Raw Materials International Trade

SANDRA SHYP

Oceanside, CA *****

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Professional in International Trade with a Master's Degree in Strategic Management. I am a professional buyer with strong knowledge of procurement processes, Fifteen years of multifunctional experience in negotiation and contracting of goods and services, purchases of raw materials, machinery, spare parts and indirect goods. In my role as a buyer and negotiator in the food and beverage, entertainment and government services industry, I have managed improvements in the procurement process, prepared purchase orders accurately ensuring negotiated terms, with support of technological and cost analysis tools, obtaining significant achievements such as capturing savings by demonstrating benefits in rate reductions of up to 25%, cost optimization, as well as the development and strengthening of long-term strategic relationships with clients and suppliers. I demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, detail-oriented and communication skills, as well as skills in the use of procurement software, ERP systems and Microsoft Office. SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Global Procurement

• Solving problems

• Strong work ethic

• Detail-oriented

• Communication

• Analytical thinking

• Adaptability

• Organizational Skills

• Time management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Administrative Consultant, (Federal Government) Feb 2019 - Dec 2020 UNIDAD PARA LA ATENCION Y REPARACION INTEGRAL A LAS VICTIMAS – UARIV. Bogotá, Colombia

Provided administrative and strategic support to the General Secretary of the UARIV (Unity for Victims) department of the federal government to support and allocate reparations to victims of war and internal conflicts.

• Evaluated and selected suppliers for government contracts of goods and services including transportation, security, technology, food services.

• Evaluated financials and reduced corruption.

• Selected and established sites for UARIV administrative headquarters throughout major Colombian cities, resulting in savings of 28% through rental negotiations.

• Managed the allocation of 20,000 donations of goods and equipment according to regulations of the DIAN (National Directorate of Taxes and Customs). Head of Suppliers and Purchasing Nov 2017 - Feb 2019 DYNAMO PRODUCCIONES Bogotá, Colombia

Responsible for establishing the guidelines for the selection process, hiring and evaluation of suppliers to back office and production areas guaranteeing the timely provision of goods and services that meet the best technical and commercial conditions.

• Designed the Supplier Manual and the Due Diligence Manual as base documents of the selection, contracting and evaluation processes under the guidelines of ethics, transparency, and anti-corruption.

• Designated as Functional Leader in the design and implementation of the SAP Business One software for the Purchasing process.

• Responsible for negotiating the terms, price and favorable conditions of accommodation, transportation, food and beverage and insurance services for projects with a budget of up to 6.5 million dollars (USD 6,500,000), achieving savings of 25% in each of the assigned negotiations. . Senior Negotiation Raw Materials LAC Region Oct 2016 - Oct 2017 BIMBO DE COLOMBIA Bogotá, Colombia

Responsible for Strategic Negotiation of the Raw Materials Category. Leading the Critical Inputs meeting where different areas of the company participate controlling, executing, defining savings plans, investment strategies and supply and guarantee the best conditions and quality commercial opportunities.

• Generated strategies to maintain optimal raw material inventories in the warehouses of all plants nationwide, guaranteeing business growth and reduction of costs and risks.

• Followed up on action plans issued by suppliers before quality news, delivery tracking and forecast review for the purchase of raw materials.

• Perform cost optimization tasks in accordance with the Should-Cost tool and the TCO model related to the purchasing function.

Specialized Procurement and Foreign Trade Analyst Sep 2007 - Jan 2015 ALPINA PRODUCTOS ALIMENTICIOS Bogotá, Colombia

Managing and executing the largest negotiations of raw material, packaging and services. Carried out successfully negotiations with values between USD 2.5 million – 35 million maximizing the total benefits.

• Established and organized negotiations with Shipping Companies for volume of cargo, obtaining benefits in rate reductions of 20%.

• Improved relationships and created synergies with suppliers, customers, and the team.

• Executed and controlled the annual purchasing budget for each category, guaranteeing supply and constantly seeking to capture benefits (potential savings with added value) through long-term strategies.

• Prepared and issued purchase orders accurately, guaranteeing negotiation terms and internal requirements.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSIDAD DE LA SABANA Bogotá, Colombia Feb 2013 - Oct 2014 Master’s Degree of Strategic Management

UNIVERSIDAD JORGE TADEO LOZANO Bogotá, Colombia Feb 2001 - May 2006 Bachelor of International Trade

TRAINING

Evaluation and Selection of Suppliers – Universidad Javeriana Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) – Ingenieria Mental Negotiation Skills Training (Advanced) – Tandem Insourcing Integral Management Program (PID) – Universidad de la Sabana

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