Logistics Coordinator / Supply Chain Manager / Buyer

Pablo Sánchez de Alva

Mobile: • +34-696-****** • E-mail: ******************@*****.** • Location: Barcelona – Spain PERSONAL PROFILE

Professional with over 9 years of experience in strategic purchasing within the chemical sector, specialising in raw material procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management at the national and international levels. I have an analytical and efficiency-oriented approach to ensuring the profitability and sustainability of the supply chain. I enjoy working with and leading teams, participating in new challenges, and making decisions. My efforts are focused on professional and personal development. TECHNICAL SKILLS PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strategic Purchasing & Sourcing Planning • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving

• Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management • Results-Orientation & Continuos Improvement

• Process Improvement and Efficiency • Negotiation & Relationship Management

• Budgeting and Cost Reduction • Leadership, Empathy & Teamwork

• Data Analysis & Reporting • Interpersonal Skills & Effective Communication CAREER EXPERIENCE & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

07/2025 – Present Logistics Coordinator INBRAIN NEUROELECTRONICS – Barcelona, Spain Medical Device company dedicated to the production of neuroelectronic devices > 100 employees in EU Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate suppliers for mechanical components and chemical raw materials such as: PCBs, wafers, sensors, gases, ethanol etc.

• Convert RFQ's into PO's, track acknowledges, delivery schedules and manage delays or issues.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records in Odoo ERP and relevant technical information in Bizzmine.

• Ensure all procurement processes comply with internal approval workfow and policies.

• Work closely with R&D, operations and finance team needs to understand forecast demands.

• Manage inventory levels and lead times.

• Manage shipments with the different parcel plaftorms reducing customs issues.

• Support Quality Assurance team in internal and external audits.

• Implemement and support SOP's, WIN's & purchasing procedures.

• SAP MM Key User implementation.

01/2024 – 04/2025 Supply Chain Manager ADVANCED NUTRIENTS SL SP – Barcelona, Spain Chemical company dedicated to the production of fertilizers with > 250 employees in EU, USA & Canada. Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective, high-quality material and services.

• Establish strong relations with vendors and monitor their performance to ensure reliability and timely delivery.

• Oversee inventory levels to optimise stock turnover while reducing carrying costs.

• Manage warehousing operations to ensure efficient storage, handling, and distribution of goods.

• Coordinate and ensure that products are delivered on time and in the proper condition, working closely with shipping providers and internal teams.

• Ensure that all supply chain activities comply with legal and quality standards. Key Achievements

• Implemented purchase rebates to different suppliers generating a profit of 32K year.

• Implemented strategies that reduced excess inventory and carrying costs in a 22% while maintaing product availability, leading to improved inventory turnovers ratios in a shor time.

• Played the lead role by implementing the Oracle ERP Netsuite within the Purchasing Dep. 05/2021 – 12/2023 Buyer ADVANCED NUTRIENTS SL SP – Barcelona, Spain Chemical company dedicated to the production of fertilizers with > 250 employees in EU, USA & Canada. Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for raw materials and chemicals.

• Maintain and develop long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.

• Lead negotiations to secure favorable terms regarding price, delivery, and quality.

• Draft and review contacts to ensure the company’s requirements and regulations are met.

• Ensure that purchased materials comply with both internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements working with QC and Safety departments.

• Monitor and control procurement budgets, striving for efficiency without compromising quality.Key Achievements

Key Achievements

• Creation and implementation of the Purchasing department from scratch in 6 months.

• Over seventy selected and approved vendors for the purchase of raw materials.

• Possibility of producing 100% the product portfolio of the company with no restrictions.

• Reduced from 90% to 15% the number of ocean shipments from Canada and the US in a year.

• Coordinated with the production and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, avoiding both shortages and overstock situations.

• Played the lead role by implementing the SAGE X3 within the Purchasing Department 10/2015 – 05/2021 Logistics, Planning & Purchasing Coordinator SQM IBERIAN SA – Cádiz, Spain Chemical company dedicated to the production of fertilizers with > 5.000 employees over the world. Responsibilities

• Supplier negotiation, launching purchase orders and follow up until goods are delivered.

• Planning, creation of all work orders and updating of these consumptions in the system to avoid stock shortages.

• Inventory control and warehouse management to ensure traceability and product availability.

• Coordinate import and export operations, including documentation of hazardous materials, according to ADR and CLP regulations.

Key Achievements

• Created an internal MRP to calculate needs outside of the ERP.

• Ensured annual control of raw materials and avoided shortages and inefficient production plant shutdowns.

• Created and maintained strong business relationships with suppliers that continue to this day. EDUCATION

2015 – 2016 Master’s degree in Logistics and Port Management – University of Cadiz, Puerto Real – Spain

2014 – 2014 Postgraduate in International Operations and Foreign Trade – Chamber of Commerce, Seville – Spain

2006 – 2013 Bachelor of Business Administration and Management – University Pablo de Olavide, Seville – Spain

2011 – 2012 Erasmus Studies in Business Administration and Management – University of Warsaw, Warsaw – Poland

LANGUAGES

Spanish Native English Fluent Greek Currently learning.

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