Leonardo Wilches

Global Procurement Manager at Nestlé - Other Locations

• Panama - Panama
• My current job since February 2023

Responsible for supporting the commercial and sourcing activity for Warehousing Automation Equipment used by Nestlé in Europe. implementing the category strategy for the Warehousing Equipment spend in scope on a global level by using strategic sourcing processes, tools and policies.
Annual Budget : USD $150MM.m

Regional Indirect Procurement Manager Andean Region at COLGATE PALMOLIVE CIA.

• Colombia - Cali
• February 2020 to June 2022

Responsible for the procurement department for the commercial, professional, supply and demand categories in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia. Active member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee of the Andean Region and supplier diversity program adviser.
Annual Budget: USD $110MM.
Direct Reports: 8 procurement specialists (Total team: 12 people).

Indirect Sourcing Manager at HILL’S PET NUTRITION INC.

• United States - Kansas
• September 2014 to January 2020

Responsible for leading and developing supply strategies for Manufacturing services (Facilities, MRO - Manufacturing Repairs Operations-, Capital), Logistics (Warehouses, Transportation) and Research and Development for Hill's North America.
Annual Budget: USD $225MM.
Direct Reports: 1 procurement specialist.

Indirect Sourcing Manager at COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO.

• United States - New York
• November 2012 to August 2014

Globally led the corporate categories of Legal Services (Legal Firms and Support Services), Vehicle Fleets, Travel and Entertainment (Airlines, Hotels, Car Rental, Travel Agencies).
Annual Budget: USD $200MM.

Indirect Procurement Coordinator at COLGATE PALMOLIVE CIA.

• Colombia - Cali
• July 2008 to October 2012

Responsible for the sourcing of goods and services for Colombian Marketing and Sales areas and supported strategic sourcing projects for the Latin American division.
Annual Budget: USD $53MM.

Indirect Procurement Coordinator at HILL’S PET NUTRITION JAPAN BRANCH LTD.

• Japan - Tokyo
• September 2011 to February 2012

Short Term Assignment
Designed and developed the Indirect Procurement Business Assessment for Hill’s Japan, defining projects and priorities focused on the analysis of the P&L and key area needs. Identified USD$1.6MM in savings projects per year.
Annual Budget: USD $30MM.

Senior Purchasing Specialist at COLGATE PALMOLIVE CIA.

• Colombia - Cali
• May 2005 to June 2008

Senior Packaging Engineer at COLGATE PALMOLIVE CIA.

• Colombia - Cali
• March 2000 to April 2005