Mercedes Guldris
Buenos Aires
Summary
Experienced senior manager proficient in managing reporting, budgeting and compliance areas. Adept at updating and working with executive leadership. Bringing superior skills in planning, negotiation and complex problem-solving gained several years experience. More than 20 years in Procurement organizations and multi national companies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw Materials Sr. Manager Vaccines
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires
2021.10 - Current
- Manages a spend perimeter of 50 m€ across six campuses within the region (Toronto, Swiftwater, Protein Sciences, Ocoyoacac, Cuatitlán, Pilar). Achieved 5% of cost savings.
- Adapts, executes, and implements global/regional category strategies based on guidance from Category Heads for Vaccines sites in Americas
- Partners with Vaccines’ site leadership team across the region
- Key supplier manager at global level for global vendors managing 50 m€ of spend that includes sites from Specialty Care business and in other regions such as Europe
- Leads global supplier relationship management programs and global negotiations for core vendors. Participated in Partner to Win program during 2023. Achieved 28% of cost savings after the first round of negotiations.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
Region Country category buyer & Manager for Marketing and Sales Promotion Services
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires
2019.02 - 2021.10
- Managed 30 m€ across the region. Including sub categories like Media, Marketing Research services; Market Access; Patient Support program services; Marketing Advertisement agencies.
- Adapted global category strategies to South Cone region; considering country specific macro economical conditions, such as hyper inflation context in Argentina.
- Reviewed and analyzed product data to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Conducted regular market research activities to identify potential sources of supply for products and services within assigned categories.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies related to purchasing processes. Collaborated with SEC audit in Argentina
LATAM Regional Category Head Consulting Services, Marketing Consulting & Legal Fees Latam
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires
2016.12 - 2019.02
Procurement Leader
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
Buenos Aires
2015.08 - 2016.12
- Manager: 1 Buyer
Leader of Corporate Services for Latin America South
Monsanto Argentina SACI
2013.04 - 2015.08
Vendor Manager – Software acquisition
Kimberly Clark S.A.
2012.08 - 2013.03
Leader of the Strategic Supply area for LA Corporate Services
Cargill SACI
2009.09 - 2012.08
Global Procurement Sr. Analyst
American Express Argentina S.A.
2006.12 - 2012.08
Purchasing Analyst
Nalco Argentina S.R.L.
2001.04 - 2004.11
Education
MA in International Studies -
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
12.2021
Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations -
Universidad del Salvador
12.2004
Skills
- Negotiation
- Strategy
- Influence people
- Efficient Communication
- Process Oriented
- Think differently
- Data-driven decision-making
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Innovation management
- SAP / SAP S/4 Hana
- Ariba
- Emptoris
- COUPA
- English
- French
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Travel & Relocation
Available to travel and looking to be relocated
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Raw Materials Sr. Manager Vaccines
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
2021.10 - Current
Region Country category buyer & Manager for Marketing and Sales Promotion Services
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
2019.02 - 2021.10
LATAM Regional Category Head Consulting Services, Marketing Consulting & Legal Fees Latam
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
2016.12 - 2019.02
Procurement Leader
Sanofi Aventis Argentina S.A.
2015.08 - 2016.12
Leader of Corporate Services for Latin America South
Monsanto Argentina SACI
2013.04 - 2015.08
Vendor Manager – Software acquisition
Kimberly Clark S.A.
2012.08 - 2013.03
Leader of the Strategic Supply area for LA Corporate Services
Cargill SACI
2009.09 - 2012.08
Global Procurement Sr. Analyst
American Express Argentina S.A.
2006.12 - 2012.08
Purchasing Analyst
Nalco Argentina S.R.L.
2001.04 - 2004.11
MA in International Studies -
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations -
Universidad del Salvador