Ileana Puente-Ambrosius is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in strategic buying and commodity management. Currently serving as a Senior Buyer at Airbus since October 2022, Ileana has previously held positions at Siemens Gamesa and Heinkel Group, where responsibilities included defining purchasing strategies, contract negotiation, and supplier management. Ileana’s career began at KOM International as a Logistics Consultant, leading projects across various sectors, and further included an internship at IKEA focusing on logistics operations. Ileana holds a Bachelor's degree in Wirtschaftswissenschaften from Tecnológico de Monterrey and has completed a professional development program at InWEnt International Leadership Training / Fachhochschule Wismar.