Juliana Navia
@juliananavia
Solutions Architect and Industrial Engineer driving end-to-end procurement transformations across Coupa and SAP Ariba
What I'm looking for
I’m an Industrial Engineer fluent in English and Spanish, with solid experience leading technology implementation projects in procurement and logistics. I’ve partnered with diverse cross-functional teams across the globe to deliver successful digital transformations that optimize business processes.
My expertise spans ERP and procurement platforms, including SAP MM, SAP Ariba, and currently Coupa, where I integrate procurement and supplier management with various ERP systems. I work across contracts, supplier management, and end-to-end purchasing operations, bringing a hands-on approach to problem solving, stakeholder management, and process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Implemented Coupa Sourcing and CLMA modules across clients in the Americas, supporting end-to-end deployments from discovery through hypercare. Delivered user training and produced training/documentation materials to drive adoption and knowledge transfer.
Provided end-to-end support for SAP ERP implementation and integration with chemical formulation systems for Innovation & Development at AkzoNobel. Documented functional requirements, supported label validation and regulatory compliance, and assisted with UAT, issue resolution, and post–go-live support.
Defined scope, gathered requirements, and created functional/technical specifications for Ariba data exposition, including PoCs, estimations, and conceptual designs. Supported Ariba modules (Sourcing, Contracts, Guided Buying, Supplier Lifecycle Management) with Jira-based testing support, UAT, issue tracking, and change management.
Onshore Functional Consultant
Ecopetrol
Jun 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Supported implementation of the SAP Ariba Supplier Module and Guided Buying, integrated with SAP S/4HANA. Coordinated testing, supported end users during testing and after go-live, resolved issues, and implemented system enhancements to improve functionality and efficiency.
Business Analyst (SAP ISU)
Enel
Jul 2021 - May 2022 (10 months)
Facilitated UAT and helped construct solutions to deliver value during an SAP ISU implementation. Monitored project progress in Jira, prioritized backlog items, translated work items into user stories/tasks, and supported daily customer follow-ups and issue resolution sessions.
Procurement Specialist
SLB
Dec 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 7 months)
Supported purchase request definition and ensured accurate PO creation in SAP MM, including correct attributes such as business unit (BORG), ERP, currencies, and quantity. Negotiated services across Latin America and North America and selected suppliers based on price, quality, and lead time while resolving PO-creation issues.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Completed a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia (year provided: 2017).
IBRACO
Portuguese language course, Portuguese
2022 -
Completed a Portuguese course at IBRACO in Bogotá, Colombia (2022).
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