Hipatia Alanis
@hipatialanis
Procurement & international trade specialist driving compliant, cost-saving sourcing.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Procurement & International Trade professional with hands-on experience across supplier evaluation, price negotiation, RFQ/competitive bidding, and customs compliance. I’m currently completing my B.S. in International Relations while executing a full purchasing cycle at Kia México—one of Mexico’s largest automotive manufacturers.
I strengthen onboarding by validating tax documentation (RFC, CFDI) and ensuring regulatory adherence using Mexican Customs and Commercial Law knowledge. I also support procurement data integrity through VAATZ ERP and procurement database management, translating material classification and bill-of-materials details into better sourcing decisions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing & Customs Intern
Kia México
Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Led end-to-end procurement of indirect materials and services by issuing RFQs, running competitive bidding, and performing price analysis to optimize costs. Managed supplier onboarding documentation and supported Mexican customs compliance by applying customs and commercial law knowledge.
International Student
Mountain Creek State High School
Jun 2019 - Dec 2019 (6 months)
Completed an English-immersion academic semester, strengthening cross-cultural communication and professional adaptability in a high school setting.
Education
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Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations
2022 -
Pursuing a B.S. in International Relations at UANL, with coursework in international trade law, customs regulations, commercial law, and negotiation/conflict resolution. Currently completing the program while gaining hands-on procurement and customs compliance experience.
PrepaTec Campus Morelia (ITESM)
High School Diploma, Bicultural Program
2017 - 2020
Completed a bicultural/bilingual high school program focused on academic English and critical thinking. Graduated with a High School Diploma.
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