Acatzin Estrada Mc Naught

- End-to-end supply chain strategy, sourcing, and contract optimization across the Americas. - Proven track record in leading complex RFPs, negotiating carrier and 3PL agreements, and mitigating operational and commercial risk. - Drive cost efficiency and network performance through data-driven decisions, market intelligence, and strong cross-functional alignment (Sourcing, Legal, Operations, Compliance).

Lead strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement transformation initiatives, helping global clients unlock value and drive operational excellence. • Category Strategy & Analytics – Build and deploy advanced analytics models and “Category Spotlights” for direct and indirect categories, providing clients with cost structures, market insights, and sourcing opportunities to inform decision-making. • Process Optimization, Controls & Orchestration – Design and implement procurement orchestration strategies and controls in P2P and ERP platforms to improve compliance, streamline vendor onboarding, and enhance data accuracy for reporting and audits. • Transformation Enablement – Support procurement transformation roadmaps, including vendor rationalization, cost-input modeling, and process automation, contributing to multi-million-dollar savings for clients.

• Led e-sourcing events including carrier trainings, RFI, RFQ, RFP, and analyzing bid results for ground transportation pricing strategy. • Presented savings analysis findings to Team Leader, monitored e-sourcing plan, bid savings, and projected net inflation. • Collaborated with Global Contract Management Team to finalize contracts with awarded carriers at Emerson in Mexico City Metropolitan Area. • Developed NA’s ground transportation pricing strategy

• Pulled, cleaned, and analyzed data from various system tools to provide leadership with valuable reports for decision-making. • Created reports to improve operational team performance and supported strategic planning to enhance KPIs. • Identified root causes for potential wins at GE Vernova.

• Led strategic sourcing initiatives in North America, utilizing SAP TM for RFQ, RFP, RFI processes, resulting in significant cost savings. • Managed vendor relationships, supporting system onboarding and ensuring timely purchase order follow-ups. • Developed KPI metrics reports and dashboards, automating reports and analyzing historical data for future projects.

• Led the $5MUSD PO closure and invoicing process for turbine projects in North America, ensuring successful project closure and effective communication with stakeholders. • Developed reporting strategy for weekly KPI tracker, presenting across businesses. • Collaborated with buyer team to monitor purchase orders and maintain key performance indicators.