Patricia Alvarez Anaya

About Patricia Alvarez Anaya

I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) Contracts & Supply Chain Leader with 8+ years of proven success across the Energy, Utilities, and U.S. Government sectors. I have managed complex contracts and compliance processes for commercial and federal programs, ensuring adherence to FAR/DFARS, EAR, and ITAR regulations. I previously held a U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance and can obtain SCI clearance if required. I have the ability to obtain Secret Clearance (SCI) and have held one in the past during my employment with TRW.I specialize in strategic procurement and contract management, having led $50M+ in annual initiatives and achieved over $10M in cost savings through advanced negotiations, supplier collaboration, and leverage-driven strategies. I excel at aligning contractual obligations with corporate policies, legal standards, and customer requirements.I build and maintain high-performance supplier partnerships that enhance compliance, resilience, and operational efficiency. I work closely with engineering, legal, finance, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with business goals, regulatory demands, and project timelines.I hold a CCMP certification from UC Irvine and bring strong analytical, risk assessment, and negotiation skills, driven by a passion for delivering value, mitigating risk, and achieving operational excellence in global supply chains.

Experience

1. Procurement Professional West Basin Municipal Water District

   Jacobs

   Sep 2025 — Present · El Segundo, CA, US

   I join the Jacobs Team to Operate and Maintain the largest Water Recycling System in Southern CaliforniaDelivering five tailored types of recycled water to improve water resilience in the region.• Supporting the five-year Operation & Maintenance contract with West Basin Municipal Water District. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency using SAP Ariba and Oracle ERP system.• Engaging in strategic sourcing initiatives to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in procurement activities.

Education

• UC Irvine

  Management of Business Contracts, Certificate Program, International Business/Trade/Commerce

• University of San Francisco

  Bachelor's degree

• University of San Francisco

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Prelaw, Sociology

• University of Michigan

  Course Certificate, Contracts

• University of Michigan

  Certificate, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

Skills

• Hatha Yoga
• Blogging
• Executive/Personal Assistant
• Vendor Management
• Birth
• Healing
• Experienced Speaker
• Stress
• Stress Management
• Meditation
• Natural Childbirth
• Personal Development
• Teaching
• Holistic Health
• Contracts/Paralegal
• Proofreading
• Childbirth
• Coaching
• Brand Ambassadorship
• Contract Management
• Fitness
• Wellness
• Relaxation
• Presentations
• Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator
• Contractual Agreements
• Yoga
• Marketing Coordinator
• Writers
• Amateur Photographer
• Pregnancy
• Creative Writing
• Prenatal Care
• Public Speaking
• Research & Writing
• Reiki
• Alternative Medicine
• Spanish Translation
• Pain Management
• Teacher Trainer