Karina ávila
About Karina ávila
Karina Ávila is a Senior Procurement Specialist at Interpublic Group (IPG) in Ciudad de México, specializing in supplier relationship management and procurement methodologies. She has extensive experience in logistics and purchasing, having held various managerial roles in companies such as Seguros SURA and Belcorp.
Work at Interpublic Group
Karina Ávila currently serves as a Senior Procurement Specialist at Interpublic Group (IPG) in Ciudad de México, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing market trends and product availability, ensuring cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and delivery timelines. Previously, she worked at IPG as a Procurement & Facilities Senior Manager for six months in 2019, where she implemented a new procurement methodology at IPG Mediabrands and McCann México to enhance the purchasing process.
Experience at Seguros SURA
Karina Ávila worked at Seguros SURA from 2014 to 2019, holding the position of Gerente de logística, compras y servicios generales for five years. Prior to this role, she served as Corporate Facilities Manager at the same company from 2012 to 2014 for two years. Her experience at Seguros SURA involved overseeing logistics and procurement operations, contributing to the efficiency of the organization.
Educational Background
Karina Ávila studied at Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán, where she earned a Licenciatura in Diseño gráfico from 1999 to 2004. She furthered her education with a specialization in Diseño Editorial, completing this program in 2005. Her educational background in design has contributed to her diverse skill set in both creative and procurement roles.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before her tenure at Seguros SURA, Karina Ávila worked as a Directora Creativa at Belcorp from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, she gained experience as a Freelance Graphic Designer from 2004 to 2009, where she worked as a Senior Graphic Designer. These roles allowed her to develop her creative skills and establish a foundation for her later work in procurement and supplier relationship management.
Specialization in Procurement
Karina Ávila specializes in fostering supplier relationships to negotiate optimal pricing for her company. Her expertise includes analyzing market trends and product availability, which enables her to make informed purchasing decisions that balance cost, quality, and delivery times. This specialization has been a key aspect of her roles in procurement throughout her career.