Pedro Ibarra
Strategic Procurement Category Expert with 15+ Years in Manufacturing & Food Safety Strategic Sourcing | Negotiation| Leadership | Supplier Development | Agribusiness |Responsible Sourcing | Quality Assurance
- Role
- Strategic Procurement Category Manager at Kellanova
- Location
- Battle Creek, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pedro Ibarra
As a seasoned Strategic Procurement Category Manager with over 15 years of global…
Experience
Strategic Procurement Category Manager
Oct 2023 — Present
Developed and executed strategies for five ingredient categories for the KNA Region. Managed a budget of $90M USD across diverse markets and conditions. Partnered with global/regional stakeholders to meet quality, diversity, and sustainability targets. Delivered results in savings, cash flow, and service metrics. Ensured compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Conducted market analysis and risk assessments to optimize procurement strategies. Led negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions. Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes. Monitored and reported on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Developed and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Education
Instituto Desafío
Master's degree, Human potential development
2012 — 2014
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Industrial engineering and administrator
2001 — 2005
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineer and Manager
2005 — 2005
Skills
- Procurement
- Strategic Sourcing
- Strategic Negotiations
- Food Safety
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Tpm
- Haccp
- Communication Skills
- Positive Can-Do Attitude
- Positive Team Player
- Requirements Analysis
- Food Manufacturing
- Budgets
- Supply Chain
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Supply Chain Management
- Negotiation
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Scrm
- Management
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cost Reduction Strategy
- Cost Reduction Analysis
- Food Quality
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