Salvador Calderon

Global Category Manager @ Finning

About

I help organizations elevate procurement from a transactional function to a strategic value driver.With 15+ years of global experience across North America, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC, I have led procurement transformation initiatives spanning operating model design, digital enablement, strategic sourcing, and enterprise governance.My work sits at the intersection of procurement strategy, technology, and business transformation. I specialize in building scalable procurement capabilities, leading complex IT and SaaS negotiations, and translating procurement data into executive-level decision support.Known for combining structure with pragmatism, I partner with senior stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business priorities while enabling teams to deliver measurable enterprise impact.I believe modern procurement should not only negotiate cost, but architect how organizations deploy external spend to enhance performance, resilience, and long-term value creation.

Country

Canada

City

Toronto

Industry

Machinery

Skill

Procurement Operating Models, IT & SaaS Procurement, Source to Pay, Procurement Transformation, Strategic Procurement, Category Management, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Relationship Management, Project Management, Process Automation, Contract Negotiation, Negociación, Mejora continua, Planificación estratégica, Procurement, Tecnología de la información, Supply Chain, Cadena de suministro, Logistics

Experience

Global Category Manager

Finning

2023-10 - 2026-1 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Led global category strategy and Procurement Operating Model alignment across IT, Professional Services, and Travel portfolios. • Directed complex IT & SaaS negotiations (SAP, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday) • Strengthened Supplier Governance and Source-to-Pay standardization • Partnered with senior stakeholders to align commercial strategy with enterprise objectives

Category Lead - Technology

BC Hydro

2022-12 - 2023-10 · 11 mos

British Columbia, Canada

Owned sourcing strategy and commercial governance for enterprise IT transformation initiatives within a regulated environment. • Supported S/4HANA migration and digital transformation programs • Structured high-value technology negotiations with strong risk and compliance controls • Elevated governance frameworks across IT sourcing

Global Sr. IT Procurement Category Manager

Kimberly-Clark

2021-11 - 2022-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

Costa Rica

Led global IT & SaaS Category Management across $100M+ spend, embedding governance into ERP and Digital Procurement programs. • Negotiated complex global SOWs and system integrator agreements • Supported ECC to S/4HANA migration and Coupa initiatives • Served as Global Champion for Strategic Category Management, reinforcing governance standards

LatAm IT Procurement Category Lead

Kimberly-Clark

2020-4 - 2021-11 · 1 yr 8 mos

Costa Rica

• Standardized Source-to-Pay processes and strengthened Supplier Relationship Management across the regional IT portfolio • Elevated procurement governance while reducing tactical workload through automation and catalog enablement • Shared regional best practices globally to support Digital Procurement maturity

LatAm Market Place & P2P Lead - COE

Kimberly-Clark

2018-6 - 2020-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Costa Rica

• Led procurement workstreams within enterprise Digital Procurement initiatives (Ariba, SAP PM, MDG, Taulia integrations) • Served as Ariba Product Owner, increasing adoption by 18% through roadmap prioritization and stakeholder alignment • Supported procurement reorganization and deployment of Strategic Category Management methodology across Latin America

LatAm Procurement Analyst

Kimberly-Clark

2014-6 - 2018-6 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Costa Rica

• Led advanced spend analytics across LATAM and North America, enabling data-driven sourcing strategy and pricing decisions • Developed executive-level dashboards integrating cost drivers and working capital insights to inform capital allocation • Contributed to global procurement transformation initiatives, including payment terms standardization and process alignment

Regional Buyer - Raw Material

Kimberly-Clark

2011-8 - 2014-6 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Costa Rica

• Managed regional raw material sourcing strategy, ensuring supply continuity across multi-country operations • Led strategic vendor negotiations and cross-functional alignment across Planning, Marketing, and Supply Chain

Customer Support/Logistics Analyst

APL Logistics

2009-12 - 2011-8 · 1 yr 9 mos

Costa Rica

• Coordinated international freight consolidation across Asia and North America, ensuring cost efficiency and delivery performance • Strengthened supply chain execution through carrier and customs broker collaboration