Luis de la Vega de la Fuente
Buying Manager @ Emanuela Biffoli Firenze
About
International Purchasing & Export professional with over 10 years of experience driving global sourcing strategies, supplier development and international trade operations across fashion, food, industrial and multi-sector environments. Specialized in optimizing purchasing and international trade operations by identifying opportunities in global markets, building strong supplier networks and continuously improving cost and margin performance. Throughout my career, I have: - Negotiated with international suppliers across Asia, Europe and LATAM, achieving cost reductions of 10–20%. - Designed and implemented sourcing and export strategies aligned with business growth. - Managed international trade operations ensuring compliance with customs and regulatory frameworks. - Participated in international trade fairs and developed business opportunities in global markets. -Implemented KPIs and optimized processes to improve operational efficiency. I bring a strategic and results-driven approach, combined with strong negotiation and communication skills in multicultural environments. 🌍 Multilingual: Spanish, English, Italian and French Focused on continuous improvement, international expansion and long-term value creation through strong global partnerships.Luis de la Vega de la Fuente
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Italy
International Trade & Development
import, Comercio internacional, Buying, Import-export, Compras, Logística internacional, Marketing estratégico, Marketing internacional, Estrategia empresarial, Moda, Gestión de relaciones con clientes (CRM), Captación de clientes, Divisa, Análisis financiero, Sistemas de calidad, Consultoría, Control de calidad, Management, Plan de negocio, Estrategia de mercadotecnia
Experience

Buying Manager
Firenze, Italy
- Responsible for the international procurement function, managing an annual purchasing volume of €8M and over 100 global suppliers. - Definition and execution of global sourcing strategy, optimizing costs, margins and supply chain efficiency. - End-to-end management of international suppliers (Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East), including negotiation, contracts and performance management. - Oversight of import/export operations: international logistics, customs and cross-border payments. - Leadership of PDM and PIM systems implementation, optimizing the management of over 1,000 product references. - Development of private label projects and brand expansion in international markets. - Participation in international trade fairs (Cosmoprof, Première Vision, Pitti Immagine) for strategic sourcing and trend analysis. - Direct support to top management in strategic decision-making related to growth and international expansion. - International operational experience across Italy, India, China, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Export-Import Manager & Marketing Manager
SeaKings
Madrid, Spain
- Responsible for export, import, and international business development, overseeing commercial operations in global markets. - End-to-end management of the international procurement cycle: supplier selection, negotiation, and development across Europe, Asia, and LATAM. - Supervision of import/export operations (international logistics, customs, Incoterms, and international payments), optimizing the global supply chain. - Design and implementation of international expansion strategies and business development in foreign markets. - Product launch and positioning across retail and e-commerce channels (Amazon, Carrefour, El Corte Inglés, Mercadona). - Optimization of logistics and commercial costs through process improvements and negotiation with international partners. - Support to senior management in strategic planning and business decision-making. - Representation of the company at international trade fairs and development of new markets. - International experience in China, Germany, Ecuador, the USA, and Italy.

International Trade Manager
Madrid, Spain
- Head of International Trade Department for the office of Spain and China. - Management of international purchasing and sales, optimizing supplier relationships and transactions. - Development of national and international marketing plans. - Training of commercial teams for expansion in Europe and Asia, enhancing sales performance and cross-cultural skills.

Foreign Trade, Marketing & Finance Consultant
Actiem-Air S.L.U.
Madrid, Spain
- Strategic marketing consulting. - Specialist in international trade operations. - Financial and economic advisory. - ISO 9001: Internal Auditor.

Foreign Trade Technician
NAPI Exports
Las Rozas, Spain
- Development of internationalization projects. - Strategic marketing, communication, and advertising. - Management of international purchasing and sales operations. - Supplier research, selection, and follow-up.

International Trade Consultant
Madrid, Spain
- Development of internationalization projects. - Negotiation with exporters, importers, and distributors. - Management of international logistics and customs documentation. - Client acquisition and relationship management.
Education

Negocios internacionales/Comercio internacional
Subjects studied: International Trade International Business Strategy International Finance Sales Management Design, Management and Control of the Sales Network International Transport International Collections and Payments E-commerce International Marketing International Marketing Plan International Business Law International Trade Policy Communication and Expression Techniques Business Organization and Management Franchising Economics Statistics Accounting Macroeconomics Merchandising IT / Computer Science Languages (English and French) Final diploma project: Internationalization project of the Spanish fashion sector in the UAE Final grade: 10 / 10 Supervisor: Guillermo Rivas-Plata Garay
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