Andrea Medina
About Andrea Medina
Andrea Medina is a Procurement Manager with a Licentiate degree in International Relations and Affairs from Universidad Central de Venezuela. She has experience in procurement analysis and currently works at REEF, where she focuses on supply management in the Food Service sector.
Work at REEF
Andrea Medina has been serving as a Procurement Manager at REEF since 2020. In this role, she plays a critical part in planning and executing new product and item introductions by collaborating with suppliers and distributors. She is involved in various Purchasing Category Team projects aimed at enhancing procurement processes. Her responsibilities include managing supply sources for direct categories within the Food Service vertical, which encompasses food, beverage, and disposables.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Medina studied at Universidad Central de Venezuela, where she earned a Licentiate degree in International Relations and Affairs from 2004 to 2008. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in negotiation and strategic sourcing, which are essential skills in her procurement management role. Her expertise is further demonstrated through her involvement in projects that improve procurement processes and her specialization in managing supply sources.
Background
Prior to her current position at REEF, Andrea Medina worked as a Procurement Analyst at Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. from 2008 to 2012. During her time there, she developed her skills in procurement and supply chain management. This experience laid the groundwork for her current role, where she continues to apply her knowledge in a different industry context.
Achievements
In her role as Procurement Manager, Andrea Medina serves as the primary procurement representative for feasibility, planning, risk analysis, and mitigation related to menu deployment and brand expansions. Her contributions to the Purchasing Category Team and her management of supply sources are integral to the success of procurement initiatives at REEF.