Francisco Contreras

Francisco Contreras is an experienced professional in procurement and logistics with a strong background in corporate category management and strategic sourcing. Currently serving as Corporate Category Manager at CBC since July 2016, Francisco has implemented a trading model for procurement across all CBC operations and developed global purchasing strategies for packaging materials. Prior to CBC, Francisco worked as an Indirect Procurement Specialist at Whirlpool Corporation, focusing on commercial relationships and negotiation strategies for indirect goods and services in Central America. Francisco's career began at McDonald's as a Logistics Coordinator, overseeing distribution processes and maintaining supplier relationships. Francisco holds a Master's degree in Project Management and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Valle de Guatemala.