Francisco Ponce Iturra
Procurement - Category Manager @Cooke Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement - Category Manager @Cooke Inc.
Provide project management support and negotiation leadership with supply base to execute purchase orders and/or contracts, resolving performance issues, warranty disputes, and claims-Managing critical supplier relationships to ensure compliance with contractual agreements, terms, conditions, schedule, quality, safety, and deliverables-Monitoring market conditions and maintaining an understanding of cost drivers that affect our critical source of supply-Provide expediting support as needed to maintain operational goals-Proven experience with RFI/RFP/RFQ, analysis of supplier proposals, negotiation of contract commercial terms and conditions with suppliers.
EDUCATION
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Certificate, BUSINESS STRATEGY & DECISION-MAKING
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Diploma, Food innovation: challenges and opportunities for the industry
University of Melbourne
Specialist Certificate in Strategic Marketing, Marketing
University of Melbourne
Master's degree, Master of Supply Chain Management
University of New Brunswick
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Universidad de Playa Ancha
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Civil Engineering (Industrial)
ABOUT FRANCISCO PONCE ITURRA
Hey there! I\'m Francisco, your go-to guy for all things Procurement and Supply Chain. My adventure kicked off at PepsiCo as a Process Engineer, where I caught the operation and supply chain bug. Since then, I\'ve armed myself with a Master’s in Supply Chain Management, an MBA, and badges like PMP, MCIPS, and Six Sigma Black Belt. Now, I\'m on a quest to snag the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation in Canada to turbocharge my role as a Procurement Manager. My Journey: From tinkering with processes at PepsiCo, I\'ve grown into someone who can\'t resist making things run smoother and more efficiently. I love turning supply chain puzzles into solutions that make everyone go \"Wow, that\'s smart!\" What I\'m Great At- Project Juggling: I make sure projects not only land on time but with a flourish- Efficiency Hacks: With Six Sigma, I\'ve turned operational chaos into streamlined success- Strategic Buying: My MCIPS and future SCMP mean I\'m always one step ahead in procurement strategy- Team Vibes: I believe in leading with a smile, encouraging everyone to bring their best game. Why Choose Me- I\'m all about blending big-picture thinking with the nitty-gritty of execution- My brain is wired to solve problems, making supply chain headaches a thing of the past- I\'m passionate about mentoring and seeing others grow, because success is a team sport. Let\'s Connect! Fancy talking shop about innovative procurement, dreaming up the next big supply chain breakthrough, or just geeking out over operational excellence? Hit me up! Let’s make efficiency and innovation happen together.
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