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Jose Carlos Gastelum

@josecarlosgastelum

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Experienced IT Category Manager with a focus on procurement strategies.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers growth opportunities in procurement and supply chain management, within a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am an Associate Manager at HCL Technologies, specializing in IT procurement and vendor management. My role involves developing and implementing global procurement strategies for IT services, ensuring that contracts align with business needs while maintaining cost control. I thrive on building strong relationships with IT vendors and identifying opportunities for cost reduction.

Previously, I served as a Sourcing Analyst at L'Oréal, where I honed my skills in vendor management and contract review. My experience also includes working as a Business Process Analyst at Johnson and Johnson, where I ensured the availability of materials and managed procurement processes. My educational background in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey complements my professional journey, equipping me with the analytical skills necessary for data-driven decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Associate Manager (IT Category Manager)

Current

HCL Technologies

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Managed relationships with IT vendors and developed global procurement strategies for IT services. Led the full lifecycle management of IT Services contracts, from negotiation to renewal, ensuring terms aligned with business needs.

Vendor Management Contract Negotiation Cost Control Risk Mitigation

Sourcing Analyst

L'Oréal

Oct 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Prepared and issued Request for Quotations (RFQs) for various commodities and reconciled payments and invoices with Accounts Payable. Managed inventory and vendors, and created metrics reports to analyze company performance.

RFQ Accounts Payable Inventory Management Vendor Management Contract Review

Business Process Analyst

Johnson and Johnson

Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Ensured material availability and maintained inventory, overseeing the procurement of raw materials. Managed exports from order processing to delivery, including shipping scheduling and invoice preparation.

Supply Chain Inventory Management Order Processing

Procurement Operations Analyst

HP Inc

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Provided customer service by assisting users in creating and validating purchase orders. Performed risk mitigation and approval of Purchase Orders, and implemented process improvement activities in procurement.

Customer Service Risk Mitigation Process Improvement SAP Procurement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Guadalajara

B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering

Studied Industrial and Systems Engineering, focusing on optimizing complex processes and systems. Gained expertise in supply chain management, operations, and data analysis.

English Language Centres

English Language Certificate, English Language

Completed an intensive English language program to enhance proficiency in written and spoken English. Developed strong communication skills for professional and academic environments.