Gloria Mendoza Alvear
About Gloria Mendoza Alvear
Gloria Mendoza Alvear serves as the EMEA Indirect Category Manager at Fluidra, a position she has held since 2024. With a background in procurement and project management, she has worked for notable companies such as AGBAR and has experience in various multinational environments.
Current Role at Fluidra
Gloria Mendoza Alvear is currently serving as the EMEA Indirect Category Manager at Fluidra, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for managing indirect procurement categories across the EMEA region. Her work involves strategic sourcing and supplier management, ensuring that the company's procurement processes align with its operational goals.
Previous Experience at AGBAR
Prior to her current role, Gloria worked at AGBAR for five years, from 2019 to 2024. During her tenure, she held multiple positions, including Procurement Category Manager, Travel Manager, and Category Buyer. Her responsibilities included managing various procurement categories such as fleet, travel, facility management, and general services. She contributed to projects aimed at implementing travel tools and agencies, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Background in Project Management
Gloria began her career as a Project Manager Assistance at Comfamiliar Cartagena y Bolívar, where she worked from 2010 to 2012. This role provided her with foundational experience in project management, which she later applied in her subsequent positions. Her ability to adapt to different work methodologies was further enhanced through her integration into French multinationals like Suez and Veolia.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Gloria holds a Master's degree in International Business from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, which she completed from 2013 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Negocios Internacionales from Universidad del Rosario, studying from 2006 to 2012. Her academic background has provided her with a solid foundation in business principles and international trade.
Skills and Expertise
Throughout her career, Gloria has developed a range of skills including negotiation, incident resolution, and data analysis. Her experience managing diverse categories has equipped her with the expertise necessary to navigate complex procurement environments. She has demonstrated her ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams, contributing to successful project outcomes.