Luis Naranjo
Procurement & Supply Chain Senior Leader
- Role
- Director Contracts & Procurement Rio Tinto Lithium Projects at Rio Tinto
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Luis Naranjo
Senior Procurement and Supply Chain leader with 26+ years in strategic sourcing, contracting strategies, contract & supplier management, inventory and warehouse management and cost reduction within Oil & Gas and Energy industries. Proven track record in leading teams, achieving cost savings, driving innovation, while complying with HSE and sustainability standards. Highly experienced in market assessment, supplier negotiation of large contracts, cost optimization, analytics and end-to-end systems optimization. Seeking to contribute to a growth-focused, efficient organization.
Experience
Director Contracts & Procurement Rio Tinto Lithium Projects
Apr 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Provide strategic direction for end-to-end contracting and procurement across a global portfolio of six major capital projects in Argentina and Canada (valued at $3.8B).* Develop and implement global C&P frameworks and governance models to ensure consistency, mitigate risk, and maximize value across international jurisdictions.* Direct negotiation and management of high-value EPCM, equipment, and services contracts, including claims and dispute resolution.* Cultivate strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and value on an annual spend of ~$600M.
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Economía de la empresa
2003 — 2005
Texas A&M University
Business Leadership Development I, Business Development
2011 — 2011
Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Industrial Engineer, Ingeniería industrial
1994 — 2000
Westfield Business School
Executive MBA, Executive Management
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