Carla Colotla
About Carla Colotla
Carla Colotla is a Senior Procurement Manager at Backbase, with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing roles at Scotiabank in Mexico. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Systems Engineering and has pursued advanced studies in Operations Research and Logistics.
Current Role at Backbase
Carla Colotla serves as a Senior Procurement Manager at Backbase, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships. Her expertise contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement processes within the organization, ensuring alignment with Backbase's operational goals.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank
Carla Colotla has extensive experience at Scotiabank, where she held multiple positions over several years. She served as Strategic Sourcing Deputy Director from 2017 to 2020, focusing on sourcing strategies in Mexico. Prior to that, she worked as a Certification and Control Advisor for one year in 2012-2013. She also held the role of Administration and Control Deputy Director in the Sourcing & Purchasing area from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she was the Strategic Sourcing Director for the Caribbean Region from 2020 to 2022 and worked as Supplier Normativity - Contract Management Manager from 2013 to 2016.
Education and Qualifications
Carla Colotla has a solid educational background in engineering and supply chain management. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Organizational Systems Engineering from ITESM (Technological Institute and Superior Studies of Monterrey) in 2004. She furthered her studies at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), where she pursued a Master's degree in Operations Research from 2010 to 2012, currently pending title. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from the University of British Columbia in 2004.