Stella Maris Jiménez

Senior Buyer – Strategic Sourcing
30/07/1977

Acerca del candidato

Strong desire to work for your corporation as a Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing, or Supplier Management professional. I offer to apply my experience in strategic procurement and supplier management to lead effective purchasing initiatives that drive operational efficiency and maximize value for the company. I am seeking opportunities to optimize processes, negotiate favorable contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a continuous supply of high-quality products and services at competitive costs.

Ubicación

Educación

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Administración de Mercadeo y Publicidad 2004
Universidad del Istmo

Licenciatura en Administración de Mercadeo y Publicidad

Trabajo & Experiencia

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Account Country Lead – Strategic Sourcing oct 2018 - nov 2023
MSD

● Improvement in Supplier Performance through KPI Compliance and Process Tracking. ● Optimized the supply chain, reducing costs, mitigating risks, and ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality products. ● Ensured efficient contract execution, optimized supplier and vehicle performance, and minimized contractual compliance risks. ● Generated significant savings (15%), increased expense management efficiency, and optimized return on investment in meeting activities. ● Significantly reduced costs associated with delinquency charges, strengthened financial control, and optimized risk management related to corporate card usage.

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Procurement Partner jul 2017 - oct 2018
GlaxoSmithKline

● Business partnering & stakeholder management. ● Proactively identify value creation opportunities and tailor Procurement's value proposition accordingly. Align sourcing strategies to optimize value delivery. ● Effectively influence key stakeholders and business partners throughout the strategy development process. Garner support for recommended strategies, facilitate execution, and collaboratively agree on budget allocation for realizing benefits. ● Implemented a 10% reduction in outsourcing contract costs. ● Transitioned from fleet ownership to leasing, resulting in a 20% annual cost reduction.

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Procurement Coordinator jun 2016 - jun 2017
Johnson & Johnson

● Leading supplier selection, ensuring policy compliance, and promoting ethical practices. ● Contributed to strengthening the company's reputation and mitigating risks. ● Reducing the supplier portfolio by 20% due to non-compliance with due diligence requirements and streamlining the supplier base to eliminate duplication. ● Improved operational efficiency and gained greater negotiating power in contracts, resulting in significant cost savings and improved financial performance for the company.

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Procurement Agent Feb 2011 - May 2016
Canal de Panamá

● Ensured that the procurement process ran smoothly and efficiently, reducing the likelihood of errors or delays in purchasing activities. ● Conducting periodic reviews and closely monitoring purchase requisitions, I helped mitigate risks associated with late deliveries, quality issues, or non-compliance with contractual terms, thereby safeguarding the company's interests. ● Procurement agent for multiple divisions: Human Resources, Energy, and Environmental, within the Panama Canal Expansion Project.

Cursos & Talleres

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Global Sourcing and Procurement: Sourcing & Category Management | MSD 2018
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Mitigating Insider Risk (Critical Asset Protection) | MSD 2018
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Understanding your Role in creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace | MSD 2019
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Incident Management for Managers | MSD 2019
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How to engage in social media Worldwide | MSD 2020
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Service mindset Learning Program | MSD 2020
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Global Trade Compliance Standard: Incoterms | MSD 2021
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Pensamiento Estratégico | Harvard Manage Mentor 2021
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Gestión de Crisis | Harvard Manage Mentor 2022
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Planificación y ejecución estratégica | Harvard Manage Mentor 2022
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Colaboración Global | Harvard Manage Mentor 2023
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Liderar a Personas | Harvard Manage Mentor 2023
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Gestión de Proyectos | Harvard Manage Mentor 2023
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SAP Basic Navigation | GSK 2017

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