Lina Vargas

Lina Vargas Senior Procurement and Category Management professional with over 9 years of experience leading Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) procurement across Latin America and the Americas for multinational organizations. Proven track record in strategic sourcing, regional category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and contract negotiation, delivering measurable cost savings, risk mitigation, and service quality improvements. Extensive experience managing high-value RFPs, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing), and supporting procurement transformation through digital tools such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, and Scout. Currently pursuing the CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement & Supply (Level 5), strengthening strategic, commercial, and leadership capabilities. Key focus areas: Strategic Sourcing | Category Management | Regional Procurement | Contract Management | Supplier Performance | Cost Optimization Open to regional and global procurement leadership opportunities.