Maritza Filmer Sankey
About Maritza Filmer Sankey
Maritza Filmer Sankey is a Procurement Lead at MeiraGTx, with extensive experience in procurement and sourcing across various companies including Walgreens Boots Alliance and Cochlear. She holds multiple qualifications in procurement and marketing, and has worked strategically in the EMEA region for over a decade.
Current Role at MeiraGTx
Maritza Filmer Sankey serves as the Procurement Lead at MeiraGTx, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she operates at a strategic level for the EMEA region, focusing on Professional Services Categories that include Digital Marketing, Print, Creative, and Media Buying. Her responsibilities encompass overseeing procurement processes and ensuring that the company secures value through effective sourcing strategies.
Previous Experience at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Prior to her current role, Maritza worked at Walgreens Boots Alliance as a Sourcing Manager from 2018 to 2019. During her 11-month tenure in London, she was involved in Commercial Affairs for Almus & Alvita. Her role required her to manage sourcing strategies and collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize procurement operations.
Experience at Cochlear
Maritza was employed at Cochlear as an Indirect Procurement Specialist for the EMEA region from 2016 to 2018. Based in Surrey, United Kingdom, she worked for two years focusing on indirect procurement strategies. Her role involved managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Educational Background
Maritza Filmer Sankey has a diverse educational background. She studied at ITSA-Art and Communication in Chile, where she focused on Public Relations, Media, Graphic Designing, Photography, Article Writing, English, and Economics, achieving a degree in Marketing from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, she completed a Foundation Level 4 in Procurement-Sourcing and Supply Management at The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply from 2010 to 2011. She also studied English at the University of Cambridge, achieving ESOL Examinations from 2004 to 2005.
Long-Term Experience in Procurement
Maritza has extensive experience in procurement, having worked at Kimberly-Clark as EMEA Procurement Marketing and Services from 2005 to 2016 for 11 years. Her comprehensive understanding of end-to-end processes and operating models in procurement has been developed through her various roles across different organizations, contributing to her ability to secure value for the business and exceed personal targets.