Experience

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  The Massy Group

  • Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

  • Profesional Senior Compras SCM

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

    Planeación en procesos de Abastecimiento desde el análisis de las necesidades requeridas en la Gerencia de Proyectos e Ingeniería, revisión de la información técnica, financiera y jurídica suministrada por el usuario, atención de las observaciones e inquietudes de los contratistas, cargue de los procesos en los sistemas SAP, ONE TRACKING, PLANET. Apoyo estrategias de contratación aprovechando economías de escala. Análisis de Mercado de proveedores existentes y futuros según la necesidad de contratación. Revisión Términos Referencia, Presupuesto de acuerdo con, Normas, Manuales y la Ley. Identificación de Riesgos de la contratación para mitigar su impacto.

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  Elite Consulta SAS

  • Bogota. Colombia´s Capital

  • Financial Consultant

    • Jul 2021 - Present
    • Bogota. Colombia´s Capital

    •Analyzed financial statements, procurement plans, follow-up and control.•Studied deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and corrective actions and evaluated assets, companies, and projects within the company to increase security and mitigate the risk of movements and strategic decisions.• Built and implemented financial models for PPP projects, generating corresponding reports, including support in the previously built studies in procurement and contracts.•Created methodology to establish the capital requirements for the PPP project resulting in a financial model.•Adequately diagnosed and corrected deviations in more than 20% of the net sales value.•Expertly apprised assets, companies, and projects, resulting in successful investments and profitable returns.•Managed and controlled procurement and contracting processes resulting in no deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and corrective actions needed.•Participated in Financial Committees and generated financial progress reports that were well-regarded by the stakeholders.•Designed and implemented a Break-even Methodology approved by the Ministry for the PPP projects.

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  CODALTEC - Defense High Technology Corporation

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Financial Advisor

    • Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Elaborated Cash Flows, Budgets, and Procurement Plan, with its due monitoring and control process according to company procedures.•Built and implemented financial models for the Apps.co project appraising assets, companies, and projects, and managed contracts for the Apps.co project.• Conducted previous studies around purchases and contracts, analyzing deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and implementing corrective actions.•Generated financial progress reports and participated in Financial Committees achieving the creation of a strong methodology to support project resources.•Successfully reduced Non-Operating Expenses by 30% within the project.

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  SALGADO MELENDEZ Y ASOCIADOS (SMA)

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Planning Specialist

    • Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Identified needs in the area of purchasing and contracts and developed corresponding plans and budgets achieving an elaborated plan of annual contracting, cash flows, budgets and procurement.•Analyzed deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and implemented corrective actions for sourcing and financial reporting.•Ensured compliance with contractual milestones, including timelines, regulations, and legal requirements.• Participated in Project Risk Committees to identify and mitigate potential risks and in Project Training Sessions to improve team's knowledge and skills.•Developed and implemented an assurance plan to ensure key objectives of procurement are met resulting in the development of a learning program for procurement and finance processes

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  SNC - LAVALIN

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Planning Specialist

    • May 2012 - Feb 2013
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Identified needs in the area of purchasing and contracts and developed corresponding plans and budgets achieving an elaborated plan of annual contracting, cash flows, budgets and procurement.•Analyzed deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and implemented corrective actions for sourcing and financial reporting.• Ensured compliance with contractual milestones, including timelines, regulations, and legal requirements.•Participated in Project Risk Committees to identify and mitigate potential risks and in Project Training Sessions to improve team's knowledge and skills.•Developed and implemented an assurance plan to ensure key objectives of procurement are met resulting in the development of a learning program for procurement and finance processes

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  COMPAÑÍA AMERICANA DE MULTISERVICIOS - CAM

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Purchasing and Contract Specialist

    • Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Developed and implemented an Improvement Plan for response times, resulting in a 50% reduction in pre-contractual and contractual stage.•Successfully reduced procurement costs implementing strategic sourcing and negotiations as well as a new information system for recording and control of procurement data, with a 25% increase in efficiency.• Led a cross-functional team to develop and execute an Annual Contracting Plan resulting in successful completion of all projects within budget and on time.•Negotiated and secured long-term contracts with key suppliers, resulting in a stable and reliable source of materials and services.•Successfully managed and controlled procurement and contracting processes with no deviations, risks, findings, alerts and corrective actions needed.•Implemented an effective risk management strategy resulting in zero incidents of non-compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

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  GESTION DE EMPRESAS GdE

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Purchasing and Contracting Manager

    • Jun 2007 - Dec 2008
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Structured, managed, and controlled procurement and contracting processes, analyzing deviations, risks, findings, alerts, and implementing corrective actions.•Ensured compliance with contractual milestones, including time, quality, and legal requirements.•Utilized information systems to record and control data allowing analysis and presenting new ideas to improve response times and maximize resources.•Supported timely and complete billing by documenting milestones and submitting accurate invoicing paperwork.•Monitored contracts' performance to detect non-compliance with terms and deficient returns and organize proactive resolutions.

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  COMITE EVALUADOR

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Financial Analyst

    • Apr 2006 - Dec 2006
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Structured financial evaluations of contractual processes in purchasing and contracting, resulting in a 15% reduction in costs.•Analyzed financial information and generated reports, leading to a 20% increase in efficiency in financial decision-making.• Led financial committees, resulting in a significant increase in contract awards.•Recorded and controlled all information, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with all regulations.•Created executive reports of purchasing and contracting processes, to increase in transparency and communication among stakeholders.

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  VISION ASESORES LTDA

  • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

  • Recruitment Consultant

    • Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
    • Bogotá. Colombia´s Capital

    •Evaluated the client's needs for products and services, resulting in a 20% increase in contract awards•Structured winning bids for multiple high-value projects achieving a 15% increase in revenue for the company• Implemented strict compliance measures, ensuring all contractual milestones were met on time, to the required quality standards, and in accordance with all relevant laws and regulations•Regularly attended hearings and gathered vital information, leading to the successful selection of contracts and the satisfaction of client needs.•Developed and implemented an Improvement Plan Deadlines for each type of process, resulting in a 25% increase in efficiency and productivity across the organization.