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Karla Rodriguez

PROCUREMENT & SOURCING PROJECT MANAGEMENT

€131/day
Monterrey, MX
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Karla

Strategic and results-oriented sourcing & procurement manager with +20 years in industry-leading multinational companies -construction, oil & gas, financial and electronics sectors-, with proven track record in leading cross-functional teams, supplier relationship management, contractual negotiations; and savings and operation excellence strategic execution. Passionate about building human, agile and innovative teams with business acumen and measurable impact that drives performance.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Basic

Can work on-site
Monterrey (up to 50km)

Experience

  • CEMEX
    Smart Innovation Global - Cemex Central.
    January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)
    Monterrey, NLE, Mexico
    Reporting to the Innovation Global Director / 1 Direct Reports / 4 regional teams indirect coordination
    • • Coordinated innovation projects in digitalization, decarbonization, and sustainable construction, aligned with cost, quality, and service objectives.
    • • Led evaluation and negotiation with national suppliers, ensuring compliance with CEMEX standards and sustainability criteria, aligning the company´s internal innovation objectives
    • • Implemented the Smart Innovation Idea Challenge, generating over 2,000 proposals annually and creating leverage opportunities across the supply chain, operations and support areas
    • • Monitored market trends and introduced innovation practices for processes and services
    • • Built scorecards and dashboards to monitor contract compliance, KPIs, and performance reviews.
    • • Partnered with engineering, IT, and operations teams to align procurement strategies with ESG and digital transformation goals.
    • • Supported continuous improvement through KPI monitoring and cross-regional benchmarking.
    • • Championed organizational change initiatives through WeX and Lean In Circles, fostering inclusive leadership
    Innovation Corporate strategy Team management Communication strategy Adobe Campaign
  • WEATHERFORD
    Sourcing and Procurement Platform Manager.
    January 2013 - January 2016 (3 years)
    Reporting to the Global Sourcing Director / 2 direct reports
    • • Managed a global sourcing platform with USD $300M in transactions, ensuring compliance in local, national, and global negotiations.
    • • Negotiated contracts and payment terms with international suppliers, guaranteeing proper accounting application and SLA compliance.
    • • Implemented supplier onboarding in 5 countries, optimizing costs and ensuring quality in critical materials.
    Sourcing Project Management Change Management Team management Business development
  • Weatherford
    Global Sourcing Analysis Lead
    LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN
    January 2012 - January 2016 (4 years)
    Monterrey, NLE, Mexico
    Reporting to the Global Sourcing Director / 1 direct report / 4 indirect reports
    • • Oversaw KPIs for 120+ suppliers, achieving USD $18M in annual savings in categories such as machined parts and coatings.
    • • Designed executive dashboards and reports for Finance and VPs, strengthening strategic decision-making.
    Business analysis Data analysis Data visualization Sourcing Microsoft Excel

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Education

  • B.A. in
    ESSCA
    B.A. in
  • Innovation Engineering Blue Belt – Innovation
    Engineering Institute
    2025
    Innovation Engineering Blue Belt – Innovation

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