Kendy Céspedes
About Kendy Céspedes
Kendy Céspedes is a Sr Global Sourcing Analyst at Boston Scientific in Costa Rica, specializing in category and commodity analysis, supplier resiliency, and strategic sourcing.
Sr Global Sourcing Analyst at Boston Scientific
Kendy Céspedes currently holds the position of Sr Global Sourcing Analyst at Boston Scientific. Since 2021, Kendy has been based in Costa Rica and plays a pivotal role in the company's Center of Excellence (COE). In this role, Kendy supports the Supplier Resiliency program, ensuring supplier stability and effective risk management. Additional responsibilities include providing detailed performance analysis and segmentation reporting to drive strategic sourcing decisions.
Global Sourcing Category Specialist at Boston Scientific
From 2016 to 2021, Kendy Céspedes worked at Boston Scientific as a Global Sourcing Category Specialist in Costa Rica. In this position, Kendy specialized in category and commodity analysis, providing valuable insights for the company. Kendy's work included macro-economic analysis, which supported strategic sourcing decisions and contributed to the development and refreshment of annual sourcing plans aimed at achieving or surpassing savings commitments.
Commodity Buyer and Tactical Buyer Roles
Kendy Céspedes held the role of Commodity Buyer at Boston Scientific from 2015 to 2016, where the focus was on procurement and supplier management. Prior to this, Kendy worked as a Tactical Buyer from 2014 to 2015 in Coyol, Alajuela. These roles involved managing the procurement process and developing relationships with suppliers to ensure effective and efficient sourcing operations.
Early Career and Internship
Kendy Céspedes started a professional journey at Boston Scientific as a Procurement Intern in 2014, a position held for four months in Costa Rica. This early experience provided foundational knowledge in procurement processes and supplier management, which was crucial for Kendy's subsequent roles at the company.
Education and Expertise in Industrial Engineering
Kendy Céspedes earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Industrial Engineering from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, studying from 2010 to 2015. This educational background provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and methodologies, equipping Kendy with the skills necessary for analytical and strategic roles within the sourcing and procurement fields.