Marcela Parra Restrepo
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Traductor, consultor de negocios, ecommerce, sourcing
Cundinamarca, Colombia
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Sr. Strategic Buyer/Planner LatamMedtronicMay 2020 - Current (5 years 4 months)Col, CR, DR, Pan, Miami & PR) Mayo2020-Current •Collaboratewith Sourcing teams regionallyto build and implement a world class procurementstrategyfor LATAM spend and assist in the development ofthe long term plan to achieve G&O´swith RFP´s •Define and execute the sourcing strategy, including approach to market, managing sourcing event documentation and supplierinvites, evaluating results, and awarding suppliers. •Carryout RFP'swith suppliers to guarantee deliveryof projectswith schedules and deadlines •Maintain supplierrelationship bysolving key disputes, negotiating final pricing and commercial terms, and leading the categorystrategy. •Perform data analytics, forecast demand, and identify baselines forpurchasing that meet prioritized b- Tactical Sourcing Buyer BrasilDiageoJun 2019 - May 2020 (1 year)- Managing the tendering process for non-strategic spend on goods and services across the countries and market for which they have defined responsibility. - Provide advice and direction to requisitioners directing them to the correct source of goods where appropriate (via catalogue, webform where applicable). - Looking for opportunities for continuous system and process improvement • Provide advice and support to the business on the correct routes or sources of supply (via catalogues, webforms etc.) • Identifying opportunities for new catalogues and content • Providing technical support of eRFX and eAuction with strategy, content and overall event management • Be the champion for their defined area of spend, including category and market /
- Account Manager PUBDiageoJun 2015 - Jul 2017 (2 years 2 months)- Ensure all invoices from suppliers are processed according to PTP process within agreed timeframe. - Answer supplier queries on invoices & payments - Finding solutions for all incoming/upcoming queries – investigate, follow-up issues and provide information on progress • Check invoices according to VAT regulations • Ensure that regular reconciliation for agreed suppliers is done within agreed timeframe. • Ensure all parked and blocked invoices for all suppliers are reported and followed up regularly. • Investigate, chase and escalate all problematic items for allocated suppliers according to agreed process • Proactively manage RTV process with key vendors and procurement teams • Arrange regular teleconferences with key vendors and in-mark
- Market Advisor PUBDiageoJun 2015 - Jun 2019 (4 years 1 month)- Acting as the first point of contact for the markets with STP issues - Provide support that facilitates the accurate, efficient and timely set up and approval of purchase orders - Resolve STP issues that the role holder can resolve himself/herself without any external intervention, forward more complex issues to the STP Process Support Team for resolution • Raise Purchase Orders according to Purchasing Group Requestors in SAP for direct scope and ensure parked and blocked items against these POs are kept to minimum • Monitor Purchase Order housekeeping in cooperation with the Requestor for SAP POs • Manage PO Lifecycle of all SAP POs that were created in F16 • Close POs that were created prior to F16 based on relevant approvals collected
- FSenior Business ExecutiveForo de Economía DigitalJan 2014 - Oct 2014 (10 months)
- Sourcing CoordinatorLinkdInSep 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 10 months)Resolving issues with suppliers regarding shipping delays or damage claims •Coordinating with accounting staff to ensure invoices are paid on time •Working with management to develop long term sourcing strategies that meet company needs •Reviewing bids for materials and services to determine which supplier can provide the best value.
- Credit Control LeadAjover S.AApr 2012 - Jun 2013 (1 year 3 months)Creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention •Reconciling complex accounts that have been escalated from the AR team •Monitoring debtor balances to ensure a reduction in debtors DSO •Ensuring credit and collection policies and procedures are followed within your team •Liaising with customers, as well as internal personnel including the sales team
- Customer service & Sales RepConvergys ColombiaApr 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 1 month)Maintaining a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. •Responding promptly to customer inquiries. •Communicating with customers through various channels. •Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints. •Knowing our products inside and out so that you can answer questions. •Processing orders, forms, applications, and requests.
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- FVirtual Master of Digital Marketing ManagementForo de Economía Digital Business SchoolJan 2014 - Dec 2015 (2 years)
- Project Management SpecializationServicio Nacional del Aprendizaje-SENAJan 2012 - Dec 2012 (1 year)
- Financial Management TechnologyPolitécnico GrancolombianoJan 2007 - Dec 2008 (2 years)
- Bachelor of Business AdministrationPolitécnico GrancolombianoJan 2007 - Dec 2011 (5 years)