Yesenia Rivera, MBA
About Yesenia Rivera, MBA
Yesenia Rivera is a Supply Chain Procurement Manager at Sunnova Energy with a background in procurement, planning, and logistics.
Current Role at Sunnova Energy
Yesenia Rivera is currently serving as the Supply Chain Procurement Manager at Sunnova Energy since 2022. In her role, she focuses on overseeing the procurement processes to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness in sourcing and purchasing equipment. She also ensures compliance with internal processes and develops strategies to streamline supplier engagements.
Experience at CEMEX
Prior to her current role, Yesenia Rivera worked at CEMEX from 2017 to 2022. Initially, she served as a Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Global Trading in Houston, Texas, where she contributed for four years. She later became the Customs and Imports Manager, a position she held for one year. Her responsibilities included managing global trade operations and ensuring compliance with customs regulations.
Professional Background at Commercial Metals Company
Yesenia Rivera has also held positions at Commercial Metals Company in Houston, Texas. From 2014 to 2017, she served first as a Production Planner and later as a Transportation Coordinator. In these roles, she coordinated transportation logistics and managed production schedules to improve efficiency.
Educational Achievements
Yesenia Rivera completed her Master of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management at the University of Houston-Downtown in 2020, following a one-year program. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geophysics from the University of Houston, which she earned in 2014 after three years of study.
Project Management and Strategy Development
In her professional capacity, Yesenia Rivera has developed a standardization strategy workflow for vendor sourcing and equipment purchases. This initiative ensured competitive pricing and adherence to organizational processes. Additionally, she worked closely with the Legal department to create customized contractual agreements and managed the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to align with business needs.