Karina Cavazos
Resumen profesional
Results-driven professional with a bachelor’s in international relations and more than 10 years of experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. Skilled in supplier negotiations, contract management, and logistics planning across Latin America and USA. Recognized for achieving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and ensuring continuous material flow to meet demanding production schedules. Proactive, analytical, and adaptable with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Datos destacados
10
10
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Material Buyer
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Negotiated and executed supplier contracts and agreements for manufactured materials, ensuring alignment with production requirements.
- Achieved annual cost reductions of up to 12% through competitive bidding and supplier development.
- Managed contracts valued at over $15M, optimizing terms and minimizing supply risk.
- Improved supplier delivery performance by 20% through proactive follow-up and performance tracking.
Logistics Planner
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Coordinated procurement and logistics flows across Mexico, USA, to support production schedules.
- Designed and implemented planning strategies that reduced lead times by 15%.
- Monitored supplier forecasts and production needs to prevent shortages and line stoppages.
- Built strong relationships with global suppliers, acting as a key liaison for production requirements.
- Streamlined communication channels between suppliers and internal teams, improving on-time delivery rates.
Receiving Intern
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Supported the receiving department in handling direct and indirect materials for the entire plant.
- Developed inspection guidelines for incoming shipments, improving defect detection and reducing quality issues.
- Assisted in documentation and reporting of material flows, ensuring traceability and compliance.
Formación
Bachelor’s degree - international relations
UANL- FACPYAP
/2010 - /2015
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
- Procurement & Supplier Development
- Contract Negotiation & Cost Reduction
- Supply Chain Optimization & Logistics Planning
- SAP
- Oracle
- MS Excel (Advanced)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Lean Manufacturing Awareness
- Trabajo en equipo
- Atención al cliente
- Flexibilidad y adaptabilidad
Personalizado
Immediate availability, Strong commitment to professional growth
Cronología
Material Buyer
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Logistics Planner
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 01.2020
Receiving Intern
Caterpillar Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
01.2015 - 12.2015
Bachelor’s degree - international relations
UANL- FACPYAP
/2010 - /2015
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