Natalia Martínez Lugo
San Juan
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Contract Management Department
LUMA Energy, LLC.
San Juan
02.2022 - Current
- Led a team of contract administrators responsible for managing the entire contract lifecycle.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services while mitigating risks.
- Provided guidance and support to cross-functional teams on contract-related matters, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular contract reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
- Established work procedures to organize the daily work of the contract administrators.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Collaborated with other departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives.
- Created and implemented administrative processes and procedures to prioritize job tasks and establish personnel responsibilities.
- Analyzed internal processes and recommended and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
- Read through contracts, regulations and procedural guidelines to verify comprehension and compliance.
- Participate and provide input in the development of general and special conditions, scope statements, design and performance specifications.
- Responsible for ensuring that contracts conform to LUMA budget, deadlines and practices.
- Resolved disputes between parties by analyzing relevant information and determining appropriate solutions.
Procurement System Support, Supervisor
LUMA Energy, LLC
San Juan
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for governance, customer support, maintenance, and optimization of LUMA and PREPA 's Oracle, Asset Suite, and spend intelligence systems.
- Responsible for governance of vendor onboarding (pre-qualification) processes.
- Ensure effective departmental participation in any review and assessment of System upgrades, including new functionality that may benefit the organization.
- Provided ongoing training on Procurement Processes and Systems to address the organization's needs.
- Created training manuals for employees to use as a reference guide.
- Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues, and contacting account holders.
- Directed and supervised team in daily operations.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Procurement Specialist, Restructuring and Fiscal a
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
San Juan
09.2020 - 05.2021
- A member of the Major Procurement Management Team (MPMT) responsible for the major procurement process, Section 428 and FEMA funding procurement process.
- Plan, monitor, and coordinate administrative and operational activities related to the major procurement process.
- Complete procurement processes to ensure competitiveness.
- Ensure strict compliance with the rules, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the process of acquisition of goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with the Office of Contract and Procurement Compliance (OCPC), the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB), and the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB).
- Implement and monitor controls related to the RFP process to ensure activities are aligned with the process's standards and requirements.
- Maintain the Major Projects Procurement Process within the Procurement Department.
- Implement procedures and technologies enabling efficiency, productivity, and improvement of purchasing processes.
- Identify, adequately document, resolve or escalate issues, evaluate risks or decisions important to each procurement event.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to procurement activities.
Senior Purchasing Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
San Juan
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Designated to the Major Procurement Management Team (MPMT) responsible for the major procurement process.
- Plan, monitor and coordinate administrative and operational activities related to the major procurement process.
- Complete procurement processes to ensure competitiveness.
- Ensure strict compliance with the rules, procedures, regulations and laws applicable to the process of acquisition of goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with the Office of Contract and Procurement Compliance (OCPC) and the Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB).
- Implement and monitor controls related to the RFP process to ensure activities are aligned with the process’s standards and requirements.
- Maintain the Major Projects Procurement Process within the Procurement Department.
- Implement procedures and technologies enabling the efficiency, productivity, and improvement the purchasing processes.
- Identify, adequately document, resolve or escalate issues, evaluate risks or decisions important to each procurement event.
- Fulfill the creation, negotiation, execution, compliance with the standards and analysis of the procurement processes respective to PMO’s projects and initiatives.
Junior Purchasing Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
San Juan
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Plan, monitor and coordinate administrative and operational activities related to the processes of acquisition of goods and services.
- Complete procurement processes to ensure competitive prices for the company.
- Ensure strict compliance with the rules, procedures, regulations and laws applicable to the process of acquisition of goods and services.
- Implement processes and technologies enabling the efficiency, productivity, and improvement of the purchasing processes.
- Provide technical support in the current procurement system.
- Monitor and manage the database of the spot-buys purchasing system as a Oracle iProcurement Super-User.
- Supervise purchasing personnel by providing continuous feedback for their professional growth and development.
Supplier's Register Office Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
San Juan
05.2013 - 05.2015
- Lead of design and implementation of procedures to evaluate and qualify suppliers to provide a robust and compliant technical and specialized group of service providers.
- Executed a 100% vendor database audit to ensure unqualified suppliers exhibited a hold status to safeguard compliance with PREPA and law regulations.
- Implemented supplier services categorization to facilitate vendor qualification in the database, resulting in increased efficiencies when seeking for specific services.
- Deploy a proactive approach to identify vendors demanding qualification for specialized services.
Office Systems Assistant
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
San Juan
05.2008 - 05.2013
- Active participation in ORACLE implementation focused on system based purchases and eliminating manual processes.
- In charge of personnel training and introduction to ORACLE systems.
- Assisted in the preparation and drafting of procedures, guidelines and manuals.
- Develop and recommend improvements to procurement processes.
- Maintain and develop records relating to implementing Oracle iProcurement.
- Perform other office duties as assigned.
- Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible.
General Operations Supply Clerk
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
San Juan
11.2005 - 05.2008
- Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible.
- Register requisitions to the system to be worked by the buyers.
- Solicit submission of insurance to suppliers for specified contracts.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.).
- Answer the phone to assist colleagues or suppliers or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Utilize office appliances such as photocopier, printers etc.
- And computers for word processing, etc.
- Perform other office duties as assigned.
- Processed paperwork related to supply requests and purchase orders.
Clerk General Systems
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail (envelopes, packages, etc.).
- Answer the phone to take messages or redirect calls to appropriate colleagues.
- Utilize office appliances such as photocopier, printers etc.
- And computers for word processing, etc.
- Monitor stocks of office supplies (paper clips, stationery etc.) and report when there are shortages.
- Perform other office duties as assigned.
Education
MBA - Business Administration, Global Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
San Juan, Puerto Rico2010
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration, Management
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
Carolina, Puerto Rico2003
Skills
- Process improvement
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Oracle purchasing system (configuration and maintenance)
- Supplier relationship management
- Specialist in Asset Suite Purchasing model
- Contract Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
References
- Reference Available upon request
Languages
Excellent oral and written skills in both Spanish and English
Timeline
Manager, Contract Management Department
LUMA Energy, LLC.
02.2022 - Current
Procurement System Support, Supervisor
LUMA Energy, LLC
06.2021 - 02.2022
Procurement Specialist, Restructuring and Fiscal a
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
09.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Purchasing Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
05.2018 - 09.2020
Junior Purchasing Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
05.2015 - 05.2018
Supplier's Register Office Supervisor
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
05.2013 - 05.2015
Office Systems Assistant
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
05.2008 - 05.2013
General Operations Supply Clerk
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
11.2005 - 05.2008
Clerk General Systems
PUERTO RICO ELECTRIC POWER AUTHORITY
11.2004 - 11.2005
MBA - Business Administration, Global Management
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor Degree - Business Administration, Management
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO