Maria C Cañaveral
Procurement Manager - Consultant @FCC / FAC
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager - Consultant @FCC / FAC
Calgary, AB, CA
Spearheaded development and implementation of a national procurement framework for a Crown corporation, ensuring full compliance with federal public-sector regulations and trade agreements while introducing performance dashboards and KPIs for enterprise-wide visibility.Embedded as a strategic advisor to design and operationalize procurement excellence.Advisory & Framework Design: Developed a cost-savings tracking framework and QA/QC measurement and reporting process for Source-to-Contract, acting as an internal consultant to elevate procurement rigor, reporting, and governance.Stakeholder Facilitation: Led sourcing initiatives by engaging Legal, Finance, and Business Unit leaders to define objectives, mitigate risk, and achieve aligned negotiation outcomes—mirroring client-facing advisory engagement.Data-Driven Insight Generation: Conducted spend analytics for Contingent Labor and Real Estate categories, delivering strategic roadmaps for supplier consolidation, rate optimization, and lifecycle management.
EDUCATION
Griffith University
Master's degree, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Universidad EAFIT
Bachelor in Business Management., International Business
ABOUT MARIA C CAÑAVERAL
I specialize in balancing cost, lead time, and operational priorities in regulated, project-driven environments. With over 15 years of experience in IT procurement, vendor governance, and contract lifecycle management, I specialize in overseeing the end‑to‑end performance of outsourced and managed service providers (MSPs) within complex, regulated environments. My expertise lies in ensuring service stability, enforcing SLAs and KPIs, and driving financial stewardship through strategic cost optimization and vendor consolidation. My approach centers on building respectful, sustainable relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities while driving measurable results. I\'ve managed end-to-end Indigenous supplier engagement, simplified procurement processes to improve accessibility, and educated internal stakeholders on reconciliation-focused procurement practices. Currently supporting Indigenous procurement integration at Farm Credit Canada. Passionate about embedding reconciliation into supply chains and creating genuine economic pathways for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit businesses. Witnessed the evolution of Australia\'s Indigenous procurement landscape from its 2009 inception through the transformative 2015 Indigenous Procurement Policy, bringing international leading practices to Canadian reconciliation efforts.What I Bring: • MSP & Vendor Governance: Proven track record managing 200+ technology vendors, implementing performance scorecards, and ensuring contractual compliance across cloud services, IT infrastructure, and enterprise software. • Oil & Gas Sector Experience: Direct experience with Origin Energy (ConocoPhillips-Sinopec JV) and advising oil & gas clients on procurement for operational technology stacks, including SCADA and ERP systems. • Cost Optimization & Budget Management: Achieved $1.5M+ in annual savings through strategic contract renegotiation, vendor consolidation, and process automation. • Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Finance, and Legal teams to align sourcing strategy with business goals and ensure operational resilience. I am passionate about building strong vendor partnerships, driving continuous improvement, and delivering measurable value to organizations navigating digital transformation.
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