Beatriz Cañedo Birrell

Group Procurement Category Lead at LATAM Airlines

Beatriz Cañedo Birrell has a diverse work experience that includes roles in procurement and co-founding a technology startup.

From 2013 to 2015, they worked at LATAM Airlines as a Key Account Buyer, responsible for managing purchasing activities. Beatriz then transitioned to the role of IT Procurement Manager from January 2016 to August 2016.

In September 2016, Beatriz became the Group Procurement Category Lead at LATAM Airlines, where they led a digital procurement transformation. Beatriz'sresponsibilities included reducing the budget for employee services and administration, driving cross-functional initiatives, and developing global partnerships with suppliers in various procurement categories.

In 2016, Beatriz also co-founded Bits & Chirps, a startup focused on developing advanced audio processing algorithms and devices for virtual reality positional audio on mobile platforms. Beatriz served as a co-founder and contributed to the company's mission of revolutionizing the way people listen to music.

Overall, Beatriz Cañedo Birrell has demonstrated expertise in procurement and has shown entrepreneurial skills through their involvement in a technology startup.

Beatriz Cañedo Birrell completed their undergraduate education at CUNEF from 2007 to 2012, where they earned a degree in Administration and Business Management. Currently, they are pursuing an Executive MBA at IE Business School, with anticipated completion in 2022.

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Timeline

  • Group Procurement Category Lead

    September, 2016 - present

  • IT Procurement Manager

    January, 2016

  • Key Accoung Buyer

    June, 2013