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Siemens HealthineersInternal Audit Manager
Mar. 2019United States- Led a team of auditors in conducting comprehensive reviews of utilization management vendor services, including financial, operational (focusing on procurement processes), quality and compliance audits across Siemens Healthineers global healthcare operations.
- Developed and implemented a risk assessment methodology specifically focused on vendor management for utilization management services, identifying and mitigating potential risks like contractual compliance, financial stability, and service quality. This methodology streamlined the audit process by 15% and resulted in the identification and mitigation of $2.3 million in potential cost savings through vendor contract optimization recommendations.
- Monitor and benchmark actual performance against budget and forecast to analyze variances and communicate audit findings to senior management across the organization.
- Translate actionable data into insights for business leaders.
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws as well as ensure vendors adhere to all applicable legal, regulatory and accreditation mandates.
- Risk assessment and identification of audit scope and controls to optimize vendor selection.
SiemensFinancial Auditor
Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2019Mexico City Area, Mexico- Financial, operational, compliance, quality, Supply Chain Management and Procurement audits and other engagements in Siemens throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
- Analyzed audit findings to identify opportunities for cost optimization in vendor contracts for utilization management services. - Presented actionable insights to senior management, influencing strategic decision-making for vendor selection and contract negotiations.
- Conducted audits of supplier selection processes for utilization management services, ensuring adherence to internal policies and compliance with healthcare regulations.
SiemensCommodity Manager
Aug. 2013 - Mar. 2016- Lead for one year the Americas Commodity Managers (Cabinets & Switchgear) to develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services, ensuring continuous improvement in processes and capabilities.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes and ensure alignment with company goals. This resulted in a 10% reduction in annual vendor spend on key utilization management contracts (4 million USD yearly).
- Established performance metrics and monitored vendor performance for utilization management services, identifying areas for improvement and collaborating with vendors to enhance service quality.
FlextronicsSr. Buyer
Mar. 2012 - Jun. 2013Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico- Managed a team of four buyers, overseeing production planning and sourcing for medical device projects, optimizing cash flow and inventory turns.
- Responsible for placing purchase orders and monitoring materials cycle in Flextronics Global Services projects HTC and MICROSOFT. Managing near to 800 components from all commodities, using Baan V-IV and excel.
- Onboarded more than 20 high quality suppliers, cutting the middleman. Provided the company with over 20 million USD in savings.
- Oversee the management of supplier performance, ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitoring inventory turns and days of inventory to increase cash flow. Successfully implementing "Just In Time" and Kanban system to reduce inventory turns from 4 to 2 per year.
SanminaBuyer / Planner
Mar. 2011 - Mar. 2012Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico- Successfully monitored compliance with all contractual requirements, vendor performance and reporting, contributing with 8% year over year savings in materials cost (8.9 million USD)
- Responsible for planning and selecting goods and services based on a comprehensive evaluation of price, quality, and delivery timelines for products using Oracle 11i and Agile Database.
- Managed relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and industry influencers.
- Coordinated purchasing activities to meet forecast commitments.
Exact ElectronicsLogistics Manager / Manufacturer's Representative
Jan. 2008 - Mar. 2011Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico- Achieved one million USD of cost savings by optimizing supply chain operations.
- Provided technical and logistics support and cost optimization consulting for mechanical, plastic, and passive components for brands like: Insulfab, Panjit, SG Electronics, Torex, Silitech and 12 more.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective and timely acquisition of goods and services.
- Managed internal IT protocols, guidelines, and suppliers to successfully implement the IT environment in new site.
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