Yira Caneva
About Yira Caneva
Yira Caneva is a Procurement Leader at Interpublic Group in Bogotá, Colombia, with extensive experience in market research, logistics, and supplier management. She has a strong educational background in operations management and international business, complemented by certifications in Agile Supply Chain.
Work at Interpublic Group
Yira Caneva has been serving as a Procurement Leader at Interpublic Group (IPG) since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and supplier management. Her work is based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia, where she has contributed to various projects over the past five years. Caneva's role involves ensuring effective collaboration with national and international vendors, as well as managing supplier guarantees.
Previous Experience at Brigard & Urrutia
Before joining Interpublic Group, Yira Caneva worked at Brigard & Urrutia as an Analista Financiera from 2013 to 2016. During her three years at the firm in Bogotá, she gained experience in financial analysis and contributed to the firm's financial operations.
Experience at Avianca Holdings S.A.
Yira Caneva held multiple roles at Avianca Holdings S.A. from 2016 to 2019. She began as an Analista de Gestión de Proveedores for five months before transitioning to the position of Strategic Procurement Specialist. In this capacity, she focused on category management and procurement strategies for three years, enhancing her expertise in supplier management and logistics.
Education and Expertise
Yira Caneva holds a Maestría en gerencia de operaciones from Universidad de La Sabana, completed between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, she earned a degree in Negocios Internacionales from Politécnico Grancolombiano, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. In 2020, she furthered her education with a certification in Agile Supply Chain from Change Americas, Estrategia Cardinal, and Silicon Valley Innovation Center.
Skills and Interests
Yira Caneva possesses skills in market research, sample analysis, and logistics for international clients. She has a strong interest in project management and goal achievement, particularly in international trade, environmental issues, international marketing, and policy. Her commitment to ethical work practices and responsibility is evident in her professional approach.