
José Antonio González Caraballo
@josantoniogonzlezcar
Procurement Manager at Freenow, renegotiating contracts for €6M+ in forecasted savings.
What I'm looking for
At Freenow, I’m driving strategic procurement following the Lyft acquisition, renegotiating contracts across Insurance, Software, and Finance & Consulting for €6M+ in forecasted FY26 and FY27 savings.
I’ve led RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes through Deepstream, executing 7+ high-value tenders and achieving €1M+ in savings. I’m also leading a Europe-wide e-invoicing rollout across 8 countries.
At Fever, I co-led the implementation of Tipalti and Cledara and managed end-to-end procurement valued at +$20M, generating +$1.5M in savings. I reviewed commercial terms and partnered with Legal on vendor negotiations and risk analysis.
At Philips, I oversaw the procurement lifecycle for 6 tender projects and generated an average of 8.3% in savings on standalone equipment purchases. I’m based in Madrid, bilingual in Spanish and English, and thrive in teams where priorities shift and ownership matters.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
- Driving strategic procurement post-Lyft acquisition, renegotiating contracts across Insurance, Software, and Finance & Consulting to deliver €6M+ in forecasted savings FY26 & FY27.
- Led RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes via Deepstream, executing 7+ high-value tenders and achieving €1M+ in savings.
- Leading a Europe-wide e-invoicing rollout across 8 countries to improve operational efficiency.
- Co-led the implementation of Tipalti (Procure-to-Pay) and Cledara (software management tool), ensuring compliance with internal controls.
- Managed end to end procurement valued in +$20M across Software, Office Equipment & Investments, and Rent & Utilities categories, aligning purchases with stakeholder needs and generating +$1.5M in savings.
- Reviewed commercial terms of quotes, MSAs, SOWs and
- Conducted statistical and qualitative analyses using Dun & Bradstreet reports and audit data to support procurement initiatives.
- Generated detailed reports delivering actionable insights on top vendors, purchasing trends, rebates, and savings across each healthcare modality at Philips.
- Managed the onboarding of +18 new suppliers via Ariba, ensuring compliance with tender requirements.
- Led
Procurement & Logistics Intern
ICTS
Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)
- Negotiated supplier credit arrangements with installment terms to mitigate COVID-19 disruption to logistics operations.
- Supported emergency response efforts to manage delays caused by surging demand in the logistics sector during the pandemic.
- Supported operations and project managers in developing data reports to inform strategic procurement initiatives.
- Tracked and organized information
Administrative Intern
BFOR International Group
Jul 2018 - Oct 2018 (3 months)
- Collaborated seamlessly in the day-to-day operations of the company, contributing to its overall efficiency.
- Offered comprehensive support to clients throughout the entire lifecycle of industrial projects, from initiation to completion and post-completion phases.
- Evaluated and facilitated the contracting of logistics companies and essential services within the industrial supply chain, optimi
Administrative Intern
Mamusa Múltiples de Fricción
Jul 2017 - Sep 2017 (2 months)
- Assisted in the purchase of raw materials.
- Successfully managed product price adjustments amidst hyperinflation, ensuring financial stability and competitiveness.
- Conducted on-site visits to the factory, where I proposed and implemented efficient solutions to address challenges related to obsolete industrial machinery and processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Cumbres de Caracas
High School Diploma, Social Sciences and Humanities
Degree issued in Spanish and English
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Degree in Digital Business Administration and Management, Digital Business
ETS
Toeic
Mar 2019
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
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