MS Office, Aravo, Coupa, Oracle, SAP
SERGIO CALDERON ODIO
Ex-McKInsey | Third Party Risk Management | Master Data | Operations | Procurement | Customer Service |
Barreal De Heredia
Summary
Experienced professional in supplier management focused on risk analysis and vendor onboarding and master data maintenance. Expertise operationalizing third-party risk management platforms like Aravo and Certa. Proven success in optimizing supplier data accuracy and implementing fraud prevention. Demonstrated leadership managing cross-cultural teams fostering an environment of respect and openness. Customer service oriented with strong attention to detail and high sense of urgency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Enablement Cluster Lead
McKinsey & Company
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Managed a cross-cultural team of 9 members, including mentoring and performance management of direct reports.
- Led the Americas team in third-party risk management using platforms such as Aravo, Hoover's D&B, and Transparint, ensuring robust risk assessment.
- Led team during SAP implementation throughout the year 2023, creating SOPs and delivering training to the team.
- Implemented supplier data quality assurance processes, reducing discrepancies and improving payment accuracy by 5%.
- Developed and operationalized bank verification protocols, successfully minimizing fraud risk during supplier updates by 99%.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities, and career progression.
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong leadership skills, fostering collaboration among diverse team members.
Sr. Associate Optimize Helpdesk Systems Support
McKinsey & Company
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Managed incident response and troubleshooting for Coupa Procurement Tool and Perceptive Software (ImageNow), ensuring system stability and fast resolution of high-priority issues.
- Effectively established and developed new relationships with IT and AP internal teams across the world, reducing incident resolution time by 20%.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives related to Perceptive Software, partnering with an external consultant, improving workflow efficiency by 50% in the final payment stage. These included using tools such as SQL developer, Oracle, and JavaScript.
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
Purchasing Associate/Sr Purchasing Associate
McKinsey & Company
07.2011 - 12.2016
- Worked with cross-functional teams from US, India, Prague, and Manila to design and launch a vendor onboarding platform (Vetted, now Certa), incorporating risk management features and data quality assurance into supplier onboarding process.
- Designed and launched a vendor duplicate mitigation process in Ariba, reducing duplicate creation by 80% between 2013 and 2016.
- Designed and launched a vendor duplicate cleanup process in Ariba and Oracle, reducing number of duplicate records by approximately 60% between 2014 and 2015.
- Resolved invoicing discrepancies and payment disputes in a timely manner, fostering positive relationships with suppliers and minimizing disruptions to the supply chain.
Procurement Analyst
Gallito Display
01.2005 - 08.2009
- Led the procurement of store fixtures, managing supplier relationships in the U.S., China, and Taiwan. Sourced and established new commercial relations with suppliers from the US and China and obtained price reductions up to 45%.
- Reorganized and standardized the supplier database using criteria such as price, payment terms, lead time, quality, and service, achieving cost savings of up to 15%.
Retail Store Manager
Gallito Display
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Achieved a 50% increase in client portfolio for the store in Paseo Colon in its first two years of operations, implementing a sales plan that included frequent visits and telemarketing.
- Achieved an average increase of 80% in annual sales between the years 2002 and 2005 through a sales plan based on customer behavior and preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad Fidelitas
Costa RicaNo Degree - Industrial Engineering And Business Administration
Instituto Tecnologico De Costa Rica
Costa RicaSkills
Operations Management
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Skills
Excellent Communication
Personal Information
ID Number: 109960472
Software
SQL, JAVASCRIPT
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supplier Enablement Cluster Lead
McKinsey & Company
01.2020 - 10.2024
Sr. Associate Optimize Helpdesk Systems Support
McKinsey & Company
01.2017 - 12.2019
Purchasing Associate/Sr Purchasing Associate
McKinsey & Company
07.2011 - 12.2016
Procurement Analyst
Gallito Display
01.2005 - 08.2009
Retail Store Manager
Gallito Display
01.2002 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad Fidelitas
No Degree - Industrial Engineering And Business Administration
Instituto Tecnologico De Costa Rica
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