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Patricia Conejeros

Halls Head, WA,WA

Summary

Seasoned Procurement and Supply Chain Leader with over two decades of expertise spearheading end-to-end procurement strategies, vendor negotiations, and logistics management. Demonstrated success in driving significant cost savings and optimizing supply chain operations across diverse sectors. Proficient in ERP systems and adept at leading high-performing teams towards achieving operational excellence and sustainable growth.

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Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement director

BridgeWest Perth Pharma Pt Ltd.
06.2023 - Current
  • Directed a high-stakes capital goods project for pharmaceutical production, achieving a remarkable 75% cost reduction on an AUD 8.0M budget through meticulous supplier negotiations and project management
  • (Engineering -Capital Goods) (EPC)
  • Managed and organized a capital goods Project to purchase a Septic Filling Machine and reported savings of 11% over a budget of AUD 7.0M (Engineering -Capital Goods) (EPC)
  • Renegotiating credit facilities for the over AUD1 M dollar accounts increasing the company credit and performed outstanding communication skills
  • Managed and optimized procurement operations to ensure timely delivery of project materials in 100% of cases
  • Spearheaded the BridgeWest Procurement SOP and Policy development, unifying organizational units and enhancing operational efficiency, leading to improved Procurement and supply chain operations
  • Introduced innovative strategies to streamline procurement operations, leading to cost reduction and efficiency (second supplier)
  • Led the procurement and logistics team in strategic negotiations with freight forwarders, optimizing cargo movements to Australia and achieving significant cost savings
  • Coached and led BridgeWest purchasing organization
  • Identifying and leading the team and seeking out cost-reduction opportunities
  • Developed and implemented a strategic procurement operations including, supplier selection contract negotiation, vendor selection risk management, and supplier relationship/performance management across all company business units
  • Demonstrated expertise in pricing, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting for major projects
  • Surpassing high-quality organisation and problem-solving skills through transition process considering a new ERP system and IT upgrade with outstanding positive outcomes
  • Utilized advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables, to analyse procurement data, leading to a 15% reduction in annual supply chain
  • Root-cause analysis and negotiations solved problems related to Pharmaceutical Raw materials and specialized equipment, fulfilling production KPIs, and supply chain agreement contract agreements in 100% of the cases
  • Track record fostering collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders’ company through strategic negotiation skills and problem-solving, reporting on savings in 100% of cases

Project Senior Contract Manager

Pares y Alvarez
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Directed contract management and negotiations for a significant project, ensuring compliance with KPI’s and contractual obligations, resulting in project delivery excellence and US$1.0M in cost savings (EPC)
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders and construction achieving positive outcomes in 100% of cases through adept negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Leveraged comprehensive communication strategies, including executive briefings, to navigate project constraints and foster positive outcomes in all stakeholder engagements
  • Developed and implemented effective supply chain strategies to streamline procurement processes

Senior Supply Chain/Procurement Contract Manager

Celulosa Arauco y Constitution S.A.
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Spearheaded capital goods tenders, achieving savings of over 45%, equivalent to US$6.7M against a US$13M budget (2019-2021), by leveraging strategic negotiation skills and comprehensive market analysis
  • Leaded the procurement and installation of a new tall oil plant for the MAPA Project (a $2.35 billion dollar project), securing a 33.33% cost reduction on a USD3.0M budget through meticulous supplier selection and contract management
  • (EPCM Project)
  • Led the coordination of supply chain strategies across multiple projects as a Project Senior Contract Manager, improving efficiency by 25%
  • Managed all phases of contract negotiations, achieving a high success rate in cost savings and dispute resolution
  • Used innovative supply chain strategies to enhance vendor relationships and reduce costs
  • Implemented and optimized procurement processes using SAP and ARIBA HANA, leading to a 20% improvement in supply chain efficiency and a reduction in procurement cycle times
  • Commercially supervised numerous construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they were completed on time and within budget
  • Demonstrated expertise in pricing, contract negotiation, and financial forecasting for major projects
  • Orchestrated a cross-functional team for the Water Recycling project, which resulted in 97% clean water recovery and a 60% reduction in the energy usage budget, demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to sustainability
  • (EPCM Project)
  • Maximised a budget of US4.3M for the construction of the Cooling Towers project in Nueva Aldea Mill by consolidating savings of 45% over the designated account
  • (EPCM Project)
  • Utilized advanced Excel functions, such as pivot tables, to analyse procurement data, leading to a 20% reduction in annual supply chain costs

Procurement/Supply Chain Manager

HUNGRY JACK’S
02.2013 - 01.2018
  • Spearheaded a comprehensive tender process in packaging, achieving annual cost savings of over US$400,000 annually by optimizing product sizes demonstrating adeptness in cost management and procurement strategies
  • Orchestrated the first International Freight Tender, delivering substantial annual savings of approximately US$2,000,000, annually, highlighting exceptional leadership in global logistics and supply chain optimization
  • Launched the inaugural Crew Members Uniforms tender, securing annual cost savings exceeding US$200,000 annually, showcasing innovative supply chain solutions and stakeholder engagement
  • Scheduled and conducted quarterly inventory audits to maintain 100% overseas inventory accuracy, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and preventing disruptions for over 440 restaurants Australia-wide
  • Organised a paper tender for the company POS project to generate a host of crucial productivity, service, and order accuracy improvements in the Restaurant
  • The company will be saving US$261,000 annually (from March 2017 onwards)
  • Devised and implemented strategies to improve the overseas operations and inventory control related with almost 1500 food containers annually
  • Successfully resolved a shortage of overseas food supply preventing arrival delays and food disruptions for the over 440 restaurants located Australia-wide

