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Pamella Merlonetti

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Results-driven Purchasing Manager specialized in global procurement and cost optimization.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I seek a procurement leadership role where I can drive strategic sourcing, cost savings, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment.

I am a results-driven Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in global procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization, currently leading purchasing operations in Barcelona.

I manage an €8M annual budget, lead a team, and have driven initiatives that achieved a 10% annual reduction on production items while streamlining supplier panels for quality and reliability.

Previously I managed procurement of interior plastic parts for multiple vehicle models, led high-value RFQs and global tenders (~€10M), and leveraged benchmarking and digital tools to improve supplier performance and Industry 4.0 integration.

I collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Logistics, Quality, and Marketing to support new product launches and ensure supply chain resilience, combining analytical rigor with strong negotiation and leadership skills.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Purchasing Manager

Current

Sinclair

Dec 2021 - Present (4 years)

Oversee purchasing operations and manage an €8M annual budget, implementing global procurement strategies and achieving a 10% annual cost reduction while enhancing supplier performance and supply chain resilience.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Management Contract Negotiation Procurement Cross Functional Collaboration Supplier Performance

Interior Parts Purchasing Specialist

Seat S.A.

Mar 2013 - Dec 2021 (8 years 9 months)

Managed procurement of 30% of interior plastic parts across five vehicle models, led global RFQs (~€10M tender) and delivered ~5% cost reductions through negotiations, value engineering and benchmarking.

RFQ Value Engineering Contract Negotiation Cost Analysis

Assistant Brand Manager

Unilever

Mar 2012 - Jan 2013 (10 months)

Managed marketing budgets and campaign performance for skin and oral care brands, coordinated agencies on packaging and communications, and supported marketing and S&OP planning.

Brand Management Budget Management Campaign Analysis Agency Management S&OP Market Research

Purchasing & Marketing Analyst

Danone

Apr 2011 - Dec 2011 (8 months)

Evaluated and managed suppliers for promotional campaigns, controlled budgets and supplier performance to ensure quality, timely delivery and cost efficiency across Danone brands.

Budget Management Quality Control Vendor Management Cost Optimization Procurement

General Management Assistant

Hotel Arts – Ritz Carlton

Nov 2010 - Mar 2011 (4 months)

Supported hotel operations by validating KPIs, coordinating VIP guest experiences and managing scheduling and event planning for senior management to ensure service quality.

Operations Support KPIs Guest Management Event Coordination Scheduling Quality

Project Engineer

Empresas Polar

Aug 2008 - Sep 2009 (1 year 1 month)

Led validation of a new production line, produced acceptance reports, developed operator manuals and defined KPIs to measure and improve filling area productivity.

Validation Acceptance Testing Technical Documentation KPIs Process Improvement Training Development Manufacturing

Trade Marketing Analyst

Empresas Polar

Sep 2007 - Jul 2008 (10 months)

Executed merchandising strategy for small retailers to improve product positioning, conducted sales meetings and maintained client follow-up to drive business development.

Trade Marketing Merchandising Business Development Client Relationship Management Proposal Development Product Positioning