Ramiro Grisales Noguera

A buyer specialized in implementing strategic purchasing systems and managing inventories to optimize business efficiency. Processes include mentoring procurement professionals and designing procedures tailored to the specific needs of each company.

I was responsible for ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability at all stages of the logistics process, as well as maintaining smooth operations in production activities, particularly through directing, planning, and developing strategies in key areas such as procurement, storage, service, quality, safety, and health at work, ensuring compliance with demands from both internal and external customers. During my tenure, a notable increase in the overall profitability of the group was observed, rising from 27% to 32%. This achievement is attributed to the development of strategic negotiations during critical moments, such as the pandemic season and the Ukraine war. We successfully tackled supply difficulties of petroleum-derived products, such as lubricants and filters, through masterful negotiations that significantly contributed to this profitability increase.

Provide support and guidance in the implementation of a strategic procurement system, actively participating in supplier categorization, Kraljic matrix development, supplier management, process construction, and key performance indicator (KPI) establishment. One of my achievements was obtaining a commercial exploitation license granted by the General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR), enabling operations in various ports along the Colombian northern coast.

Guide the implementation of procurement strategies to enhance efficiency in purchasing processes and transportation rate negotiations, ensuring compliance with the standards set by each organization. Provide operational support to all personnel involved in these processes, while also leading the organization's strategic planning.

My responsibility was to ensure the efficient utilization of resources and compliance with fiscal and legal obligations, contributing to the organization's long-term strategic and financial development. I oversee the administrative and financial macro-process, covering areas such as accounting, treasury, accounts receivable, billing, procurement, inventory, warehouse management, maintenance, general services, biomedical services, indicator reporting, and liaison with regulatory bodies. A notable achievement during my tenure was the implementation of demand planning under the DDMRP model. This approach led to a 20% reduction in purchases and achieved an inventory reliability level of 80%. The ability to anticipate supply shortage scenarios, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, proved crucial in maintaining operational continuity and resource management efficiency.

Supporting the procurement process by providing recommendations for the development of a strategic process, including inventory control and training for all purchasing and warehouse staff.

Supporting and guiding the implementation of procurement strategies to enhance efficiency in purchasing, storage, warehouse management, and inventory control processes, ensuring compliance with established standards. Additionally, providing operational support to personnel involved in these processes.

As the person responsible for overseeing and managing both national and international procurement processes, as well as storage and inventory planning of raw materials and spare parts, I ensured the fulfillment of KPIs and devised strategies to enhance the procurement process. One of my notable achievements was my involvement in obtaining the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification. This certification resulted in a reduction of customs clearance times by over 7 days, leading to a significant decrease in container storage costs.

As the leader of the strategic procurement and operations process for vessels nationwide, my main objective was to reduce operational management times and improve delivery deadlines throughout the process. I successfully implemented the eProcurement module to enhance operational management. This initiative resulted in a significant reduction in routine procurement management times, decreasing from an average of 2 days to just 1 hour. Furthermore, repetitive management requirements were reduced by 40%, optimizing the process and enhancing overall efficiency.

Lead the strategic management of the company's administrative and logistical operations, including customer visits, and negotiations with providers and clients. Focused on strategic optimization, making informed decisions, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and clients, utilizing financial analyses to support decisions. Additionally, supervised information infrastructure, design, and customer service. Among other responsibilities, I was in charge of quotation preparation, staff management, and reporting to the management. One of my greatest achievements was designing and developing the administrative, logistical, and sales processes, expanding sales projections, and securing two significant tenders resulting in a 30% increase in summer sales. Additionally, an extensive survey of suppliers was conducted to strengthen the supply chain.

Managing the strategic procurement of products destined for customer sale is vital to the organization's mission, involving quoting, analyzing, and negotiating nationally and internationally with suppliers, as well as monitoring orders and controlling prices. The goal is to improve and ensure timely delivery, quality, and agreed-upon warranties for both internal and external customers. Additionally, monthly reports detailing the results of this management are presented. I successfully reduced response times to external customer quotes significantly, decreasing from an average of 6 days to just 1 day.

Responsible for generating quotes, conducting analysis, and procuring materials for production and maintenance, both domestically and internationally. Tasked with managing the entire acquisition process, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to deadlines, quality standards, and agreed-upon warranties to satisfy internal and external customers. I successfully optimized the purchasing process by specializing the maintenance and operations staff, aiming to streamline management and reduce delivery times of acquired goods and services from 5 days to 3 days.

Supervision and coordination of indirect and maintenance procurement management, including negotiation with key suppliers for the acquisition of spare parts, lubricants, transportation services, infrastructure, and general supplies. Ensuring compliance with delivery deadlines, quality, and safety standards in procurement. Presentation of quality management indicators, delivery times, and non-conformities, ensuring a comprehensive view of the procurement process performance. Successfully defined and structured the procurement process according to ISO 9001 quality standards.

Development and management of the indirect procurement process for the organization, ensuring proper negotiation with suppliers and effective management of supplier categories, always adhering to processes defined according to ISO9001 standards. Negotiation and contracting of transportation services, procurement of maintenance, operations, lubricants, spare parts, infrastructure, and general supplies.

Specialist in Logistics Management with a globalized emphasis, possessing a high capacity for administration and leadership in effectively managing the entire supply chain process. Applies orchestration strategies to seamlessly integrate all actors in the logistics chain, adding value to processes and enhancing corporate profitability.

Professional in Senior Management, proficient in current administrative tools, with high analytical and management skills.

Business Administrator, professional with effective performance, capable of generating creative solutions to situations within the business environment and with a strong sense of social responsibility. Applies managerial knowledge and skills, prioritizing action towards the management of companies immersed in a globalized context.