Carla de Alba
Procurement Specialist- West Region @Ryerson
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Specialist- West Region @Ryerson
Fresno, CA, US
Led strategic sourcing and category management for the West Region, overseeing multi-million-dollar spend across long products (stainless & aluminum)—Drove cost reduction initiatives that achieved measurable savings while improving supplier performance and delivery reliability—Partnered with Planning & Operations teams on SIOP cycles, improving forecast accuracy and minimizing stock-outs—Implemented supplier scorecards and KPIs to elevate performance standards and strengthen key vendor relationships—Streamlined procurement processes, reducing PO cycle time and improving internal stakeholder satisfaction.
EDUCATION
California State University, Fresno
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Colegio Salesiano Anahuac Chapalita
High School Diploma
Clovis Community College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Universidad del Valle de México
International Business and Commerce Administration
ABOUT CARLA DE ALBA
Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain SpecialistI’m a results-driven procurement and supply chain professional with 10+ years of experience delivering strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization across industrial and metals sectors. I partner closely with cross-functional teams (operations, planning, finance, logistics) to ensure alignment with business objectives, improve supplier performance, and mitigate supply-chain risks.I have hands-on experience in:• Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations• SIOP collaboration and demand forecasting• Inventory optimization and risk mitigation• Spend analysis and supplier performance metrics• Cross-regional sourcing strategyI excel at transforming operational requirements into strategic solutions that reduce cost, improve service, and strengthen supplier partnerships.My goal is to step into senior or manager-track procurement and supply chain roles where I can influence strategy, drive measurable impact, and lead high-performing teams.
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