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Nadia Hall

@nadiahall

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Dynamic procurement professional with 14 years of strategic sourcing experience.

Panama

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dynamic procurement professional with over 14 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management across diverse industries. My career has been marked by a proven track record of achieving significant cost savings, including $1.3M annually at Nestle Centro America and $906K at Argos Panama. I have honed my expertise in negotiating contracts and implementing Total Cost of Ownership models, which has enabled me to lead procurement initiatives that enhance performance and mitigate risks.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded strategic procurement efforts, developed comprehensive supplier risk management strategies, and collaborated cross-functionally with key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence. My ability to negotiate long-term contracts and optimize commercial agreements has consistently aligned production with corporate demand, ensuring timely material availability for manufacturing. I am ready to leverage my extensive experience to drive procurement excellence in a new company.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Strategic Sourcing

Nestle Centro America

May 2019 - Dec 2024 (5 years 7 months)

Spearheaded strategic procurement of packing, warehousing automation, and direct materials, including PO creation and issue resolution. Developed and executed comprehensive supplier risk management strategies, ensuring timely material availability and instituting material life cycle management. Negotiated long-term contracts and optimized commercial agreements to enhance value and align production

Supplier Management Negotiation Agreements

Procurement Coordinator

Argos Panama

Jun 2015 - May 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Streamlined procurement for industrial equipment, engineering services, and indirect categories, realizing $906K in annual savings. Orchestrated strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and enhance supplier performance. Led contract negotiations and fostered supplier relationship management, ensuring sustainable business partnerships and monitoring KPIs.

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Performance Contract Negotiation Supplier Management KPIs Industrial Equipment Procurement

Supply Chain Buyer

Syngenta S.A.

Feb 2010 - Jun 2015 (5 years 4 months)

Engineered the procurement of raw materials while managing supplier relationships, negotiating and finalizing contracts for competitive pricing and quality. Supported strategic sourcing initiatives and launched cost-reduction strategies. Cultivated long-term strategic supplier relationships and conducted thorough supplier research in the Latam Region.

Negotiation Strategic Sourcing Materials Cost Reduction Quality

Procurement Coordinator

International Federation of Red Cross

Jul 2009 - Feb 2010 (7 months)

Ensured the timely supply of services and goods for humanitarian purposes across Latin America. Formulated formal tenders for new purchases to attract competitive offers and executed meticulous supplier selection to guarantee quality and optimal performance. Supervised transportation logistics of goods to final ports of entry based on item availability.

Procurement Quality

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Tecnológica de Panama

Master, Logistics with Specialization in Warehousing and Distribution

Completed a Master's degree focusing on logistics, with a specialization in warehousing and distribution. Gained expertise in optimizing supply chain operations and managing inventory systems.

Universidad Tecnológica de Panama

Postgraduate, Management

Pursued postgraduate studies in management, developing advanced skills in organizational leadership and strategic planning. Focused on principles of effective business administration.

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología

Bachelor, Commercial Engineering

Earned a Bachelor's degree in Commercial Engineering, integrating business principles with engineering concepts. Developed a strong foundation in commercial operations and technical problem-solving.