YOLANDA GONZALEZ
Barcelona
Summary
Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors, mostly Asian (from China, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Vietnam) and negotiating contracts.
Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
20 Years of experience visiting and supervising production processes in factories in China.
Extensive knowledge in product development, raw materials, prototyping, and molding.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Sourcing
Grupo Planeta
02.2011 - Current
- Trained, mentored, and developed team of sourcing specialist, in different product categories, with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contribution
- Visits to factories (mainly in Asia) for prototypes and sample approval, production monitoring and quality control.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers (mainly from Asia) for smooth communication.
- Develop and implement procurement policies and procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.
- Monitor and manage procurement budget to control costs.
- To prepare and present reports to management on purchasing trends, price fluctuations for raw materials and currencies and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Evaluate supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price and delivery.
- Conduct spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Lead sourcing process for new vendors, to get quality products and services and mitigate risk.
- Identify opportunities to reduce lead times and improve inventory management.
Account & Purchasing Manager
Miles Promocean (A Li & Fung Company)
02.2006 - 02.2011
- Search and negotiation with suppliers.
- Monitored and evaluated vendor performance (by visiting their factories) to determine compliance with quality standards.
- Coordination with overseas sourcing and QC teams (mainly in China)
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Conducted regular research to identify trends and new ideas; attendance main toy and promotional product fairs in Europe, HK and China
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
- Liaised with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns.
Education
Degree in Law
University of Barcelona
SpainPostgraduate - International Law
Radboud University Nijmegen
The Netherlands01.
Bureau Veritas Training, Planeta Training
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Price Negotiation and Cost Savings
- Supplier Selection and Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Special Projects
- Quality Standards
- Schedule Management and Project Deadlines
- Complex Problem-Solving
Hobbies
Traveling, sailing, trekking, running and collecting "pop-up" books
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Catalan
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Head of Sourcing
Grupo Planeta
02.2011 - Current
Account & Purchasing Manager
Miles Promocean (A Li & Fung Company)
02.2006 - 02.2011
Degree in Law
University of Barcelona
Postgraduate - International Law
Radboud University Nijmegen
Bureau Veritas Training, Planeta Training
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