Cesar Zapata

Clients: Unsere Grüne Glasfaser (UGG), Fiber Experts Deutschland, Deutsche Telekom, Glasfaser Plus, and OXG. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: Leading two core departments: Supply Chain and Subcontractor Management (30 FTE). Built cross-functional collaboration frameworks between our Customers, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Legal, and Finance to streamline project execution. Designing and implementing the Global Procurement Strategy (2024–2025) for FTTx projects Managing supplier and subcont

Promoted to Head of Department within 6 months, demonstrating rapid adaptation and leadership capabilities Monitoring 100+ subcontractors: on-boarding, workforce capacity C-level reporting, reconciliations, and invoicing Market research, coordinating subcontractor input, assisting with the preparation of Statements of Work, creating and issuing RFPs, and performing proposal and price/cost analyses Actively involved in developing and maintaining internal and external business relationships Ensured full c

Clients: Deutsche Glasfaser, Deutsche Telekom, Unsere Grüne Glasfaser, EWE, O2, Vantage Towers. Portfolio: Managed a network of 200+ suppliers in the FTTH and mobile telecommunications sectors. Key Responsibilities: Supported the structural and strategic development of the procurement department Oversaw and optimized both strategic sourcing and operational procurement processes Led the preparation and execution of key procurement projects and internal trainings Created and delivered high-impact presen

Implemented procurement strategies in close coordination with the local team Independently planned and procured FTTH products, including demand forecasting and analysis Led and managed a materials portfolio of 100+ suppliers within the telecommunications sector Created and maintained price agreements and ensured up-to-date standard pricing in procurement systems.

Responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) for SEAT Performed daily inspections, routine maintenance, and physico-chemical analysis to ensure compliance and operational efficiency Conducted quality control procedures and participated in internal and external audits

Stock control and inventory management using SAP Conducted regular inventory audits and ensured data accuracy Monitored and reported key performance indicators (KPIs) to support operational efficiency Applied HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) standards to ensure product and process quality in compliance with safety regulations

New methodologies such as Scrum, Design Thinking, Agile, Big Data, PMBOK, and Lean Startup, and prepares you for certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).