Valentina Carreño

Valentina Carreño's work experience includes the following roles:

1. Head Of Procurement at Statkraft:

- Responsible for managing procurement operations and ensuring optimal service standards and commercial conditions.

- Aligning the procurement team with internal processes and global requirements.

2. Contract Specialist at Statkraft:

- Leading bidding processes for indirect areas such as HR, Finance, Compliance, Marketing, and Facilities.

- Providing guidance to internal clients on acquiring services or products and proposing bidding strategies.

3. Procurement & Logistics Specialist at ABB:

- Handling direct materials purchases and ensuring compliance with supplier standards.

- Leading corporate categories and strategizing with regional leaders for increased purchasing power.

4. Ingeniero de Contratos y Licitaciones at Empresas Melón:

- Conducting bidding processes for services and new projects.

- Negotiating prices and evaluating proposals to achieve cost savings and improve service quality.

5. Encargada de Compras at Vitamina - Salas Cuna y Jardines Infantiles:

- Responsible for updating the supplier network and negotiating prices and payment terms.

- Leading procurement processes for specific categories and implementing them in educational centers.

Valentina Carreño completed a Diplomado in Strategic Sourcing from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez in 2022-2023. Prior to that, they attended Universidad de Santiago de Chile from 2009-2013, where they pursued a degree in Ingeniería Comercial with a specialization in Administración de Empresas.