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Andres Tamayo
Chief Procurement Officer
Sunny Isles,FL
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Summary
Procurement leader with 18 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization. Achieved substantial cost savings and improved operational efficiency across sectors such as mass transit, mining, and logistics. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and developing strong supplier relationships to implement effective procurement strategies. Proven expertise in vendor management and contract administration, consistently enhancing organizational performance through innovative purchasing solutions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Procurement Officer
Metro de Medellín Ltd.
Medellin
05.2016 - Current
- Drove value capture initiatives resulting in USD 34.5 million savings by end of 2024.
- Elevated inventory reliability to 98.8% through effective strategy execution and best practices.
- Established and enforced procurement policies ensuring compliant acquisition of goods and services in country's only active metro system.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
Purchasing and Improvement Leader
South32 Cerro Matoso S.A.
Montelibano
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Directed management of USD 135 million procurement budget spanning 20 countries, guaranteeing compliance with audits and optimizing operational efficiency in South America's largest nickel mine and smelter.
- Achieved USD 1.5 million savings on non-contract purchases through process improvements and supplier negotiations.
- Implemented e-commerce tools to enhance P2P processes and improve procurement agility.
- Identified process improvement opportunities that resulted in cost reductions and boosted productivity.
SAP MM Module Leader & Consultant
T.D.M. Transports
05.2010 - 11.2011
- Facilitated on-time, budget-conscious implementation of SAP, aligning procurement and inventory processes with best practices.
- Standardized procurement and inventory processes to improve inventory control and reduce shortages.
- Conducted nationwide training sessions for end-users on SAP MM functionalities to ensure effective utilization.
- Configured organizational structures for materials management activities within SAP MM module.
Purchasing Manager – Pigments and Additives
Akzo Nobel
05.2007 - 09.2008
- Achieved savings exceeding USD 155,000 through effective supplier negotiations across Asian markets.
- Ensured consistent supply for production plants in Venezuela and Colombia via strategic sourcing.
- Managed purchasing operations alongside production schedules, maintaining over 94.5% plant availability within largest paint and coatings organization in country.
- Developed a market intelligence framework to enhance procurement strategies and supplier development.
- Delivered ongoing support and training for Oracle ERP users and procurement team stakeholders during post-implementation phases.
Raw Materials Buyer
Philip Morris International
Medellin
01.2006 - 05.2007
- Achieved cost savings of USD 300,000, representing 5.2% of managed spend, through optimized purchasing strategies.
- Coordinated logistics and enhanced inventory rotation to improve supply chain efficiency.
- Triangulated procurement for operating plants in Venezuela and Colombia, ensuring consistent supply.
- Supported SAP implementation in Colombia and Ecuador operations, facilitating user training for smooth transitions.
- Trained junior buyers on sourcing techniques and best practices to enhance team capabilities.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors to negotiate better prices and payment terms.
Local Purchasing Manager
IMUSA S.A. (Groupe SEB)
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Negotiated national supply procurement, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and high product quality.
- Developed strategic supplier relationships to leverage group purchasing power for favorable terms.
- Managed purchasing budgets while performing audits to improve procurement processes for leading kitchen products manufacturer, encompassing cookware, appliances, and additional housewares.
- Collaborated with sales personnel, operations managers, and finance teams to align purchasing strategies.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - International Business
EAFIT University
Medellín, Colombia01.2007
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
EAFIT University
Medellín, Colombia01.2002
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply chain management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Team leadership
- Supplier relationship management
- Process improvement
- SAP/Oracle EBS implementation
- Inventory management
- Budget management
- Training facilitation
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Chief Procurement Officer
Metro de Medellín Ltd.
05.2016 - Current
Purchasing and Improvement Leader
South32 Cerro Matoso S.A.
02.2012 - 05.2016
SAP MM Module Leader & Consultant
T.D.M. Transports
05.2010 - 11.2011
Purchasing Manager – Pigments and Additives
Akzo Nobel
05.2007 - 09.2008
Raw Materials Buyer
Philip Morris International
01.2006 - 05.2007
Local Purchasing Manager
IMUSA S.A. (Groupe SEB)
02.2004 - 01.2006
Postgraduate Degree - International Business
EAFIT University
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
EAFIT University