I seek an Associate Director or Senior procurement role where I can lead predictive insights, strengthen governance, drive measurable savings, and collaborate cross-functionally in a global, growth-oriented company.
MROpen to opportunities
Marcela Della Ricca
@marceladellaricca
Global Procurement Analytics • Decision Support • Governance & Transformation
ArgentinaWhat I'm looking for
I am a procurement analytics leader with 22+ years of multinational experience driving decision support, financial modeling, and governance for global spend portfolios. At Teva I led predictive analytics for a USD 1.7B procurement portfolio, built dashboards and Power Query tools that improved reporting efficiency by 30%, and served as a trusted advisor on savings assurance and risk escalation.
I specialize in procurement strategy, category management, supplier risk monitoring, and international logistics, with a track record of delivering outsized savings (150% of annual targets in 2017) and ensuring compliance in global trade operations. I bring cross-functional leadership, stakeholder alignment, and a strong focus on actionable, early-warning analytics that support Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain decision-making.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TPCurrent
Leads predictive analytics and financial modeling supporting a USD 1.7B global procurement portfolio; developed dashboards and Power Query tools improving reporting efficiency by 30% and drove risk escalation and savings governance with Finance and Category Leads.
TPManaged global excipients category covering USD 150M spend and delivered 150% of annual savings in 2017 with a +105% average across 2014–2016 by integrating cost-driver analytics into sourcing decisions.
TPManaged international sourcing and logistics for APIs and medical devices, ensuring 100% compliance in import/export documentation and regulations across local site operations.
FIForeign Trade Lead
Firmenich
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 (3 years)
Directed JIT supply chain operations for 350+ monthly shipments and implemented Kanban dashboards that achieved 95% on-time delivery.
SI
Foreign Trade Manager
Simsiroglu
Jan 2002 - Jan 2004 (2 years)
Managed foreign trade and business development in textile exports, reducing logistics overhead and expanding agricultural export markets and client portfolio.
SF
Project Manager
Star Foods
Jan 2000 - Jan 2001 (1 year)
Led product launches in major retail chains, managed regulatory approvals, vendor negotiations and logistics, and conducted profitability and ROI evaluations.
PI
Business Development Manager
Pier 88
Jan 1997 - Jan 2000 (3 years)
Led international business development in the fishing industry, represented the company at global trade fairs and secured multiple high-value agreements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UL
Universidad Nacional de Luján
Bachelor's Degree, International Business / Foreign Trade
1992 - 1996
Bachelor's degree in International Business / Foreign Trade completed between 1992 and 1996.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Open to opportunities
Location
ArgentinaAuthorized to work in
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