ANA B. FERNANDEZ-DODDS
Cerdanyola del Vallès
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in procurement management and contract negotiation at Meta Engineering. Proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing supplier relations, resulting in significant cost savings. Adept at team leadership and stakeholder communication, driving successful project outcomes and fostering member engagement in diverse environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Members Relations and Administration Director
European Fusion Association
Brussels
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated new member onboarding to ensure seamless communication and integration.
- Strengthened relationships with current members to encourage active participation in EFA initiatives.
- Organized meetings, webinars, and forums to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- Informed members about activities, opportunities, and advancements in fusion energy.
- Managed administrative processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated with departments to streamline project execution.
- Oversaw records, contracts, and relevant documentation for effective management.
- Supported budgeting and resource planning to optimize organizational operations.
Head of Procurement and General Services
Meta Engineering
Barcelona
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Develop and implement efficient and cost-effective procurement policies and strategies across the Group companies in Europe and LATAM
- Manage the full procurement cycle, from supplier identification to delivery of products and services in Europe and LATAM (Estimated purchases: €6 million)
- Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring the best prices and conditions
- Oversee delivery deadlines and the quality of purchased products
- Organize corporate events and maintain general services of the company in Europe and LATAM
- Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure effective coordination in procurement operations in Europe and LATAM
- Reorganize and supervise procurement management
- Supervise and coordinate the procurement department team
- Digital tools management
- Attention to details
- Logistics coordination
- Supplier relations
- Results-oriented
- Task prioritization
Director of Logistics and Procurement
Misión Huascarán
Lima
04.2015 - 12.2022
- Establish and lead contracts for logistics services for Health, Nutrition, Economic Development, and Education projects
- Materials and warehouses control and their respective procedures (4 warehouses)
- Negotiation of purchase and sale terms and conditions
- Acquisition of equipment and services for projects located in Ancash, Peru (USD 200,000 per year)
- Manage logistics and administration of Covid-19 campaigns (Funds raised: USD 400,000)
- Logistics and financial management for fundraising events (auction, gala, online events - funds raised: USD 1,500,000 annually)
- Creation, implementation, management, and development of social projects for Misión Huascarán (Projects: education, nutrition, health, economic development - agriculture and textile workshop - impact: 5,000 families in 40 rural communities)
- Management of administration, finances, and logistics of the Tejiendo Esperanza textile workshop - impact: 150 knitters and sales of USD 60,000 annually
- Relationship management with benefactors and sponsors of social programs and in-person or virtual events
- Creation, implementation, management, and development of fundraising events (auction, gala, online events - funds raised: USD 1,500,000 annually)
Logistics Manager
Ausenco
Lima
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Establish and lead framework agreements and contracts for logistics services such as cargo transport, heavy transport, customs, etc. (USD 10 million)
- Supervise cargo transport activities, control invoices, and analyze shipment records to support internal decisions and generate management reports for senior management
- Prepare and implement the Logistics Execution Plan
- Materials and warehouses control and their respective procedures
- Monitor the quality, cost, and efficiency of goods movement and storage both locally and internationally
Senior Buyer
Hatch
Toronto
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Manage the purchase of equipment and construction materials for the project located in Mauritania, Africa for USD 150 million
- Team coordination
- Teamwork to meet company objectives
- Quality customer service
- Problem-solving and incident resolution
Senior Buyer
Amec Foster Wheeler
Toronto
06.2006 - 07.2011
- Managing procurement for various projects (USD 450 million, including Liberia, Young Davidson, Cajamarquilla).
- Acquiring equipment and services for projects in Africa, North America, and South America.
- Negotiating procurement agreements, including risk management clauses and delivery schedules.
Education
Specialist in logistics and procurement - Supply Chain
University of Toronto
TorontoSkills
- Procurement management
- Contract negotiation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project management
- Supplier relations
- Event planning
- Process optimization
- Member engagement
- Team leadership
- Compliance management
- Stakeholder communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Organizational leadership
- Presentation skills
- Order processing
- Document management
- Administrative support
- Record keeping
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Flexible schedule
- Change management
- Coordinate service contracts
- Team building
- Performance monitoring
- Cost control
Accomplishments
- Cost reduction achievement: Decreased procurement costs by 15% across LATAM regions annually.
- Successful fundraising management: Led logistics events, raising over USD 1.5 million yearly.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency: Implemented new processes, speeding supplier delivery time by 20%.
- Procurement cycle management: Managed €6 million in purchases, ensuring quality and timely flow.
Languages
Proficient, Beginner, Advanced, Intermediate
Personal Information
Title: Head of Procurement and General Services
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Catalan
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Members Relations and Administration Director
European Fusion Association
10.2024 - Current
Head of Procurement and General Services
Meta Engineering
03.2024 - 04.2025
Director of Logistics and Procurement
Misión Huascarán
04.2015 - 12.2022
Logistics Manager
Ausenco
06.2012 - 10.2013
Senior Buyer
Hatch
08.2011 - 05.2012
Senior Buyer
Amec Foster Wheeler
06.2006 - 07.2011
Specialist in logistics and procurement - Supply Chain
University of Toronto
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