Guadalupe Santamaria

Guadalupe Santamaria is an accomplished procurement professional with significant experience in strategic sourcing and contract manufacturing. Currently serving as the Americas Procurement Manager for Tolling & Contract Manufacturing at Clariant since January 2022, Guadalupe has achieved over 1.5 million USD in cost savings through effective sourcing initiatives. Prior experience includes leading strategic sourcing negotiations at DuPont for the Oil & Gas Business Unit, managing a substantial annual spend while optimizing procurement strategies. Guadalupe's previous roles also include positions at Merck Group, AstraZeneca, and HSBC, where a strong focus on supply chain efficiency and customer service excellence was demonstrated. Education was obtained from Instituto Politécnico Nacional, culminating in a degree in International Business in 2012.