marianna Bravo
@mariannabravo
Bilingual Senior Procurement Specialist with 15+ years in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations and cost reduction. Seeking remote roles.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
At Visual Communications Company, I manage sourcing and purchasing for electronic components, cable assemblies, plastics, machined parts, tooling and manufacturing services. I lead RFQs and negotiations with suppliers across North America and Asia, and delivered $70K+ in annual cost savings through sourcing, supplier development and negotiations.
At Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, I led procurement strategy for a $12M manufacturing transfer from the United States to Mexico, delivering $4M in annualized savings. At Hubbell Lighting, I used supplier scorecards and business reviews to help reduce late-delivery lines from approximately 1,500 to 50 per week.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Procurement Specialist
Visual Communications Company
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 9 months)
Manage sourcing and purchasing for electronic components, cable assemblies, and manufacturing services. Lead RFQs, negotiate commercial terms, and coordinate supplier qualification and expediting activities.
Managed procurement execution and supplier capacity planning across multiple commodities. Partnered with Finance and Operations to improve invoice accuracy and develop KPI dashboards.
Purchasing Manager
Jacuzzi Luxury Bath
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Led procurement strategy for a $12M manufacturing transfer from the United States to Mexico, delivering $4M in annualized savings. Developed sourcing plans and negotiated commercial agreements.
Sourced electronic components, cable assemblies, and fabricated parts for electronics manufacturing. Managed metal procurement and developed local machining suppliers.
Developed global commodity strategies for metal fabrication and castings. Improved supplier performance and reduced late-delivery lines from approximately 1,500 to 50 per week.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad Humanitas
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Universidad Humanitas.
APICS
CPIM I, Production and Inventory Management
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM I) from APICS.
Universidad CETYS
Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma
Six Sigma Black Belt certification from Universidad CETYS.
Universidad CETYS
Lean Manufacturing Diploma, Lean Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing Diploma from Universidad CETYS.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
MexicoAuthorized to work in
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Social media
Skills
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