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Armando Alvarez Peña
Looking for a jobCategory Manager
Category Manager at PROMOOPCION managing 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers, generating approximately USD 345K in value.
MexicoCategory Manager at Promoopcion
About
At PROMOOPCION, I manage 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers across categories representing 47% of company-wide sales. My category and sourcing strategies have contributed to 13% year-over-year growth in assigned categories.
I generated approximately USD 345K in combined value through procurement savings and supplier penalty recoveries. I also lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations and support the development and commercialization of approximately 107 new products annually.
Experience
Category Manager
Manage 4,137 SKUs and 257 suppliers across multiple categories representing 47% of company-wide sales, aligning procurement and sourcing decisions with commercial and business objectives. Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies using sales, demand, inventory, cost, supplier performance and market information.
Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier ManagementCommercial NegotiationRFP RFQ ManagementCost SavingsSupplier evaluationSAP S 4HANAExcelPower BI
Senior Buyer
Led procurement activities for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, delivery, demand and inventory requirements. Analyzed supplier quotations and negotiated pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery conditions with international suppliers.
ProcurementSupplier Negotiation
Education
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Professional Diploma in Project Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey, completed in 2026.
Professional Diploma in Project Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey, completed in 2026.
Universidad de Guadalajara
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Guadalajara, completed in 2023.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Universidad de Guadalajara, completed in 2023.