Monica B.

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Global Sustainability Procurement Manager

Panama14+ years experienceAvailable in 1 month$10,000/mo

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Notable Highlight

Managed sustainability certification processes end-to-end, including B Corp, Rainforest Alliance, Verra, Gold Standard, Triple A, and Triple C.

Experience Summary

Monica is a sustainability professional with 11+ years of experience, primarily in the food and beverage industry, across multinational contexts spanning the United States, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Based in Panama, she led sustainability transformation initiatives focused on procurement and supply chain operations. Her expertise centers on developing sustainable systems that improve traceability, strengthen supplier relationships, and maximize positive impact while minimizing negative environmental and social outcomes. Her background includes farm-level sourcing, ingredient origin, regenerative agriculture, climate-related commercial risk, and community engagement. She worked as a contract consultant for the United Nations on sustainable finance and as an independent contractor for US-based organizations. She is familiar with waterfall and agile methodologies. Technical experience includes SimaPro and EcoInvent as life cycle assessment (LCA) tools. She managed sustainability certifications end-to-end, including B Corp, Rainforest Alliance, Verra, Gold Standard, and coffee-specific certifications such as Triple A and Triple C.

Key Achievements

Accumulated 11+ years of sustainability experience, primarily within the food and beverage sector. Led sustainability transformation initiatives across procurement and supply chain operations. Worked across multinational contexts involving the US, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Managed sustainability certification processes end-to-end, including B Corp, Rainforest Alliance, Verra, Gold Standard, Triple A, and Triple C. Developed and implemented a living income program for 9,000 farmers in a high-risk rural region, overseeing the initiative from conception through implementation. Led a water treatment initiative designed to generate broader benefits across water management, fertilizer use, and farmer income diversification. Managed farm-level sourcing and supplier relationships, with a focus on ingredient origins and regenerative agriculture. Addressed climate-related commercial risks and supply chain exposure. Incorporated community engagement into sustainability initiatives. Consulted for the United Nations on sustainable finance on a contract basis. Applied experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Skills

Sustainability systemsESG auditsRisk assessmentsData reportingDecarbonization strategiesRegeneration strategiesSustainable financeSupply chain managementProcurementProject managementContract managementClimate change financeCapacity buildingLifecycle assessments (LCAs)Circular economyLEED certificationDocument controlQuality assuranceQuality controlStructural designCost analysisPortfolio managementStakeholder engagementData analysisMicrosoft OfficePowerBIExcelWordPowerPointProjectPrimaveraSAPService NowArcGISSimaProEnergy capacity modelingGHG inventory analysisCarbon footprint analysisNPV/ROI analysisMulticriteria analysisGame theorySankey diagramsTriple bottom line assessmentCompliance managementFinancial analysis

Work Experience

Global Sustainability Procurement Manager

a previous company · Panama · Mar 2025 - Jan 2026

Performed internal ESG audits, risk assessments, and developed data reporting tools to control and minimize risks in sustainability portfolios by ~45%, identifying and enabling 9.5 Million CHF available for re-investments in 2025.
Represented a previous company at the UNFCCC Fifth global dialogue and investment-focused event under the Sharm el-Sheikh mitigation ambition and implementation work programme.
Developed, implemented, and established decarbonization and regeneration strategies and QA/QC processes across key commodities (dairy derivatives, cereals, grains, sucrose, oils, cocoa). Enhanced portfolio management, coordinated global resource mobilization, and coordinated automation solutions, doubling the pipeline deliverables for 2026 and beyond with suppliers and third-party developers.

Panama's Sustainable Finance Coordinator

a previous company · Panama · Jan 2024 - Jun 2024

Supervised and coached a coordination assistant and the deliverables of two expert consultants according to project needs.
Led completion and publication of Panama's Sustainable Finance Taxonomy within two months of joining the role by restructuring tasks and delivery dates to compensate for project delays.
Collected, analyzed, and guided data analysis to gather strategic insights to drive key stakeholder "buy-in" and engagement.
Managed end-to-end project management processes, budget, and procurement.

Global - Procurement Excellence Strategic Sourcing Senior Analyst

a previous company · Panama · Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

Delivered one of six sustainability experts training in the Train-the-Trainer program in sustainability applied to Procurement, Risk, Finance, and Regenerative Agriculture simultaneously in Switzerland, Panama, and Kuala Lumpur Procurement Hubs.
Managed an end-to-end contract management process for a 350 million spend category in a fast-paced environment, creating 5,000 contracts in 3 months (82% of total contracts).
Led and closed technical contract negotiation for a 300 million CHF impactful project reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Led sustainability roadmap development and its operationalization in dairy derivatives and cocoa in coordination with PMO and key stakeholders, reporting to procurement leadership teams and providing strategic insights for major business initiatives.
Managed multiple cross-functional, cross-category ESG projects located in the USA, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Cameroon, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, and New Zealand.
Engaged in high-level discussions for high-impact scalable solutions strategies compliant with SBTi Net Zero targets.
Synthesized and simplified complex technical sustainability concepts for non-technical audiences, created templates to facilitate Scope 3 data collection, led benchmarks and data consolidation (including roadmaps and glidepaths consolidations), document control, and quality control and assurance for cocoa, coffee, cereals, grains, sucrose, dairy, and ingredients.

