Jorge Flores

Jorge Flores, MBA, is an accomplished procurement leader with extensive experience in global indirect procurement across various industries. Currently serving as the Director of Global Indirect Procurement at Arxada, Jorge oversees a procurement organization supporting a $3B Specialty Chemicals business, leading all sourcing activities and strategic initiatives. Previously at Nouryon, Jorge managed a large team to optimize procurement across the Americas and North America, achieving significant savings. With a strong background in strategic sourcing at CEMEX, Jorge developed innovative procurement strategies and led multiple teams through various roles, contributing to substantial cost reductions and process improvements. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance and Strategy from Rice Business and a Master's degree in Finance from EGADE Business School, complemented by a BSc in Industrial and System Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey.