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Alejandro Cia

@alejandrocia

I am a seasoned commercial and supply chain leader driving exports, process optimization, and strategic supplier negotiations.

Argentina

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior commercial or supply-chain leadership role where I can lead cross-functional teams, scale exports and operations, optimize processes, negotiate suppliers, and drive measurable revenue growth.

I am a seasoned commercial and supply-chain professional with over 15 years of experience in commercial management, logistics, and supply chain, focused on driving revenue and operational improvements.

At Química y Energía I redesigned the commercial matrix, growing production from 1,000 to 7,000 annual tons and increasing invoicing from under kUSD 500/year to nearly USD 6 million in 2023. I led certification efforts (GMP+, ISCC), enabled bonded-warehouse status, and refurbished key plant tanks to restore capacity.

As Partner-Manager at Cia Allister SRL I initiated exports, reaching almost 1,100 tons and invoicing nearly kUSD 700 while working with third-party warehouses. In purchasing and procurement roles at Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 and AXION Energy I led tender analysis, supplier negotiation, logistics purchasing across regions, and implemented procedures that generated over ARS 20 million in scrap/obsolete material sales.

I combine hands-on commercial and procurement expertise with advanced training in supply chain, sourcing, and renewable energies, and I am proficient in SAP MM and Microsoft Office. I deliver results through pragmatic leadership, supplier strategy, and a focus on scalable export and operational growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Partner-Manager

Current

Cia Allister SRL

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Initiated export operations and, in the latter half of 2024, exported ~1,100 tons via third-party warehouses and invoiced nearly USD 700k. Drove commercial and logistics setup to enable international sales.

Export Operations Logistics Management International Sales Commercial Strategy

Commercial Manager

Química y Energía SRL

Dec 2019 - May 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Redesigned the commercial matrix, expanded exports and grew production from 1,000 to 7,000 annual tons (2019→2023) and increased revenue from

Commercial Strategy Bonded Warehousing Logistics Management

Head of Purchasing

Aeropuertos Argentina 2000

Dec 2018 - Nov 2019 (11 months)

Managed procurement for 11 southern airports, overseeing local assistants and two buyers for larger purchases and standardizing purchasing processes across sites. Ensured procurement support and compliance for operational needs.

Procurement Vendor Management Team Leadership Tender Management Contract Negotiation Stakeholder Management

Commercial / Operations Manager

Aeropuertos Argentina 2000

Mar 2018 - Nov 2018 (8 months)

Managed commercial contracts and supervised commercial analysts for Neuquén and Bahía Blanca, and supported the General Manager on a terminal readjustment project. Delivered contract oversight and operational coordination during the project.

Contract Management Operations Management Commercial Strategy Team Supervision Stakeholder Management Vendor Relations

Senior Purchasing Specialist

Axion Energy Argentina SA

Dec 2012 - Mar 2018 (5 years 3 months)

Managed procurement across categories including retail, chemicals, catalysts and logistics, led tenders and supplier negotiations, and implemented procedures that recovered over ARS 20M in scrap/obsolete sales. Oversaw purchasing for plant shutdowns and reported activities to the CEO.

Strategic Sourcing Tender Management Scrap Recovery Procurement Category Management