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Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Nestlé Central America
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Competencies
Designs and implements procurement strategies aligning with organizational goals to maximize value.
Negotiates effectively with suppliers, managing risks to secure favorable terms and ensure supply continuity.
Optimizes procurement categories to reduce costs while maintaining quality and supplier relationships.
Works seamlessly across departments to align procurement goals with organizational objectives.
Utilizes ERP platforms for procurement operations, reporting, and data analysis to enhance decision-making.
Education
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization across Latin America. Proven ability to lead high-value projects and support humanitarian aid logistics.
Key Achievements
- Led procurement strategies for high-value projects, optimizing commercial frameworks and stakeholder advisory.
- Directed end-to-end procurement processes, delivering measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Managed supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract strategies across multiple categories and regions.
- Supported humanitarian procurement operations, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards.
Experience
Strategic Sourcing specialist
Led procurement strategy development for high-value projects, advising stakeholders on delivery models, contract strategy, and optimal commercial frameworks., Managed end-to-end competitive procurement processes, including supplier shortlisting, tender documentation, bid evaluation, and negotiations., Developed and executed comprehensive supplier risk management strategies, performing in-depth market and category analysis, ensuring timely material availability., Negotiated long-term contracts and optimized commercial agreements with key suppliers to enhance value., Collaborated with cross-functional teams and participated in technical practice networks to foster knowledge sharing and innovation.
Procurement Coordinator
Directed procurement activities for industrial equipment, services, and indirect categories with measurable cost savings., Managed RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiated contracts to improve commercial outcomes., Strengthened supplier relationships and implemented process improvements across sourcing operations., Monitored KPIs and procurement performance metrics, enhancing efficiency and mitigating supply chain risks.
Supply Chain Buyer
Supported procurement operations across Latin American factories, managing purchase orders and supplier coordination., Negotiated vendor agreements to secure competitive pricing and ensure service level adherence., Conducted regional market research and developed supplier capability reports for strategic sourcing., Built long-term supplier partnerships that positioned Syngenta as a preferred client in the region., Maintained robust stakeholder collaboration, acting as a trusted procurement business partner.
Procurement Coordinators
Led procurement processes for humanitarian aid across LATAM, ensuring on-time delivery of goods and services., Issued formal tenders and evaluated suppliers to meet quality and performance standards., Managed logistics and tracked purchase order fulfillment, ensuring accurate delivery to final destinations.