Commercial Coordinator

Komatsu
01.1996 - 08.2000
  • Facilitated and managed sales projects winning enders and contracts worth over US$50 MM by implementing and managing supply chain procedures and logistics coordination
  • Negotiated business agreement terms and conditions with local contractors for the supply of mining and construction spare parts like buckets, Hydraulic Hammers worth over US$3.0MM ensuring optimal commercial outcomes
  • Provided senior management with comprehensive budgets and cost reports enabling informed business decisions related to equipment forecasts, overstock, and obsolete equipment in 100% of the cases

Education

Master of Marketing -

University of Western Australia
01.2009

Bachelor of International Business - Engineer

Metropolitan University of Technology
01.2005

Mayor’s International Business -

Metropolitan University of Technology
01.2005

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Collaborative
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Business Planning
  • Strategy and Analysis
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Strategy Solutions
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Contract Management
  • Purchasing
  • Procurement
  • International Business Development
  • Product Management
  • Program Management
  • Dynamics
  • SAP
  • ARIBA
  • HANA
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communications Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Logistics
  • Import
  • Export
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Forecasting
  • Production Planning
  • MRP
  • Team Player
  • Teamwork
  • Risk Management
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Process Improvement
  • Customer Service
  • Procurement process improvement
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Supply chain optimization

Accomplishments

  • Gung Ho ("to work together") Award, MSC, 07/01/10
  • Outstanding flexibility and organizational capacity working on projects related to different units, reporting to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Spearheaded the BridgeWest Procurement SOP and Policy development, unifying organizational units and enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Implemented and optimized procurement processes using SAP and ARIBA HANA, leading to a 20% improvement in supply chain efficiency.
  • Managed and organized a capital goods Project to purchase a Septic Filling Machine and reported savings of 11% over a budget of AUD 7.0M.
  • Significantly maximizing a capital Project of AUD8.0M for the renovation of pharmaceutical production specialized equipment, consolidating impressive savings of 75%.
  • Surpassed high level of analytical and negotiations communication and interpersonal skills by collaborating on contract agreements, obtaining 100% positive outcomes and US$1.0M in project savings.
  • Headed assigned tender for the renewal of the Nueva Aldea Mill Cooling towers project consolidating a saving of 45% over a budget of US$4.3M.
  • Executed assigned tenders for the renewal of Capital Goods from 2019 to 2021, reporting savings worth over US$6.7M.
  • Maximized capital goods budget (USD3.0M) for the purchase of a new Tall Oil plant for the MAPA project, saving 33.33%.
  • A vital member of a cross-functional team related to the Water Recycling project will secure 97% of clean water and reduce 60% of water usage.
  • Achieved outstanding results with all overseas suppliers through strategic negotiations and communication skills.
  • Maximized logistics procedures by working hand in hand with ARAUCO's import & export team, assuring 100% efficiency.
  • Root cause analysis and negotiations led to recovering 88% of the money from technically wrong purchases.
  • Led assigned category tenders for contracts that reported savings worth over US$3.5M per year.
  • Improved merchandising plans, reporting profits for over US$2.5M per annum.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to improve overseas operations inventory control related to over 1000 food and packaging containers per year.
  • Implemented and reviewed planned orders with distribution centers to maintain 100% supply inventory accuracy.
  • A vital member of a leadership team that resolved overseas food supply shortages avoiding disruptions for over 440 restaurants.

Languages

Spanish
English

Technology - Software

  • DYNAMICS
  • ARIBA HANA
  • SAP
  • MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

References

Upon request

Professional Development

  • Wood Pulp & Energy course, ARAUCO, 2019
  • Effective Communication, Hungry Jacks, 2015
  • Maritime Industry, MSC, 2010
  • Teamwork and Effective Team Development, DuPont, 2005
  • Security & Safety Management, DuPont, 2000
  • Import & Export Administration, Esses, 1997

Timeline

Procurement director

BridgeWest Perth Pharma Pt Ltd.
06.2023 - Current

Project Senior Contract Manager

Pares y Alvarez
05.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Supply Chain/Procurement Contract Manager

Celulosa Arauco y Constitution S.A.
01.2018 - 05.2021

Procurement/Supply Chain Manager

HUNGRY JACK’S
02.2013 - 01.2018

Commercial Coordinator

Komatsu
01.1996 - 08.2000

Bachelor of International Business - Engineer

Metropolitan University of Technology

Mayor’s International Business -

Metropolitan University of Technology

Master of Marketing -

University of Western Australia

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Software

DYNAMICS, SAP, ARIBA

Interests

WEIGHT LIFTING

Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Affiliations

  • UWA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Patricia Conejeros