María García López
+34 912 456 789 | maria.garcia.lopez@email.com | Calle de la Paz 23, 28001 Madrid, Spain | linkedin.com/in/mariagarcialopez

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven procurement and sourcing executive with 15+ years of progressive experience leading enterprise-wide strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and category optimization. Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings, process improvements, and operational excellence across manufacturing, facility management, and indirect spend categories. Expert in stakeholder engagement, contract negotiation, and implementing best-in-class procurement systems including SAP and ERP platforms.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Director, Enterprise Sourcing and Procurement
Grupo Industrial Ibérica S.A. | Barcelona, Catalonia
January 2021 – Present

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic sourcing function managing $450M+ annual spend across manufacturing, facilities, indirect materials, and professional services categories
• Developed and executed category management strategies resulting in 18% cost reduction ($81M savings) over three-year period while improving supplier quality metrics by 25%
• Implemented SAP Ariba procurement platform across 12 facilities, streamlining requisition-to-pay processes and reducing cycle time by 40%
• Built and manage high-performing team of 8 sourcing professionals and 3 procurement specialists, fostering continuous improvement culture and professional development
• Negotiate complex multi-year agreements with strategic suppliers, achieving favorable terms while ensuring supply continuity and risk mitigation
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Engineering leadership to align procurement strategies with business objectives and drive supplier innovation

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Soluciones Logísticas Europa S.L. | Valencia, Valencian Community
March 2017 – December 2020

• Managed strategic sourcing activities for manufacturing materials, facility management services, and capital equipment categories totaling $280M annual spend
• Led cross-functional sourcing teams in RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations, delivering average 12% year-over-year cost savings
• Established supplier performance management framework with quarterly business reviews, resulting in 30% improvement in on-time delivery metrics
• Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that reduced procurement cycle times by 35% and improved requisition accuracy by 28%
• Collaborated with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to qualify new suppliers and implement dual-sourcing strategies for critical components
• Developed and delivered training programs on procurement policies, system usage, and category strategies to 200+ internal stakeholders

Sourcing Manager
Distribuidora Técnica Peninsular S.A. | Bilbao, Basque Country
June 2013 – February 2017

• Managed sourcing operations for indirect spend categories including facilities, IT services, professional services, and MRO supplies ($85M annual spend)
• Conducted comprehensive spend analysis and market research to identify consolidation opportunities and strategic supplier partnerships
• Led vendor management activities including contract administration, performance monitoring, and relationship development with 50+ key suppliers
• Implemented inventory management best practices in collaboration with Operations, reducing excess inventory by $4.2M
• Coordinated with Government and Regulatory Affairs on compliance requirements for supplier selection and contract terms
• Achieved 15% cost reduction targets annually through competitive bidding, negotiation, and demand management initiatives

Procurement Specialist
Comercial de Suministros Industriales S.L. | Madrid, Madrid
August 2010 – May 2013

• Executed tactical procurement activities including purchase order processing, supplier coordination, and invoice reconciliation
• Supported strategic sourcing projects through market research, RFP development, and supplier qualification activities
• Maintained procurement data integrity in ERP system and generated reports for management review
• Collaborated with internal customers to understand requirements and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Assisted in implementation of e-procurement tools and trained end users on system functionality

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Supply Chain Management
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | Madrid, Spain
Graduated: 2013

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid | Madrid, Spain
Graduated: 2010

CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP Ariba Sourcing

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Sourcing | Category Management | Supplier Management | Vendor Management | Contract Negotiation | Cost Reduction | Procurement Operations | SAP Implementation | Enterprise Resource Planning | Continuous Improvement | Stakeholder Management | Team Building | Risk Management | Compliance | Service Delivery | Problem Solving | Communication | Leadership

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP (ERP & Ariba) | Oracle Procurement | Microsoft Office Suite | Spend Analysis Tools | Contract Management Systems | Business Intelligence Platforms