Gabriel Zamora
Vice President of Finance & Administration @Pemex Procurement International, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Finance & Administration @Pemex Procurement International, Inc
Houston, TX, US
Promoted to serve as a direct report to the CEO based on consistent, high-impact performance across finance, procurement, and operational leadership roles. I currently lead and oversee company operations and enterprise functions including procurement, human resources, administration, financial services, customer service, and IT—managing a cross-functional team of 45 professionals across the U.S. and Mexico. I am also a standing member of the PPI Ethics Committee.I hold full accountability for corporate governance, operational oversight, internal controls, financial and statistical reporting (to executive leadership and regulatory bodies), and government/insurance compliance. I manage full P&L responsibility for a $25M operating budget and oversee the financial administration of $85M in annual accounts payable, including equipment, services, freight, and inspections.Key Achievements:ERP Transformation: Spearheaded the design and rollout of a customized ERP platform, replacing an expensive legacy system with an internally built solution tailored to the company’s operational needs—resulting in improved process efficiency and significant cost savings.Revenue & Profitability Growth: Reversed a multi-year sales decline, achieving six consecutive quarters of revenue growth. Delivered a sustained average of 25% revenue increase over four years, improving profitability by 14%($3.5M gain).Governance & Forecasting: Established a robust governance framework for capital planning and budgeting. Implemented forecasting best practices that minimized variances and improved financial predictability at both macro and departmental levels.Core Competencies: Executive Decision-Making · Strategic Procurement & Global Sourcing · Cross-Functional Team Leadership · Supplier Performance & Development · Business Operations · Budget Governance · Risk Management · Business Transformation
EDUCATION
Universidad Tecnológica de México
Postgraduate Degree, Finance, General
Universidad Tecnológica de México
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Master's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce
ABOUT GABRIEL ZAMORA
As Vice President of Finance & Administration at Pemex Procurement International, Inc.(PPI), I lead enterprise-wide functions including financial planning, budgeting, internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management. I hold full P&L responsibility and oversee a multinational team of 45 professionals across the United States and Mexico. I serve on the PPI Ethics Committee and act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on matters of compliance, capital allocation, and operational performance.With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector and international procurement, I bring a track record of delivering measurable results in highly complex and regulated environments. I’ve successfully led negotiations and lifecycle management for contracts exceeding $300M USD, achieving more than $200M in cost savings through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and supply chain optimization.My expertise spans ERP and procure-to-pay systems (including COUPA implementation), ISO-based internal control frameworks, and global supplier alliance management. I hold an MBA, a postgraduate degree in Finance, and a PMP certification—equipping me to lead both transformation and stability with equal strength.I am passionate about building high-performing, cross-cultural teams, championing accountability and transparency, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders. I’m particularly interested in executive opportunities where finance, governance, and operational strategy intersect to drive sustainable growth.
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