Lucy Valdes
About Lucy Valdes
Lucy Valdes is a Procurement Specialist with a background in International Business, having studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey. She has held various roles in procurement and category management at Solistica and currently works at Verint.
Current Role at Verint
Lucy Valdes serves as a Procurement Specialist at Verint, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement processes and strategies to meet the company's operational needs. Her expertise in procurement allows her to effectively contribute to Verint's supply chain management and vendor relations.
Previous Experience at Solistica
Prior to her current role, Lucy Valdes held multiple positions at Solistica, including Category Manager for Warehouse and Professional Services. She oversaw procurement needs across various geographies. Her tenure at Solistica included roles as Central Negotiator, Global Category Manager for Warehouse Services, and Category Expert. She decided to leave Solistica in September 2021 due to a relocation to the United States.
Educational Background
Lucy Valdes studied at Prepa Tec (Eugenio Garza Lagüera) from 2007 to 2010, where she achieved a Diplomatura. She then attended Tecnológico de Monterrey, earning a Licenciatura in International Business from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Business Administration and Management at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, where she obtained a Diplomatura in 2013.
Internship Experience
Lucy Valdes gained practical experience through internships at Honeywell Aerospace and Wrigley. She interned at Honeywell Aerospace for two months in 2014 and later worked at Wrigley from 2014 to 2015, initially as an intern for nine months and then as a Buyer for four months. These roles provided her with foundational skills in procurement and supply chain management.
Volunteer Work
During her studies at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Lucy Valdes participated in volunteer projects aimed at the development of underprivileged children. This involvement reflects her commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.