Mariana Alderete
Montevideo
Summary
Knowledgeable Buyer experienced in supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on a consistent schedule. Expert background in purchasing and procurement environments. Proficient in pricing structures, supplier relations and contract negotiation.
Skilled Buyer Specialist with background in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and reducing costs. Strengths include strategic planning, inventory management, and trend analysis. Previous roles have resulted in improved efficiency of procurement processes, increased savings, and enhanced vendor relationships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer Specialist
MTA INGENIERIA
Montevideo
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
- Coordinated with legal department to ensure contracts met all regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Analyzed and completed supplier performance reviews, addressing corrective actions.
- Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.
- Evaluated vendor qualifications based on price, quality, selection, service and support.
- Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
PRODUCT MANAGER
GENERSOL
Montevideo
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with internal and external parties.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to ensure feature specifications are understood and implemented correctly.
- Monitored industry trends and identified opportunities for innovation within the product portfolio.
- Identified customer needs through user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms.
- Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
Budget Assistant
Saceem
Montevideo
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided technical advice to internal stakeholders regarding the preparation of tenders.
- Prepared for work to be completed by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications and part lists.
- Negotiated terms and conditions of contracts with suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Reviewed customer requirements and prepared cost estimates based on this information.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues from other departments to ensure timely delivery of accurate bids.
- Prepared tender documents, including specifications, conditions of contract and schedules of rates.
Research Assistant
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (UdelaR)
Montevideo
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Provided support for faculty members with grant applications related to research projects.
- Set up, calibrated, and maintained laboratory and field research equipment.
- Prepared reports, presentations, and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Analyzed experimental results and determined whether results fit within standard procedures.
Project Technical Assistant
BATFER INVESTMENT S.A
Montevideo
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Execution of research and development tasks for new products and suppliers abroad, as well as assistance to clients both internal and external to the company in the purchasing process.
Teacher's Assistant
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (UdelaR)
Montevideo
07.2016 - 04.2018
- Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Facultad De Ingenieria - UdelaR
Montevideo, Uruguay12-2024
High School Diploma -
San Javier
Tacuarembo, Uruguay12-2009
Skills
- Vendor coordination
- Negotiation
- Pricing negotiations
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier sourcing
- Strategic sourcing
- Relationship building
- Pricing analysis
- Cost controls
- Purchasing strategies
- New market research
- Contract preparation
- Client relationship building
Affiliations
- Illustrator: I am passionate about drawing and illustration, and I have an Instagram page where I share my artistic work.
- Creative Entrepreneurship: I have developed a business where I made sublimations, stickers, notebooks and other personalized products.
Languages
Spanish
First Language
Portuguese
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Buyer Specialist
MTA INGENIERIA
11.2024 - Current
PRODUCT MANAGER
GENERSOL
01.2024 - 11.2024
Budget Assistant
Saceem
09.2022 - 01.2024
Research Assistant
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (UdelaR)
07.2021 - 03.2022
Project Technical Assistant
BATFER INVESTMENT S.A
06.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher's Assistant
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING (UdelaR)
07.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Facultad De Ingenieria - UdelaR
High School Diploma -
San Javier
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