Timezone overlap
9h overlap with US East · Argentina
English level
Conversational
Self-assessed via CEFR ladder
(es)Skills & tools
Skills
Tools
About
Mariano is an IT Compliance Officer and Strategic Purchasing and Supply Manager at The Linde Group Argentina, a role he's held for over 15 years. In this capacity, he has significantly optimized operations, notably achieving sustained cost reduction by renegotiating contracts and consolidating suppliers. His responsibilities also encompass risk management and process improvement across critical procurement. With over three decades of experience, Mariano previously served as a Project Manager at Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires for 15 years, contributing to the healthcare sector. His extensive background spans IT, healthcare, and online education, demonstrating a broad adaptable skill set. He holds degrees in Information Systems Analysis from Universidad Abierta Interamericana, Law from Universidad Argentina John F. Kennedy, and Pedagogical Training from Universidad Blas Pascal, Edusalud. Mariano brings a comprehensive skill set in strategic purchasing, contract negotiation, and corporate compliance, supported by tools like SAP and JD Edwards. He values continuous learning and seeks opportunities to apply his deep expertise in a stable, impactful role.
Highlights
- Reducción de costos y optimización presupuestaria
- Contratación de servicios técnicos y profesionales
- KPI de compras y adquisiciones
- Gestión de riesgos comerciales y legales
- Mejora de procesos y eficiencia operativa
- Achieved sustained cost reduction by renegotiating contracts and consolidating suppliers.
- Coordinación interáreas (Legal, Finanzas, Operaciones, IT)
- Improved contracting times by redesigning internal processes.
- Reduced contractual risks by incorporating preventive controls.
- Successfully implemented critical information systems without impacting operational continuity.
- Professionalized procurement process with performance metrics and executive reporting.
- Optimized national supply of technical equipment.
Work preferences
- Job type
- Consulting, Freelance / Independent, Full-time, Part-time
- Company size / type
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large/multinational (200+), Social/Environmental Impact Company
- Culture
- Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large Company, Public Organization
- Industries
- Health & Telemedicine, Information Technology, Online Education & Training
- Hours
- EST business hours
- Remote experience
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Salary context
Benchmarks for SMB non-tech role · Senior (7+ yrs).
US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.
Work experience
- IT Compliance Officer, Encargado de Compras y Suministros Estratégicos · THE LINDE GROUP ARGENTINASep 2009 — Dec 2025AR
- Liderazgo de procesos de compras de bienes, servicios técnicos, tecnología, mantenimiento y suministros críticos. - Negociación de precios, condiciones comerciales, plazos de pago, SLA, penalidades y cláusulas contractuales. - Administración…
- Project Manager · HOSPITAL BRITANICO DE BUENOS AIRESApr 1994 — Sep 2009AR
- Gestión de proyectos corporativos de tecnología con fuerte participación en compras, contratación de proveedores y administración de servicios vinculados a sistemas críticos. - Dirección de proyectos de sistemas de información médica, desde el…
Education
- Analista de Sistemas de Información · Universidad Abierta InteramericanaAR· Sistemas de Información
- Docente, Formación Pedagógica para Profesionales · Universidad Blas Pascal, EdusaludAR· Pedagogía
- Abogado · Universidad Argentina John F. KennedyAR· Derecho