Blanca Cotanda
Procurement Associate @Santander
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Associate @Santander
As Procurement Associate my role sees me nurturing relationships with Aquanima, VRAC and TPRM teams to smoothly oversee Suppliers Onboarding and certification of Services and Suppliers and the supervising of service risk assessments. My role also sees me monitoring the lifecycle of the spend request process, managing new AORP accounts and handling all intercompany and third-party debt.Key achievements included:• Drove growth through the implementation of SAP and other internal Tools.• Managed a global project called ‘Project Transfer’ for all the group geographies, working collaboratively with Finance to make sure Masters Agreements and annexes were completed and signed with the relevant Santander entities.• Demonstrated advanced communication abilities in order to build strong relationships with service managers and stakeholders, obtaining information to facilitate the prompt finalisation of contracts.• Consistently met value and productivity targets through adhering closely to company policies and procedures and using well-developed interpersonal skills.• Key player in the implementation of a new software program, Purchify, for supporting end to end procurement lifecycle, including supplier onboarding, purchase request and invoice generation.
EDUCATION
Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics
Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Master Degree in Law
City St George’s, University of London
Banking and Finance
City St George’s, University of London
Human Rights and Managament
Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Master Degree in Business Administration
Esade
Company Managament in Europe
SKILLS
ABOUT BLANCA COTANDA
During a career that has primarily centred around the finance sector, I have established a strong reputation for my ability to oversee innovative process developments and implement forward thinking software and tools that have had a positive impact on business efficiency and client engagement. My main areas of expertise lie in providing input on matters such as financial and legal analysis, contract management, revenue and accounts payable objectives.I not only have considerable experience in financial analysis, but I have also been heavily involved in the procurement of new business and services, from the initial point of enquiry, where I specialise in building rapport with clients and understanding their unique needs, I work collaboratively to deliver tailored services that consistently exceed expectations.Having held leadership positions on a formal and informal basis, I am recognised for my ability to maintain high levels of performance and morale even under intense pressure. This is particularly important when developing and rolling out process improvements, where there is the need not only to meet the expectation of the business/client but also to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance. I navigate this kind of scenario with professionalism and the appropriate degree of authority, leveraging expertise in communication and negotiation to resolve the most challenging situations.I thoroughly enjoy meeting and interacting with a wide range of individuals and collaborating with them to identify and achieve objectives.I have an unwavering commitment to continual business development in order to meet the changing technical and structural needs of the sector.
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