Guillermo Gonzalez Marquez

Successfully managing a team of 6 procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Redefined departmental roles and responsibilities to improve efficiency and accountability. Spearheaded strategic supplier negotiations in procurement costs without compromising product Implemented inventory management systems and demand forecasting strategies, reducing excess inventory Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided training, and implemented process improvements to enhance the skill set and knowledge of the procurement team. Streamlined procurement processes, updating lead times and ensuring timely availability of materials that help to increase sales reaching our sales commitments Maintained strong relationships with key suppliers and managed vendor performance to guarantee on-time deliveries and quality products.

Conducted end-to-end sourcing activities, demonstrating a proactive approach to identify, initiate, qualify, and manage sourcing initiatives. Successfully executed cost reduction activities by consolidating suppliers, localizing sourcing, and exploring alternative vendors to achieve operational benefits and savings without compromising quality or services. Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to explore alternative materials, supplies, and services, effectively driving overall cost and productivity improvements. Engaged in strategic reviews to align global and divisional strategies, leading to optimized supplier profiles and enhanced supplier relationships. Demonstrated strong communication skills and fostered positive relationships with cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring effective collaboration and successful project outcomes. Maintained regular updates on project statuses, engaging stakeholders and providing transparent reporting to drive cost reduction results. Actively pursued a culture of continuous improvement by generating and implementing innovative ideas aligned with cost reduction goals. Consistently aimed to double the number of ideas created to maximize cost savings and operational efficiencies. Facilitated a seamless handover of projects to the materials team, ensuring timely and efficient project readiness notification. Proactively sought opportunities for material improvements in the supply chain, such as localization, capacity optimization, and scrap reduction, to enhance overall operational effectiveness.

Responsible for purchase and sales of materials finding and negotiation with new suppliers and clients. Tracking the productivity of all the Mabe plants. Leader of the supplier payment automation program. Achievements -Supply Chain Management developed, executed the Rebill Process obtaining global competition and generating 2.5 Million USD annual profit. -Increased the number of suppliers generating quotations to create leverage and obtain the best prices. Increased the client portfolio from 8 to 16 clients increasing the sales 20% per year the last 3 years. -Tracking and providing tools to productivity area generating annual savings of 3% (45 million USD). -Monitoring payment program of all Mabe suppliers allowing to increase from 90 to 150 days the commercial terms.

Inventory Management forecasting on time levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels to maximize business efficiency according to monthly established KPI’s. Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality. (Purchase Order Processing/ERP’s) Evaluating supplier performance according to the business metrics and needs. Achievements: -Developed 3 new suppliers thru in place evaluation & audit. -Implemented the SAP system with the suppliers automating the supply planning. -Reduce the stock levels from 4 to 2 weeks. -Support to developed the purchasing process.

- Scheduling and coordinating meetings, interviews, events and other similar activities - Storing, organizing and managing files. - Assisting with all aspects of administrative management, directory maintenance, logistics, equipment inventory and storage