Fernando Ruben Pozo
@fernandorubenpozo
Supply chain and procurement leader focused on sustainable, circular sourcing.
What I'm looking for
I am a supply chain and procurement leader with extensive experience in industrial sourcing, local purchasing, foreign trade and logistics across Argentina and international projects. I have led procurement for large capital projects, supported BOP and commissioning for thermal and renewable energy plants, and delivered cost reductions and supplier development initiatives.
I focus on sustainable and circular purchasing, developing e-commerce retail of low/zero environmental impact products and providing logistics consultancy grounded in circularity. My background includes long-term roles at Sumitomo Chemical, Nufarm, Emgasud and Monsanto, strong SAP/ERP skills, and a track record of optimizing procurement processes and supplier networks.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sourcing and Purchasing Lead
Sumitomo Chemical Europe SANV
Jul 2014 - Jul 2022 (8 years)
Led sourcing and local purchasing for all facilities, owning capex procurement and supplier identification to meet KPIs and reduce costs across plants. Drove circular sourcing initiatives and sustainable procurement practices.
Procurement Coordinator
Seintec SA Argentina
Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 (10 months)
Responsible for industrial purchasing, bidding and coordination of sourcing to industrial sites, supporting construction and commissioning projects and managing procurement administration.
Procurement Lead
Emgasud
Jul 2008 - Oct 2012 (4 years 3 months)
Led procurement, logistics and foreign trade for energy projects, sourcing BOP equipment for thermal and wind plants and coordinating foreign trade for multiple renewable projects.
Purchaser Senior
Acerbrag SA
Aug 2005 - Jul 2008 (2 years 11 months)
Managed purchasing of spare parts, services and raw materials for the plant, improving procurement efficiency and supporting electrical/mechanical projects and commissioning.
Foreign Trade & Logistics Lead
Dow Agrosciences Argentina
Nov 2004 - Aug 2005 (9 months)
Led foreign trade and logistics for imports/exports of raw materials and agrochemical products, managing customs, shipment coordination and supplier negotiations.
Supply Chain Coordinator
Hoeschel-Minera Santa Cruz
Sep 2004 - Nov 2004 (2 months)
Coordinated supply chain for services, equipment and utilities, optimizing vendor agreements and reducing costs for mining facilities in Patagonia.
Sourcing Specialist
Monsanto Argentina SAIC
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)
Managed sourcing and procurement for spare parts and equipment across plants, supporting production planning, MR/MRP processes and inbound/outbound logistics.
Operations Assistant
Monsanto Argentina SAIC
Dec 1997 - Jan 2000 (2 years 1 month)
Assisted third-party operations with supervision and control, handling raw material and packaging purchasing and supporting plant sourcing activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Technological National University
Certification / Diploma, Renewable Energy / Circular Economy
2021 - 2021
Completed an annual certification specialist program in renewable energy and a diploma in Circular Economy at the Technological National University.
Belgrano University
Foreign Trade / Logistics
2009 - 2011
Completed coursework in foreign trade payment systems and studies in sales, distribution, and logistics at Belgrano University.
Luján National University
Bachelor (Foreign Trade) / University Technician, Foreign Trade / Customs
1996 - 2000
Attended programs including a Bachelor in Foreign Trade and related technical and vocational studies in customs and foreign trade.
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