Cynthia Santiago
Miami,FL
Summary
Supply chain professional with over 8 years of expertise in sourcing and procurement. Proven ability to operate independently and deliver results in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing service delivery and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Hospitality Purveyors International
Miami, FL
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Developed category sourcing strategies for diverse hospitality products and services.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to meet project timelines and requirements
- Conduct RFQ and RFP for enhancement and new development projects
- Manage the budget for each project scope, providing cost tracking and forecasting
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with project specifications
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality and service delivery
- Conduct supplier performance reviews to ensure adherence to agreed upon terms and standards
Procurement Sourcing Specialist
FIFCO USA
Miami
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including development of RFPs and award recommendation
- Drove savings productivity with suppliers and co-packers, ensuring highest quality goods and just-in-time delivery while optimizing payment terms and pricing
- Executed LTA & MSA contracts with key suppliers for raw materials and packaging products
- Identified new sources of goods and services through market research
- Provided demand forecast reports to vendors, mitigating supply shortages and enhancing supply chain reliability
- Developed a comprehensive database of vendors and their capabilities
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to evaluate and improve supplier KPI performance, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Work with cross-functional teams (innovation, R&D, finance, planning, & quality) on new product commercialization
Supply Chain Manager
Ansa Mcal Trading
Miami
01.2013 - 01.2021
- Planned transportation routes for domestic and international shipments to ensure on time deliveries while minimizing transit costs
- Negotiated pricing, payment terms and deliveries with vendors and 3PL forwarders
- Executed annual vendor evaluations to assess performance and compliance
- Created purchase orders in ERP system for timely supplier submissions
- Resolve customer claims, transport issues, and invoice discrepancies
- Collaborate with planning team to submit annual forecast demand to vendors
- Researched market trends to enhance total cost of ownership strategies
- Work with stakeholders to process payments of indirect Capex projects
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSkills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Project Collaboration
- Vendor Management
- MS Office, Oracle, Great Plains, SAP, SharePoint, Fohlio
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Multi-tasker with excellent attitude and work ethic
References
Available Upon Request
Certification
- Applied Business Science in Project Management, Florida International University
Timeline
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Hospitality Purveyors International
09.2024 - 05.2026
Procurement Sourcing Specialist
FIFCO USA
01.2021 - 03.2024
Supply Chain Manager
Ansa Mcal Trading
01.2013 - 01.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Miami Dade College