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Veronica Santiago

@veronicasantiago

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Dynamic Global Strategic Procurement and Operations executive driving revenue growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, operational excellence, and strategic partnerships.

I am a seasoned Global Strategic Procurement and Operations executive with extensive experience across diverse industries including SAAS, technology, raw materials, chemicals, manufacturing, marketing, and food and beverage sectors. I have a proven track record of driving revenue growth, fostering operational excellence, and cultivating strategic partnerships. My expertise lies in developing corporate culture, delivering innovative solutions, and achieving bottom-line results through extraordinary savings and efficiencies.

Throughout my career, I have spearheaded the successful expansion of global operations, particularly in the food and beverage industry, resulting in significant market presence and revenue growth. I implemented innovative operational strategies that enhanced efficiency and cost savings for clients. Additionally, I developed a centralized rapid response system during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring uninterrupted critical patient care and securing over a billion dollars in medical supplies.

My accomplishments include orchestrating the implementation of an ERP system that led to a 20% increase in annual revenue and managing global procurement operations that achieved over $12 million in cost savings. I am passionate about optimizing procurement processes and enhancing operational efficiency, and I thrive in environments that challenge me to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Current

EmVas Consulting Firm

As COO, I drive operational excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance organizational performance. I focus on fostering partnerships and implementing innovative solutions to achieve significant cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Operational Excellence Strategic Partnerships Efficiency Improvement Leadership

Current

Chief Operating Officer

Current

EmVas Consulting Firm

As COO, I oversee global procurement operations, negotiate contracts, and cultivate strategic supplier relationships, resulting in improved cost savings and quality assurance. I lead cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Procurement Contract Negotiation Cross Functional Team Leadership

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing

Montefiore Medical Center

Jan 2020 - Oct 2020 (9 months)

Led strategic sourcing initiatives, optimizing procurement processes and establishing supplier relationships to ensure quality assurance and cost savings during critical supply chain demands.

Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Optimization Quality Assurance

Director of Indirect Procurement

Heineken USA

Aug 2015 - Oct 2017 (2 years 2 months)

Oversaw indirect procurement operations, enhancing stakeholder engagement and implementing strategies that improved supplier relationships and procurement performance.

Stakeholder Engagement Supplier Performance Implementation Strategy

Direct Category Manager

GfK

Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Managed direct category procurement, focusing on optimizing inventory systems and enhancing procurement capabilities to achieve cost efficiencies.

Category Management Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Director of Operations and Procurement

NICE System, Inc.

Feb 2008 - Nov 2013 (5 years 9 months)

Directed operations and procurement, implementing process improvements and training programs that elevated organizational procurement capabilities and operational efficiency.

Operations Management Procurement Process Improvement Training

Senior Director, Supply Chain

Coronet Lighting

Oct 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Managed supply chain operations, focusing on procurement strategies that resulted in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency across the organization.

Supply Chain Management Leadership