Global - Procurement Sustainability Acceleration Analyst

a previous company · Panama · Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

Delivered one of six sustainability experts training in the Train-the-Trainer program in sustainability applied to Procurement, Risk, Finance, and Regenerative Agriculture simultaneously in Switzerland, Panama, and Kuala Lumpur Procurement Hubs.
Managed an end-to-end contract management process for a 350 million spend category in a fast-paced environment, creating 5,000 contracts in 3 months (82% of total contracts).
Led and closed technical contract negotiation for a 300 million CHF impactful project reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Led sustainability roadmap development and its operationalization in dairy derivatives and cocoa in coordination with PMO and key stakeholders, reporting to procurement leadership teams and providing strategic insights for major business initiatives.
Managed multiple cross-functional, cross-category ESG projects located in the USA, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Cameroon, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, and New Zealand.
Engaged in high-level discussions for high-impact scalable solutions strategies compliant with SBTi Net Zero targets.
Synthesized and simplified complex technical sustainability concepts for non-technical audiences, created templates to facilitate Scope 3 data collection, led benchmarks and data consolidation (including roadmaps and glidepaths consolidations), document control, and quality control and assurance for cocoa, coffee, cereals, grains, sucrose, dairy, and ingredients.

Global - Procurement Sustainability Acceleration Specialist

a previous company · Panama · Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

Delivered one of six sustainability experts training in the Train-the-Trainer program in sustainability applied to Procurement, Risk, Finance, and Regenerative Agriculture simultaneously in Switzerland, Panama, and Kuala Lumpur Procurement Hubs.
Managed an end-to-end contract management process for a 350 million spend category in a fast-paced environment, creating 5,000 contracts in 3 months (82% of total contracts).
Led and closed technical contract negotiation for a 300 million CHF impactful project reducing Scope 3 GHG emissions.
Led sustainability roadmap development and its operationalization in dairy derivatives and cocoa in coordination with PMO and key stakeholders, reporting to procurement leadership teams and providing strategic insights for major business initiatives.
Managed multiple cross-functional, cross-category ESG projects located in the USA, Brazil, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Cameroon, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, and New Zealand.
Engaged in high-level discussions for high-impact scalable solutions strategies compliant with SBTi Net Zero targets.
Synthesized and simplified complex technical sustainability concepts for non-technical audiences, created templates to facilitate Scope 3 data collection, led benchmarks and data consolidation (including roadmaps and glidepaths consolidations), document control, and quality control and assurance for cocoa, coffee, cereals, grains, sucrose, dairy, and ingredients.

Climate Change & Sustainable Finance Coordinator

MOEOP · Panama · Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

Served as Panama Delegate and climate change finance negotiator, debating on behalf of Panama and AILAC in alignment with the G77 group in the UNFCCC informal negotiations at COP26.
Managed sustainable finance institutional and national projects, served as point of contact for sustainable finance initiatives at the Ministry of Environment, and supervised three assistants.
Led capacity-building initiatives and presentations in sustainability and climate change, portfolio management, and end-to-end project management for Sustainable Finance Transitions in Commercial and Investment Banks with the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Fulbright in Sustainable Systems

CERIOT · New York, United States · Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

Conducted economic and financial evaluations (NPV, ROI, TIR, CBA, cap-and-trade systems, price elasticity of demand, externalities, marginal social costs, utilities and substitutions, multicriteria analysis, game theory).
Performed lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for products and supply chains, waste and residues management, and circular economy.
Conducted triple bottom line impact assessments (environmental, social, and economic impacts) and pollution analysis.
Analyzed sustainability for systems (synergies, heuristic, and holistic analysis).
Evaluated corporate sustainability, Sankey diagrams, and GHG inventory analysis.
Developed and analyzed energy capacity expansion models for MISO grid.
Compared carbon footprints for different modes of transportation (vehicles, trains, airplanes) in the US.
Evaluated New Ventures' sustainability innovations.

Civil Engineer & Independent Consultant

SC · Panama · Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

Performed project management, cost analysis, structural designs, quality assurance and control for buildings and infrastructure across approximately 46 projects, including LEED management and implementation, LEED certification operationalization and reporting, document control, and managerial and administrative tasks.
Coordinated portfolio management and end-to-end project management at a previous company (budget <USD 20 million), delivering retail projects two months ahead of schedule. Managed the Real Estate portfolio of new projects, renovations, and guarantees. Supervised project development and operations to guarantee time, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. Provided support to Facility Management for building maintenance by supervising maintenance activities, managing quotations, and leading client and supplier meetings.
Served as Quality Coordinator (QA/QC) at DG (budget ~USD 200 million fast-track project pursuing LEED BD+C Certifications). Designed and implemented document control, quality assurance, and quality control systems for a project in the execution stage, reducing claims and nonconformities by 97%. Pioneered implementation of LEED BD+C_v4 practices, raising project LEED compliance from 3% to 93% in one year. Audited public and private tenders, managed quality and LEED teams, and organized training sessions for administrative and project personnel.
Performed structural designs for residential, healthcare, and commercial buildings at BE under Senior Engineer supervision. Coordinated changes between disciplines that affected structural design (Architecture, MEP, Owner, LEED), improving team building and reducing redesigns that facilitated construction plans approval with governmental institutions.
Served as end-to-end Document Controller at OE (project budget ~USD 800 million) for Tocumen International Airport New Terminal. Reduced 2.5 days from average RFI responses (30 to 45 RFIs received per month). Improved coordination and management that facilitated task assignments and reduced 2.5 days on average company deliveries and responses. Managed daily coordination in Spanish and English, enabling stronger team relationships with significant influence on client retention.
Performed field level inspections at a previous company for infrastructure systems including potable water distribution, wastewater collections, water treatment, carpet road constructions, and highway constructions. Conducted inspections and document controls based on ISO standards and Bureau Veritas compliance.