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Patricia Portales Castillo

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Global Procurement Manager at International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
📍 San Juan, México, Mexico

Patricia Portales Castillo is a Global Procurement Manager with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. She specializes in generating savings and improving compliance by transforming procurement into a key strategic area. Her career includes leadership roles at CIMMYT, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and Novartis.

Colleagues describe her as a talented, committed, and helpful professional who is oriented toward goals and performs well under pressure. She is recognized for being a team player who is always willing to provide support.

She is the author of a publication on the key responsibilities of a purchasing manager.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Global Procurement Manager
Location
San Juan, México, Mexico
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Procurement Transformation
Focuses on elevating procurement from an administrative role to a strategic business partner that generates significant savings and reduces supply risks.
Pharma Industry Procurement
Possesses deep expertise from roles at AstraZeneca, Merck, Sanofi, and Novartis, and actively discusses industry-specific regulations and investment incentives.
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Career

Work history

3-2022 - 3-2025
Global Procurement Manager
International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
7-2013 - 5-2019
Procurement Local Lead
AstraZeneca
10-2012 - 4-2013
Senior Purchaser
BacherZoppi (Client: Merck, S.A. de C.V.)
10-2008 - 3-2011
Senior Purchaser (Direct Materials)
Sanofi Aventis de México, S.A. de C.V.
1-2007 - 3-2008
Head of Indirect Purchases
Novartis Corporativo, S.A. de C.V.
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