Móstoles, Community of Madrid, Spain
Dynamic procurement professional results-oriented and focused on procurement processes. Holding an MBA in Strategic Sourcing and Negotiation and a degree in International Relations, I have over 14 years of experience managing direct and indirect categories in large corporations within international environments and diverse business units. I possess extensive experience in negotiations focused on cost reduction, contract and vendor management, TCO, process and systems optimization, and strengthening relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Structuring and Implementation: Led the strategic restructuring of purchasing department processes and the seamless implementation of MRP (SAP) and SRM (direct and indirect) tools, facilitating internal and external interaction with suppliers. • Process Improvement: Identified and implemented opportunities for improvement in processes and systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Strategic Management of Indicators: Responsible for strategically determining the key performance indicators (KPIs) of the department, based on market trends, team availability, and the development of engineering projects. Periodically reports and shares KPIs, promoting a culture of performance and efficiency. • Training and Meetings: Organized and conducted training sessions and meetings for strategic buyers, suppliers, and other departments, enhancing skills and aligning strategies. • Interdepartmental Alignment: Collaborated with various company departments to align strategies and processes, promoting an integrated and cohesive approach. Key Achievements: • Cost Reduction: Significantly contributed to cost reduction through the optimization of purchasing processes and effective negotiations. • System Optimization: Implemented improvements in SRM and MRP (SAP MM) systems, resulting in greater operational efficiency. • Relationship Building: Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring strategic and long-lasting partnerships.
Led the Indirect Purchasing Team for Latin America with a Focus on Strategic Sourcing • Strategic Leadership: Headed the indirect purchasing team for Latin America, driving strategic sourcing initiatives tailored to each purchasing category. • Innovative Tools: Implemented and applied advanced tools such as RFI, RFP, and Electronic Auction to manage supply contracts effectively and analyze market indicators, ensuring a sustainable and cost-efficient supply chain. • Collaborative Negotiations: Engaged closely with internal clients to understand their needs, identify opportunities, and achieve negotiation objectives, resulting in significant savings and optimized procurement processes.
• System Implementation: Successfully implemented the MRP SAP MM at the factory in Brazil, integrating and enhancing the contracted SRM system. • Continuous Improvement: Led continuous improvement projects for the purchasing department processes, aligned with the company's strategic planning. • Indicator Management: Controlled and managed the key indicators of the area, ensuring process efficiency and quality. • Strategic Alignment: Conducted meetings for strategic alignment and presentation of indicators to the purchasing team and senior management.
• General manager responsible for the sales area, team organization, and hiring of employees. • Led training in sales and customer service, defined goals, and controlled stock levels. • Developed projects to improve employee recruitment and implemented the control of individual and collective indicators. • Organized the unit, achieving significant results in sales growth and reduction of employee turnover. • Recognized as "Manager of the Year" in 2009 and 2010 due to the results achieved for the company.