Mariana Hernandez

Mariana Hernandez is a Tactical Sourcing Buyer at Mars, with experience in sourcing across various categories for the LATAM region during tenure at MetLife as a Regional Buyer. Previously, at GEP Worldwide, Mariana served as a Consulting Analyst and Supplier Management Analyst, focusing on spend analysis, documentation generation, strategic supplier management, and KPI evaluations. Earlier consulting internships included work with Grupo Capistrano Alimentari, Quesos Carol, and Abuelita's Pizza, where Mariana contributed to food engineering projects. Mariana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Food Science and Technology from Tecnológico de Monterrey and has additional academic experiences at Universidad de Extremadura and McGill University.