Catalina Navarro Pastrana
About Catalina Navarro Pastrana
Catalina Navarro Pastrana is the Regional Procurement Manager & Head of Functional Excellence - Global Procurement at National Instruments in Costa Rica, with 8 years of experience in the financial, supply chain, and shared services industry.
Title at National Instruments
Catalina Navarro Pastrana serves as the Regional Procurement Manager & Head of Functional Excellence - Global Procurement at National Instruments in Costa Rica. In this role, she oversees the purchasing team and processes for both the LATAM and USA regions, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to company standards.
Professional Experience
Catalina has accumulated 8 years of experience in the financial, supply chain, and shared services industries. Her current responsibilities at National Instruments include providing leadership to a group of individual contributors, coordinating purchase order (PO) execution, and managing vendor relationships. Additionally, Catalina supports the implementation of the global vendor management program and drives the achievement of annual goals related to savings and cost avoidances.
Education Background
Catalina Navarro Pastrana earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General, from the Universidad de Costa Rica. She attended the university from 2007 to 2011. Prior to her university education, she studied at Methodist High School.
Vendor and Client Management
Catalina is responsible for overseeing vendor and client relationships at National Instruments. She plays a critical role in the global vendor management program, ensuring effective coordination and achievement of annual financial goals. Her proven relationship management skills have enabled her to work successfully with cross-functional teams and leaders at various company levels.
Leadership and Strategy
Catalina provides leadership to individual contributors within the procurement team. She supports the global strategy of National Instruments by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and programs. Her role involves not only managing day-to-day procurement operations but also spearheading strategic projects that enhance efficiency and align with the company's overall objectives.