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Hi, I’m
Elissa Zelaya
Senior IT Procurement Category Manager | Supplier Relationship Manager
Summary
Senior IT Procurement Category Manager with strong hands-on experience elevating profitability, managing risks, and bringing value to the Organization. In a dynamic environment, being extremely oriented on getting things done, always striving to innovate and bringing new ideas, aiming to build strong and long-lasting relationships with all stakeholders and business partners.
Responsible for the Mobile Financial Services IT procurement category, supporting the team on acquiring the core platforms (HW, SW, and Services) and tools for building their fintech ecosystem, with main focus on agility and time to market.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
6
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
Millicom International CellularMiami, FL, (remotely based out in Tegucigalpa, HN)
IT Procurement Manager
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong category management strategy for the Mobile Financial Services procurement category, securing on-time delivery, quality and defined cost targets.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects, by developing means to provide insightful information to key stakeholders, ensuring quick response to opportunities and risks associated with the spending trend, as well as purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Drove the sourcing process, led sourcing, support Master Services Agreements, developed Statement of Work, and analyze/evaluate rates to optimize supplier engagements.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Millicom International CellularMiami, FL. (Based out in San Salvador, ES)
Supplier Relationship Manager
04.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Successfully implemented a centralized Diligence Shared Service Center, which provided services for 7 countries of the Latam region.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supplier relationship guidance for a team of over 50 team members of the LATAM procurement team.
- Worked with the Corporate Social Responsibility team departments to develop and implement training mechanisms for suppliers CSR training aligned with the corporate ESG targets.
Millicom International CellularMiami, FL. (Based out in Tegucigalpa, HN)
Supplier Relationship Specialist
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated and managed group relationship management quarterly executive reviews, with monthly follow-ups on action points.
- Collaborated with cross-functional to define and implement guidelines for supplier relationship management, including HSE guidelines.
- Defined and implemented process and guidelines for network waste and e-waste management across all group’s affiliates, including the negotiation of frame agreements and price books with waste management suppliers, to facilitate group Latam affiliates adherence and operation.
Millicom International CellularMillicom International Cellular – Miami, FL. (Based out in Tegucigalpa, HN)
Supplier Relationship Management & Leases Chief
04.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Supported the implementation of a centralized procurement model in the region, leading Supplier Relationship & Leases management in El Salvador, Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
- Implemented succesful mechanisms to unify the operating models in the 4 countries, to operate as "one country."
- Centralized leases management which included Tower companies, ground leases, and commercial leases, supporting a key project in El Salvador for Tower acquisitions from a TowerCo.
Telefonica Cellular (Millicom International Cellular Affiliate)Tegucigalpa
Head of Contract Management
11.2014 - 04.2018
Job overview
- Defined and implemented a contract management department in the local operation.
- Defined guidelines for supplier evaluation, and implemented a certification program, for which evaluation was coordinated across multi-functional teams.
- Lead the site reduction project, with a rate of success of more than 50%
- Developed and followed processes to manage contracts and remain in compliance with company commitments and regulatory obligations.
- Successfully resolved more than 10 audit findings related to contract management, leases and supplier management in a period of 6 months.
Inter Airports (Grupo Terra)Tegucigalpa
Safety Coordinator
12.2012 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Participated in the lead team that defined and implemented the Safety Program in all international airports in Honduras.
- Developed a new training to address safety and ISO 9001, training over 600 people in 2 months.
- Participated in the OACI certification of one of the main airports in Honduras.
SKF FranceTours
Business Development Executive
06.2010 - 06.2012
Job overview
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support client acquisition.
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Lead and contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence..
Education
Ecole De Management De NormandieLe Havre, France
Master of Science from Supply Chain And Logistics Management
01.2010 - 12.2010
Universidad Tecnologica De HondurasTegucigalpa, Honduras
Bachelor of Science from Industrial And Business Administration
07.2006 - 09.2009
Skills
Negotiation
Software
SPSS
EBS
Social Media Marketing & Community management
Certification
ISO 9001:2008 auditor
Timeline
Neuroplasticity: How To Rewire Your Brain
11-2022
Master your brain: Neuroscience for personal development
11-2022
Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology
04-2022
IT Procurement Manager
Millicom International Cellular
10.2021 - Current
Certified Social & Community Specialist
08-2020
Certified Social Media Marketing Specialist
08-2020
Supplier Relationship Manager
Millicom International Cellular
04.2020 - 09.2021
Supplier Relationship Specialist
Millicom International Cellular
01.2019 - 03.2020
Supplier Relationship Management & Leases Chief
Millicom International Cellular
04.2018 - 12.2018
Head of Contract Management
Telefonica Cellular (Millicom International Cellular Affiliate)
11.2014 - 04.2018
ISO 9001:2008 auditor
11-2013
Safety Coordinator
Inter Airports (Grupo Terra)
12.2012 - 02.2014
Business Development Executive
SKF France
06.2010 - 06.2012
Ecole De Management De Normandie
Master of Science from Supply Chain And Logistics Management
01.2010 - 12.2010
Universidad Tecnologica De Honduras
Bachelor of Science from Industrial And Business Administration
07.2006 - 09.2009
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