Itzel Romero
Procurement Category Manager @Arterra Wines Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Category Manager @Arterra Wines Canada
Strategic Category Management for Raw Materials, Packaging & Indirect Category and Services• Supplier Management & Development – to include Supplier Reviews and Supplier Scorecard for designated suppliers, New Vendor approval process, Supplier Selection and Approval Process• Manage all contracts that relate directly or indirectly to the assigned commodities• Identifying cost saving initiatives and other Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related requirements• Developing and managing commodity supply base by identifying vendors and sources of supply for goods and services• Sourcing and negotiating requirements and agreements with vendors as required ensuring compliance and policies are met• Support P2P process management and governance• Develop contractual goals and leading negotiations; and supporting purchasing related KPI’s• Work in collaboration with key business stakeholders, Winemaking, Supply Chain, Finance, Technical Services, Operations, and Quality to ensure selected suppliers provide services consistent with our standards of quality, safety, costs, and efficiencies• Develop strong network of internal Procurement peers and managers, and collaborate with internal team members to drive best-in-class customer service to stakeholders• Execute cost improvement projects and strategies that deliver strategic total cost of ownership savings that meet or exceed business objectives• Category ownership and manage specifications, spend, vendor base and contracts for assigned categories
EDUCATION
Trent University
International Trade, Business
Instituto Bilingue Rudyard Kipling
Highschool, Area 3
Universidad del Valle de México
Bachelor, International Trade
SKILLS
ABOUT ITZEL ROMERO
I am a results-driven Global Procurement Leader with over 20 years of experience driving value within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. I specialize in transforming complex supply chains by developing category sourcing strategies that significantly reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) without compromising on quality or service levels.Throughout my career, I have bridge the gap between innovation and operational excellence. Whether leading the Procurement response for Innovation Management Board (IMB) processes or directing Design to Value (DTV) initiatives, my focus is always on aligning new product development with core strategic guardrails to drive both innovation and sustainability.Core Expertise- Strategic Sourcing: I manage the full supplier lifecycle—from finding the right partners to negotiating contracts and driving top-tier performance- NPD & Commercialization: I love bridging procurement and innovation, especially when launching new products or refreshing existing lines- Tech-Forward Operations: I’m a \"power user\" and implementer of SAP, Coupa, Ariba, Zycus, and JDE to keep operations running smoothly- Process Improvement: As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, I focus on data-driven results, continuous improvement, and clear PPV reporting.I am recognized for building high-trust stakeholder relationships across Finance, Winemaking, and Operations to deliver on corporate safety and cost goals.
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