David Maldonado Castillejos

Senior Purchasing Manager

Salary / Daily rate

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Skills

ProcurementProduct Strategy

Languages

English

About me

Intro

Purchasing Manager with 15+ years expertise across pharma, manufacturing, energy, and IT sectors. Proven track record managing multi-million dollar procurement operations across LATAM, establishing procurement departments, and delivering 97% spending capture rates. Specialized in contract negotiation, risk management, and strategic sourcing to optimize costs and streamline operations for your business.

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Work experience

Purchasing and General Services Manager

Komatsu Mexico

Sep 2022 - May 2023

9 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Responsible for the procurement of both direct and indirect goods and services to support the company's operations in Mexico. Supervising the comprehensive management of 12 branches spanning the entire nation. Exercising leadership in the oversight of facilities, construction, and real estate operations for branches, headquarters, and customer-focused facilities. Taking the lead in the company's expansion efforts, encompassing the establishment of two new branches and the expansion of two existing branches.

Sr Category Manager

Office Depot

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 7 months

Mexico City (remote)

Responsible for overseeing procurement activities related to goods and services for the company across the North America and LATAM regions, encompassing key functions such as HR, IT Logistics, and General Services. Skillfully engage in negotiation processes to effectively secure contracts for goods and services within the indirect category. Actively contribute to the implementation and management of both local and regional cost-saving initiatives, playing a pivotal role in efficiencies.

Contract Administration

CompuCom

Feb 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 7 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

In charge of the administration of contracts for the goods and services necessary for the operation of the company in Canada, the United States, Mexico and LATAM. Support for SalesForce users platform. Negotiation of terms and conditions, prices and guarantees. Generation of reports on the status of contracts. Analysis and reporting of risks and opportunities associated with contracts.

Purchasing Manager

Pierre Fabre

May 2017 - Dec 2018

1 year 8 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Accountable for strategic procurement management encompassing Marketing, Travel and Events, HR, IT, Finance, Logistics Services, and Facilities for the company's operations in Mexico and Central America. Pioneered the establishment of the company's Procurement area, introducing comprehensive policies and streamlined processes. Played an integral role within the ERP implementation team, driving the successful adoption of MS Dynamics AX.

Indirect Purchasing Manager

TRUPER

Oct 2015 - May 2017

1 year 8 months

Naucalpan de Juárez, State of Mexico, Mexico

Established and led the department accountable for procuring indirect goods and services encompassing HR, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Construction, and Facilities, across Mexico and the LATAM region. Orchestrated intricate negotiations for the procurement of paramount projects within various areas of the organization.

Boehringer Ingelheim

Oct 2009 - Oct 2015

6 years 1 month

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

General Goods & Services Purchasing Supervisor

Jul 2012 - Oct 2015

3 years 4 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

In charge of purchasing goods and services for Marketing, Travel and Events, HR, IT, Finance, MRO, Plant Services, Logistic Services, Construction and Facilities for the company (Mexico and CA). Created the strategic plan for the purchasing of the categories on my charge to capture up to 97% of the spending. Negotiated the commercial portion of contracts related to purchases.

Sr Projects Buyer

Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

2 years 10 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Responsible for the purchase of goods and services for the infrastructure of the plant (MRO, CapEx, Engineering) and corporate offices. Supervised construction, expansion and maintenance of the plant and the headquarters. Negotiated the contracts for the delivery of products and services. Sought for suppliers of services or products for purchases at my watch. Participated in relocation projects of production lines. Joined the Engineering Committee to discuss the projects of the Plant, Offices and the Warehouse.

Sr. Buyer Construction and Maintenance

Schneider Electric

Aug 2007 - Oct 2009

2 years 3 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Managed the purchase of maintenance, expansion and construction of the facilities of the Company (offices: 35,520 ft2, plant: 107,425 ft2), the Logistics Center (offices: 4435 ft2, warehouse: 73,300 ft2), Offices in Polanco (offices: 23,680 ft2) and Foreign Sales Offices (27 throughout the country). Supervised the realization of the contracted works (space, project, construction, services). Negotiated the contracting of services and purchase of materials for maintenance. Elaborated service contracts. Evaluated the performance of suppliers. Looked for providers of services and products according to the needs of the requesting users. Reported quarterly to the Regional Corporation in the United States the development of my activities. Constantly checked the quality and price ratio of suppliers to find the best option in the market. Developed Six Sigma projects to improve productivity.

Field Engineer

Bovis Lend Lease

Apr 2007 - Jul 2007

4 months

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

Supervised the construction of new HSBC Bank Branches throughout the country. Controlled the development of the execution of the works adhering to an established program. Reviewed the need for the execution of extraordinary concepts or surplus quantities. Reported the physical-financial progress of the works and missing volumes. Supervised major maintenance (full refurbishment) in the branch network throughout the country, according to an established annual program. Proposed improvements in the configuration / distribution / area of the branches. Took the administrative control of the works, until the end of contract. Supervised the existence / consistency of the internal and external corporate image. Supervised special installations (HVAC, physical grounding, medium voltage, etc.).


Education

UAM Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

Architect

1995 - 2001

7 years

Instituto Politécnico Nacional

Automated Systems Technician

1991 - 1994

4 years

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