Elaine Taylor

Industrial Engineer with experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier negotiation, and supply chain operations within manufacturing environments. Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier relationship management, sourcing strategy execution, and procurement process improvement. Skilled in supplier evaluation, market analysis, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration across regional operations.

Sourcing and Negotiation Analyst at JGB SA (2025-05 – 2026-02)

• Developed and executed sourcing strategies to improve procurement efficiency and supply continuity.
• Led a strategic sourcing tender for packaging materials (labels and stickers), evaluating eight suppliers and generating annualized savings exceeding USD 20,000.
• Negotiated commercial agreements with strategic suppliers, contributing to cost optimization and improved purchasing conditions.
• Performed pricing analysis, supplier benchmarking, and commercial evaluations to support negotiation strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Conducted supplier evaluations based on quality, cost, regulatory compliance, and delivery performance.
• Supported procurement budget planning and sourcing initiatives for R&D innovation projects.

Procurement Analyst at Centelsa by Nexans (2024-10 – 2025-04)

• Developed supplier negotiation strategies and managed monthly pricing agreements with key vendors.
• Coordinated procurement activities for manufacturing operations across Colombia and Peru.
• Managed supplier validation processes through ARIBA for Chile and Peru.
• Collaborated with international stakeholders across Colombia, Peru, and Chile to support supplier qualification and regional procurement initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with procurement, quality, and delivery standards across multiple operations.

Procurement Intern at Clarios Andina S.A.S (2023-12 – 2024-06)

• Participated in national and international procurement processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional departments to ensure coordination.
• Led a continuous improvement project to automate purchase order uploads.
• Negotiated with suppliers for pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Updated SAP records and generated procurement performance indicators.

Industrial Engineering Degree in Industrial Engineering – Universidad Libre Seccional Cali (2019-08 – 2024-11)