Experience
Gaston is a seasoned procurement professional with over two decades of experience in indirect procurement. His unwavering passion for procurement drives him to provide his customers with the best customized category solutions.
Gaston's career began in the supply chain, where he gained unparalleled experience in the operational side of the business. He then transitioned to indirect procurement, where he honed his skills in strategic management and tackled the challenges of the IT, Professional Services, and Facilities Services categories in multiple global organizations like Lincoln Electric, Materion Corporation, and Eaton Corporation.
As a member of several procurement organizations, Gaston is a sought-after speaker at procurement, automation, and digital transformation events. He is also a regular contributor to CPONET Magazine in Spain, where he shares his knowledge on procurement negotiation strategies for AI&ML and software solutions. In addition to his professional pursuits, Gaston is also a talented fiction writer, with his first novel published in July 2024, and two more coming soon.
Gaston holds a master's degree in business administration, a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, and post-graduate diplomas in data analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
CREDENTIALS
Education
MBA in Finance, Universidad Tec Milenio
Bachelors in Industrial Engineering, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
Presentations & Publications
"AI in Indirect Procurement," – MAPI 2025
"Navigating Market Intelligence with Technology," – ProcureCon 2024
"Strategies for Embedding Emerging Technologies into Procurement Workflows," – ProcureCon 2024
"Clasificación de Gastos en Compras A través de IA 2da Parte," - CPONET Magazine, Spain
"Clasificación de Gastos en Compras A través de IA," - CPONET Magazine, Spain
"Cómo evaluar a proveedores de software en una licitación," - CPONET Magazine, Spain
"Por qué involucrar a otros stakeholders en el proceso de compra de un software," - CPONET Magazine, Spain
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Outside the Office
Gaston enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and engaging in church-related community service activities. When he's not immersed in the procurement world, Gaston can be found reading, watching movies, training CrossFit, or playing soccer.
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