Mayra M.
About Mayra M.
Mayra M. serves as the Procurement Systems & Processes Lead at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in procurement and compliance, she focuses on enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of procurement systems.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Mayra M. serves as the Procurement Systems & Processes Lead at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the design, implementation, and improvement of procurement systems and processes. Her responsibilities include aligning procurement functions with business objectives and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Mayra collaborates with suppliers, vendors, contractors, and internal teams to deliver quality services and solutions, focusing on enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of procurement operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before her current role, Mayra worked at EDP Renewables as a Capital Equipment Procurement Associate from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist at CenterPoint Energy from 2021 to 2022. Her earlier experience includes roles at Halliburton, where she served as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst and Senior Contracts Specialist from 2018 to 2020 and 2017 to 2018, respectively. Additionally, she worked at Primary Services in various capacities, including Compliance Supervisor and Vendor Systems and Contract Specialist.
Education and Expertise
Mayra M. earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Communication from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in effective communication, which complements her expertise in procurement systems and processes. Throughout her career, she has developed skills in strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and compliance management.
Career Progression
Mayra's career spans various roles in procurement and supply chain management. She began her professional journey at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System in marketing and communication from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to Primary Services, where she worked as a Payroll Specialist and later as a Compliance Supervisor. Her experience at Halliburton further solidified her expertise in contracts and supply chain analysis, leading to her current leadership role at CenterPoint Energy.