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Maria Paola Villamizar Bravo

Bogota,DC

Summary

Results-driven Industrial Engineer with over 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and logistics within humanitarian and commercial sectors. Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, process optimization, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Supply Assistant

UNHCR
Bogotá
03.2024 - Current
  • Manage procurement contracts, ensuring adherence to contractual terms and organizational policies.
  • Administer Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and maintain a comprehensive vendor database.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate supply functions into operational planning.
  • Support the implementation of the Cloud ERP Negotiations Module to streamline procurement processes.
  • Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing effective tracking systems.

Supply Assistant

UNHCR
Caracas
10.2021 - 02.2024
  • Conducted formal and informal purchasing processes (RFQ/ITB/RFP), including bid evaluations and contract preparations.
  • Assisted in warehouse management, monthly reconciliations, and goods delivery coordination.
  • Facilitated customs clearance processes and prepared exemption requests.

General Manager´s Assistant

Inversiones Grialca Asesoría Comercial, C.A.
Caracas
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Oversaw customs clearance processes for agro-commodities, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Managed sanitary import licenses and analyzed associated costs.
  • Coordinated logistics for nationalized agro-commodities dispatches.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Student Intern – Formulation & Warehousing

Novozymes Latin America LTDA
Curitiba
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Supported internal logistics and inventory management processes.
  • Managed goods receipt and billing documentation using SAP.
  • Developed and monitored Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for warehouse operations.
  • Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.

Education

MBA -

Universidad Internacional de La Rioja
Ciudad de México, México
07.2025

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
04.2020

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
  • Contract Negotiation & Management
  • LEAN Methodologies
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration
  • Warehouse operations
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Vendor Assessment & Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • ERP Systems (SAP, Cloud ERP)

Certification

  • Supply Chain Planning – Rutgers University
  • Supply Chain Logistics – Rutgers University
  • Supply Chain Operations – Rutgers University
  • United Nations Language Proficiency in English – UN Department of Operational Support
  • CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement - UN Development Programme

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Senior Supply Assistant

UNHCR
03.2024 - Current

Supply Assistant

UNHCR
10.2021 - 02.2024

General Manager´s Assistant

Inversiones Grialca Asesoría Comercial, C.A.
03.2020 - 09.2021

Student Intern – Formulation & Warehousing

Novozymes Latin America LTDA
07.2018 - 07.2019

MBA -

Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello

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