Kristina Winder

Strategic and detail-oriented procurement and operations professional with over 5 years of experience across supplier management, contract review, procurement execution, and stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to drive cost efficiency, enhance supplier performance, and align procurement practices with broader business goals. Adept at navigating complex organizational structures, managing high-value pipelines, and leading cross-functional initiatives. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Supply Chain Innovation to expand expertise in category strategy and procurement transformation. Seeking to contribute analytical rigor, supplier relationship management, and continuous improvement mindset as an Indirect Procurement Category Manager at ASML.

Procurement & Supplier Management: Expertise in supplier evaluation, negotiation, performance management, and contract execution across indirect procurement categories.
Operational Execution: Skilled in managing procurement cycles, ensuring material and service availability, and resolving issues through cross-functional collaboration.
Category Strategy & Market Insights: Experience using supplier and market intelligence to inform sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and align with business objectives.
Contracting & Risk Mitigation: Proficient in reviewing contracts and supporting compliance with legal and financial policy requirements; ensures supplier risk is managed effectively.
Reporting and Analytics: Advanced in Microsoft Excel; familiar with SQL and Python for data analysis to support procurement metrics and process optimization.
Inventory Control: Managing high-value SKUs and optimizing stock levels through data-driven replenishment planning.
Global Sourcing: Proven ability to source goods and services internationally, balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Stakeholder Management & Communication: Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration experience; fluent in English and Spanish; intermediate German and Italian.
Programs/Processes: ERP Systems (NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics), Warehousing Platform: Extensiv, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) for Ordering Systems.
Time & Priority Management: Effective at managing ambiguity, juggling multiple priorities, and delivering on time in fast-paced environments.
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish, proficient in German and Italian.

• Consortium of Supply Chain & Operations Management, CSUPOM, CSU EastBay, 2025
• AI-Driven Sustainable Supplier Selection in the Textile Industry: A Managerial Framework for Ethical and Environmental Excellence (In Progress)