Andres Fernandez Gamboa
Santa Ana,Costa Rica
Summary
Results-driven professional with a proven track record at Procter & Gamble, specializing in transforming Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. Achieved a 40% enhancement in efficiency through strategic planning and process optimization, leveraging strong people management and analytical skills to drive innovation in financial and operational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GLOBAL SOURCING OPERATIONS SR DIRECTOR
THOMSON REUTERS
01.2017 - Current
- Sourcing Solutions Global Sr Director
- Created and executed a global strategy with strategic sourcing to improve the E2E process from tactical buying to supplier payments
- This strategy included Taxes Management, Payments Steering Team creation, purchasing channels compliance, cards program, compliance and Ariba optimization
- The last year focused on the creation of new services and bringing new technologies, leveraging AI
- Procurement Global Solutions Director
- Led the transition of the procurement operations from UK and USA to Costa Rica and developed the strategy for P2P process improvement moving forward
P2P EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT
SYNFINY ADVISORS
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Proposed and led the PTP strategies across multiple transnational clients, delivering a diverse set of results depending on the customer's needs.
- Implementation of the PTP function from the beginning. Service center startup.
- Improvement of PTP processes, enabling 40% productivity.
- Implementation of PTP policies (tactical procurement and accounts payable).
- Savings strategy for tail spend management.
- Technology roadmap creation and execution, including PTP platforms and supplier collaboration portals.
- Artificial intelligence introduction leveraging existing technologies and platforms (i.e.) Ariba, Coupa, Power BIA, and others.
- Supported corporate strategies deliver more than 20% hard savings, leveraging the PTP function as an enabler and value engine.
- Analyzed financial data and identified opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability. (30% productivity and 25% cost avoidance)
- Designed comprehensive training programs to enhance employee performance. (PTP University I-learn and Career path)
- Researched current trends in the marketplace to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs.
PROCURE TO PAY DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
06.2015 - 01.2017
- P2P Capability Director (In charge of +130 people)
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Streamlined supply chain management to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Leading the capability team across Accounts Payable and Procurement, now P2PB
- This position I was charge of leading all type of process improvement across P2PB, any type of project impacting P2PB, all people development, technical support for our tools managed to run the operations, work migration (new scope or extended scope)
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Leading Procurement Services for the SJO Center and the Self Service procurement area globally
- In this position I was in charge for the entire service for non-Raw & Pack Services for the Americas, operation with ~70 people
- Employee satisfaction, User experience, Service SLAs, Quality of Service, KPIs for procurement and payments were some of the different things I was in charge of
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
- Directed operations to improve efficiency and increase profit margins.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
GLOBAL SERVICE DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Global Service Manager for Raw & Pack procurement services
- Focused on service migration of new scope to the service center (purchase order creation, mater data creation, invoice management and supplier analysis, among others)
- Led operation of + 100 people focused on R&P Direct Spending
- Similar measures than the ones mentioned for Indirect Spending
SENIOR TEAM MANAGER
PROCTER & GAMBLE
01.2007 - 05.2011
- Senior Team Manager (B2) for the Americas purchases to payments cycle (leading a 50 people team including 4 supervisors)
TEAM SUPERVISOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
10.2005 - 12.2006
- Team supervisor (B1) for North America purchases to payments cycle (leading a team of 13 people)
Education
MBA (Licenciatura) - Business Management
Centro Cultural CR Norteamericano & British Institute
01.2005
Bachelor Degree - Businesses Administration
Science and Arts University
01.2004
General Studies - Mathematics
Saint Marcos University
01.2001
National University -
National University
01.1999
Skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Emotional Intelligence principles
- People management
- Training delivery
- Communication & partnership
- Organizational development
- Training and development
- Client engagement
- Analytical thinking
- Operations analysis
- Process optimization
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Client requirements assessment
- Team collaboration
- Budget management
- Employee management
- Risk assessment
- Resource allocation
- Issue resolution
- Change management
- Project management
- Decision-making
- Process improvement
- Proposal development
- Best practices implementation
- Project implementation
- Multitasking and organization
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Operations management
- Lean six sigma
Certification
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Customer Service
- Coaching GROW
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Time Effectiveness
- Presentation Skills
- Situational Leadership
- Corporate Athlete
References
- Jet Antonio, Procurement VP, Modelez, Singapore, (65) 90824410, jetantonio18@gmail.com
- Mark Witzani, Accounts Payable VP, Thomson Reuters, USA, (651) 324-4438, mark.witzany@gmail.com
- Bernal Brenes, P2P Director, P&G, Costa Rica, (506) 87069167
- Christian Lee, Global Partner, Synfiny, USA, (513) 8070424, cclee@synfiny.com
- Landon Wu, Procurement VP, Thomson Reuters, Singapore, (65) 92335038, langdon.wu@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: Senior Business Administrator
Affiliations
- Long distance triathlete
- Karaoke singer
- Basketball player
- Dedicated father of 3 sons
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Elementary (A2)
A2
French
Beginner
A1
Accomplishments
- Multiple Triathlon World Championship participation and podium awards
- Graduated with honors in different levels during university
- Multiple awards within Procter & Gamble - Global Customer Satisfaction Award winner
- Global advisor for Synfiny in 2024
Timeline
GLOBAL SOURCING OPERATIONS SR DIRECTOR
THOMSON REUTERS
01.2017 - Current
P2P EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT
SYNFINY ADVISORS
01.2017 - 12.2017
PROCURE TO PAY DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
06.2015 - 01.2017
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
10.2012 - 06.2015
GLOBAL SERVICE DIRECTOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
06.2011 - 09.2012
SENIOR TEAM MANAGER
PROCTER & GAMBLE
01.2007 - 05.2011
TEAM SUPERVISOR
PROCTER & GAMBLE
10.2005 - 12.2006
MBA (Licenciatura) - Business Management
Centro Cultural CR Norteamericano & British Institute
Bachelor Degree - Businesses Administration
Science and Arts University
General Studies - Mathematics
Saint Marcos University
National University -
National University
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