Cesar Ortiz

Cesar Ortiz has a diverse work experience in the field of procurement and strategic sourcing. Cesar currently holds the position of Head of Strategic Sourcing - Corporate Services at TAQA Group, starting in June 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Category Lead at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) from May 2019 to June 2023.

Before joining ADIA, Cesar worked at GSK, where they held multiple roles. Cesar served as the Global Procurement Director from August 2017 to January 2019, overseeing the procurement of professional services and leading a team of category leads and managers. Cesar was also a Global Procurement Category Manager from July 2016 to July 2017, responsible for sourcing strategies for agricultural commodities.

Cesar gained experience in management consulting at McKinsey & Company, where they worked as an Operations Consultant from April 2015 to June 2016. Cesar specialized in Purchases and Supply Management projects as part of the Operational Excellence Program.

Earlier in their career, Cesar held various positions at Procter & Gamble. Cesar was a Senior Purchasing Manager - Packaging Materials from August 2014 to April 2015, overseeing supplier relationships and ensuring supply chain efficiency. Cesar also served as a Senior Purchasing Manager and Purchasing Manager in different capacities, managing supplier relationships and implementing sourcing strategies for chemicals used in P&G's business units.

Overall, Cesar Ortiz has a strong background in procurement and strategic sourcing, with experience in leadership roles and expertise in various industries.

Cesar Ortiz holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Universidad de Chile, which they obtained from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2008, they completed their undergraduate studies in Production Engineering at Universidad Simón Bolívar. Before attending university, Cesar attended Colegio Emil Friedman, although the exact timeframe and the degree they pursued there are not specified. In addition to their formal education, Cesar has obtained several certifications, including Certified Consultancy Procurement Professional (CPC) from the Consultancy Procurement Council (CPC) in July 2022, Business Analytics from Wharton Online in April 2022, Legal Procurement Fundamentals from the Buying Legal Council in December 2021, and Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) from IAOP in July 2020.