Adriana Castillo

Selbstständig, Procurement Manager - Independent Consultant, Freelance
Caracas, Venezuela

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

International Purchasing
Business Analyst
Procurement
English Advance
Chinese Advance
Spanish Advance
Project management
Self-motivated with high level of energy
Business Process Development
Marketing material development
Supply Chain Management
Quality Management
Negotiation
Master of Business Administration
Strategic sourcing
Project Procurement
Technical purchasing
Procurement Planning
Business Development
Supplier selection
Business Analytics
Acquisition
International Business Development
Business Planning
Scrum

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Adriana Castillo

  • Bis heute 7 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Juli 2018

    Procurement Manager - Independent Consultant

    Freelance

    Designed and executed regional procurement strategies, achieving 15-20% cost reduction through AI analytics and strategic sourcing. Implemented ISO 9001:2015 quality protocols, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Negotiated with 30+ global suppliers, reducing lead times by 30%. Conducted risk assessments and audits, achieving 100% compliance in 12+ international audits.

  • 4 Jahre und 4 Monate, Apr. 2021 - Juli 2025

    Account Executive - LatAm, Remote

    GTalents - Global Talent Shift

    Led market expansion across Latin America for gTalents, increasing qualified leads by 30%. Managed the full sales cycle, boosting pipeline conversion by 40%. Optimized pricing to reduce acquisition costs by 25%. Streamlined onboarding, improving operational efficiency by 20%, and collaborated on securing high-value enterprise contracts.

  • 2 Jahre und 5 Monate, Sep. 2022 - Jan. 2025

    Account Executive - Remote

    Elite Virtual Brokerage

    Supported senior leadership in high-value client engagements and tailored offerings. Spearheaded lead prospecting, increasing qualified opportunities by 30% and improving client retention. Analyzed real estate trends to develop competitive pricing strategies. Closed enterprise deals through expert negotiations, refining sales playbooks and boosting win rates by 25%.

  • 3 Jahre und 6 Monate, Dez. 2020 - Mai 2024

    Senior Sales Executive - INTERNATIONAL PURCHASING COORDINATION

    TAUREL & Cía. Sucrs., C.A.

    Directed international procurement for Taurel Logistics, reducing costs by 15-20% through strategic negotiations and building a network of 20+ vetted suppliers, cutting lead times by 25%. Managed end-to-end procurement with ISO 9001 compliance, implementing a digital system that boosted efficiency by 30%. Achieved 18% logistics savings and reduced returns by 15% via enhanced QC inspections.

  • 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Apr. 2016 - Juli 2018

    Business Manager – Chinese Banking

    Banco Occidental de Descuento – BOD Bank.

    Led business development for Chinese entrepreneurs, expanding BOD's portfolio with specialized financial instruments. Increased Chinese client portfolio by 20% and customer acquisition by 15% through targeted strategies. Boosted product adoption by 25% and client retention by 15%. Streamlined onboarding, reducing evaluation time by 30%, and drove a 10% revenue increase through strategic cross-selling.

  • 1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Jan. 2015 - Aug. 2016

    Sourcing and International Operation

    WIDE TACTICS ENTERPRISE COLOMBIA S.A.S. / Hk Wide Tactics Enterprise Limited.

    Led strategic sourcing and procurement, reducing costs by 15% through global supplier negotiations. Streamlined supply chain coordination, cutting lead times by 20%. Enhanced quality standards by 30% via factory audits and inspections. Expanded supplier network by 25% and improved operational efficiency by 35% through data-driven strategies and a performance dashboard.

  • 1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2016

    Business Development Coordinator

    Suministros Médicos Multimédica D.M.R., C.A

    Conducted international supplier sourcing and led proprietary medical product development. Performed factory audits and monitored production to ensure quality compliance. Designed supplier datasheets, reducing sourcing time by 25%. Coordinated trilingual (ENG/CHI/SPA) communication and advised on overseas office establishment. Achieved 20% cost reduction and 30% higher supplier quality through strategic negotiations and rigorous audits. Established key Asian partnerships for market entry.

  • 5 Jahre und 8 Monate, Sep. 2008 - Apr. 2014

    Inspector - International Purchasing and Business Development - Procurement

    Biz Asia Ltd. (China)

    Led end-to-end international procurement, supplier audits, and quality control, reducing pre-shipment risks by 25%. Optimized supply chain efficiency, achieving 15% cost reduction via strategic negotiations. Supervised factory inspections and export logistics. Provided trilingual (ENG/SPA/MAN) stakeholder coordination. Advised on LATAM market entry and represented Barcelona at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Juli 2007 - Sep. 2008

    Sales Representative LATAM

    Siemens Corporation Sirona Dental Systems Foshan Co., Ltd (China)

    Directed data-driven export strategies for FONA Dental, achieving 20% revenue growth in Latin America. Pioneered 5+ new distribution channels and secured key partnerships. Reduced cross-border costs by 10% through optimized customs processes. Launched tailored product portfolios and negotiated multimarket agreements. Managed end-to-end logistics for 98% on-time delivery and collaborated with cross-functional teams on market entry.

  • 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Aug. 2006 - Sep. 2007

    VP International Business Assistant

    ANCLA International Limited (China)

    Managed end-to-end procurement and logistics for South American clients across 10+ industries. Negotiated with 50+ global suppliers, achieving 15% cost reduction. Organized international trade missions and advised on market entry and real estate, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Streamlined documentation, cutting customs clearance time by 30%, and implemented QC protocols that reduced defects by 20%.

  • 1 Jahr und 4 Monate, März 2002 - Juni 2003

    General Assistant Bilingual

    Alfa Laval Venezolana, S.A. (Caracas)

    • Provides comprehensive administrative support to Service, Sales, and Finance departments in a multinational industrial environment. • Manages supplier coordination and invoice verification processes, ensuring 100% compliance with financial policies. • Coordinates international travel arrangements and executive meeting logistics for 15+ high-level engagements annually. • Serves as primary bilingual (English/Spanish) interface for customer platform support, maintaining 95% satisfaction ratings.

Ausbildung von Adriana Castillo

  • 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Juli 2003 - Juli 2006

    Master in Business Administration

    Wuhan University of Technology - China

    International Trade Development

  • 2 Jahre, Aug. 1999 - Juli 2001

    Bachelor Degree in Administration

    Simon Rodriguez University – Caracas

    Marketing Research

  • 1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Juli 1998 - Juli 1999

    Advertising and Marketing Specialist

    Santa Maria University - Caracas

Sprachen

  • Chinesisch

    Fließend

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Spanisch

    Muttersprache

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