Sahira Ruiz Guillen
About Sahira Ruiz Guillen
Sahira Ruiz Guillen is a Category Manager for Indirect Procurement Marketing Services at Navistar Inc, where she has worked for a total of six years. She has extensive experience in procurement across various industries, including telecommunications and media, and has held several roles in procurement and operations support throughout her career.
Current Role at Navistar
Sahira Ruiz Guillen currently serves as the Category Manager for Indirect Procurement in Marketing Services at Navistar Inc. She has held this position since 2021, managing procurement for marketing services and meetings and events across Mexico and the USA. Her role involves overseeing procurement strategies and ensuring effective sourcing practices within the marketing sector.
Previous Experience at Navistar
Prior to her current role, Sahira worked at Navistar Inc as an Indirect Senior Buyer from 2017 to 2021. During her four years in this position, she focused on procurement strategies and supplier management, contributing to the company's operational efficiency in Ciudad de México and surrounding areas.
Professional Background
Sahira has extensive experience in procurement roles across various industries, including telecommunications, health and wellness, and media. She has held positions at notable companies such as Telefónica México, where she worked as a Purchasing Specialist for IT, and Shaklee Corporation, where she served as Procurement Senior Coordinator. Her diverse background enhances her expertise in managing procurement processes.
Education and Training
Sahira studied at Universidad del Valle de México, earning a degree in Communication with a specialty in corporate communication and advertising from 2006 to 2010. She also participated in several leadership and professional development programs, including the Empowering Women Network Leadership Development program in 2019 and the Licensed to Lead program in 2020. Additionally, she completed a course in Accounting for Non-Accountants at FINDES in 2014.
Early Career Experience
Sahira began her career with various roles in public relations and internal communications. She worked as a Public Relations Trainee at Cohn & Wolfe and as an Internal Communication Trainee at MVS Radio in 2010. She later served as a Purchasing Specialist at MVS Radio from 2011 to 2015, where she gained valuable experience in procurement and supplier relations.