Skilled procurement with solid experience (13 years) at the managerial level and supply chain management field. Proficient with various inventory management software and vendor management strategies. Background in providing excellent service for large corporations that encounter detailed and ever-fluctuating purchasing needs. Extremely detail-oriented, with a positive, upbeat personality
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LINA AGUDELO
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Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AMCOR RIGID PACKAGING
Procurement Officer - Capex/ Indirect Category
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Analyzed market trends and identified optimal sources of supply to maximize cost savings.
- Maintained ongoing communication with suppliers to promote workflow and respond to inquiries.
- Tracked purchase orders and followed up with vendors and carriers to support timely deliveries.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Subcontractor identification and qualification in general and project specific
- Ability to extract quantities from design documents and create a pricing document.
- Lead RFx event including preparation and collation of documents through liaising with internal departments such as scheduling, legal, construction and engineering to ensure scope is fully understood.
- Working closely with supply chain to ensure they understand the RFP and working with the internal team members to resolve any issues that arise during the bid process.
- Complete commercial bid analysis of retuned offer including checking misaligned quantities or rates and resolving any clarifications, exclusions and deviations ensuring risk is mitigated for the company.
- Lead Commercial bid clarification meetings.
- Liaise with Project Procurement Manager and legal team to highlight and resolve contractual issues raised by subcontractor during RFP process.
- Negotiate Terms and Conditions downstream with Supply Chain.
- Liaise with Project Procurement Manager and scheduling, construction and engineering team to highlight and resolve any schedule issues raised by the subcontractor.
- Ability to identify suppliers and manage any engagements between them and other stakeholders
- Once alignment reached on preferred bidder and budget in place, raise order.
- Align procurement practices with the global procurement and subcontracting policies and procedures.
- Transition sourcing knowledge and information to post-contract procurement teams
COMPAÑIA INTEGRAL SA
Procurement Officer
07.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Establish, in collaboration the business and operations to define and implement an effective short and long term sourcing strategies for required goods and services to meet the saving targets.
- Maximize the strategic sourcing process and available team support to successfully negotiate with vendors and obtain best pricing, delivery, and favorable terms.
- Achieve procurement objectives and targets and ensure that all processes and negotiations are according to policies and procedures.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are accomplished by the team and updated regularly in the system.
- Resolve contract differences/disputes with vendors. Obtain legal review and approval of contracts.
- Manage direct internal and external energy vendors to ensure that service meets standards.
- Set goals and drive KPI’s in accordance with the global Procurement vision.
- Manage the strategies for savings, innovation, as well as supplier identification and negotiation.
GABRICA SAS
Procurement Officer
05.2014 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Leads negotiations of vendor contracts, sourcing and procurement for a variety of company departments to ensure consistency as well as satisfaction and success.
- Facilitates collaborative and strong relationships with vendors and sourcing companies.
- Prepares contracts and other procurement documents using competitive sourcing strategies to deliver continuous cost performance and process improvement.
- Analyzes price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.
- Evaluates vendors' capability, quality, reliability, and price competitiveness.
- Identifies and conducts research on suppliers to ensure that the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply are met.
- Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and improve sourcing strategy.
- Prepare and issue Requests for Proposal/ Requests for Quote, performing cost analysis in support of proposals.
- Prepares purchase orders to ensure that they are accurate and complete and sends copies to suppliers and to departments originating requests.
- Assesses financial risks of purchases.
Education
UNIVERSIDAD EXTERNADO DE COLOMBIA COLOMBIA
BBA from Business Administration And Management
University Overview
UNIVERSIDAD DEL TOLIMACOLOMBIA
Bachelor of Science from International Business
07.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Teambuilding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- G-Suite
- Interpersonal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
Additional Information
As a procurement officer with thirteen years of experience, I have a proven track record of success in managing and executing procurement projects. I have a deep understanding of the procurement process and the ability to identify and source the best suppliers for the job. I am also an expert in contract negotiations, and I have a keen eye for detail that ensures all contracts are in compliance with company standards.
In addition to my procurement skills, I have a strong background in business administration. This background has given me a deep understanding of financial and business concepts, which I have put to use in my previous roles. I am confident that I can bring value to your organization and contribute to your bottom line.
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Procurement Officer - Capex/ Indirect Category
AMCOR RIGID PACKAGING
08.2020 - Current
Procurement Officer
COMPAÑIA INTEGRAL SA
07.2019 - 08.2020
Procurement Officer
GABRICA SAS
05.2014 - 09.2018
UNIVERSIDAD EXTERNADO DE COLOMBIA
BBA from Business Administration And Management
UNIVERSIDAD DEL TOLIMA
Bachelor of Science from International Business
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