nadia - Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Nestlé Central America

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.

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.

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.

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.