About Karla
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English
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Experience
- CEMEXSmart Innovation Global - Cemex Central.January 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)Monterrey, NLE, MexicoReporting 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
- WEATHERFORDSourcing 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.
- WeatherfordGlobal Sourcing Analysis LeadLOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAINJanuary 2012 - January 2016 (4 years)Monterrey, NLE, MexicoReporting 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.
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Education
- B.A. inESSCAB.A. in
- Innovation Engineering Blue Belt – InnovationEngineering Institute2025Innovation Engineering Blue Belt – Innovation