Hugo Ibarra
Monterey,NL
Summary
Global Category manager with more than 10 years of supply chain and production planning experience. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with direct and indirect employee groups. Employs tact, sound judgment and maintains professional demeanor in communication and relationships with others while striving to deliver best quality in daily work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Category Manager
Vitro
01.2023 - Current
- Increased global category savings by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and optimizing supplier relationships.
- Achieved cost reduction targets through effective negotiation with suppliers and implementation of procurement best practices.
- Developed and executed comprehensive global category strategies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced spend.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements in the supply chain.
Strategic Sourcing Lead
FEMSA
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Global sourcing strategy development and execution for MRO categories
- Lead cross functional teams to generate and execute valuable projects across FEMSA business units
- Implementation for cost reduction and savings to the business units
- Lead category teams of the 9 business units to consolidate volumes and strategic projects
- Global negotiations for the international locations (Colombia & Brazil).
- Reduced costs for the organization through effective negotiation strategies and contract management.
- Improved supplier relationships by developing and implementing strategic sourcing processes.
- Increased supplier performance by establishing key performance indicators and conducting regular reviews.
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Lowes
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Develop vendors in Mexico to export direct to US retail stores
- Cost reduction, Savings and logistic
- Cost Out, Payment terms negotiations, Package cost reductions
- ISO, FC, SA and CTPAT Audits.
Sourcing Buyer
LEGO
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Capex & MRO for product lines
- Negotiation with international and local suppliers
- Development of suppliers.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
Education
International Relations - Business
U.A.N.L.
Monterrey12.2010
Skills
- Negotiation
- Global Procurement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Category Development
- Strategic Sourcing
- Demand Planning
- E-procurement Systems
- Cost Reduction
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Cost Reduction Strategies
Languages
Spanish
Spanish
Timeline
Global Category Manager
Vitro
01.2023 - Current
Strategic Sourcing Lead
FEMSA
06.2018 - 12.2022
Senior Sourcing Specialist
Lowes
06.2016 - 06.2018
Sourcing Buyer
LEGO
01.2015 - 06.2016
International Relations - Business
U.A.N.L.
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