Years of working experience
Experience in different type of industires
Projects successfully implemented across the world
Summary
Procurement and digital transformation leader with a strong background in strategic sourcing, vendor management and the design of automation business solutions across Financial Services, IT Consulting, System Development, System Integration, Cyber Security and other institutional environments.
I focus on the implementation of digital systems and intelligent platforms, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that combine artificial intelligence, geolocation technologies, user centered design and analytics, supporting real world operations and informed decision making.
I advise organizations on technology stack selection and hardware architecture, software and cloud platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives, scalability, security and compliance requirements.
Skill highlights
Education and Certifications
Master Degree
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Scrum Advanced
Agile Project Management
Project Management
Bachelor in Computer Science
Professional Experience
TactIQ Supply
Procurement Transformation & Digital Solutions Strategist
Lead procurement transformation and operational modernization initiatives for SMEs across Mexico and Latin America through scalable, automation-first digital solutions.
Represent and scale a European procurement automation platform, enabling governance, efficiency, and vendor management maturity.
Design and deploy digital solutions layered on process automation, leveraging:
*Artificial intelligence for content generation, data structuring and assisted decision-making
*Geolocation mechanisms to visualize assets, processes, routes and points of interest and interaction
*User-centered digital experiences to drive adoption, engagement and operational clarityBuild intelligent platforms as part of broader automation ecosystems supporting procurement, logistics, education, tourism and institutional use cases.
Advise organizations on technology stacks (hardware, software, cloud platforms and cyber security) aligned with business objectives, scalability and compliance needs.
Establish long-term, trust-based relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, focusing on measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.
Deliver cross-industry solutions (services, engineering, banking, education, public sector) tailored to specific operational and adoption challenges.
Inetum Mexico
Head of Procurement Mexico, US and CAM
- Managed the procurement department overseeing USD$100+ MM spend per year for Mexico, US and Central America.
- Aligned local and regional procurement operations to group standards.
- Coordinated the elaboration of proposals to end customers, negotiating with IT and Non-IT vendors, optimizing costs, planning and monitoring initial cash flows for each project.
- Designed processes to mitigate procurement and supply chain risks for different projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Significant involvement in the planning and execution of the Mexican passport administration and issuance project, ensuring the provision of goods and services from key global suppliers.
- Successfully implemented projects with global scope during the pandemic period, ensuring the provision of goods and materials for different projects, tracked costs and ensured savings across categories and main suppliers.
Banca Mifel, SA
Sourcing Senior Manager and Expense Management
- Headed procurement across diverse categories including IT, Operations, Marketing, CRE, HHRR and Digital Banking.
- Managed USD70 MM annual budget reporting to CEO/CFO generating great impact on cost control and reduction.
- Implemented best practices and electronic tools to enhance strategic sourcing initiatives
- Led major RFP processes and Vendor Management program.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Mitigated risks and aligned contracts with regulatory standards.
- Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select the most appropriate partners for delivering desired results at optimal costs.
Citi Group - Banamex
Sourcing Senior Vice President – Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Services
- Served as Regional Category Manager overseeing Citi's hardware categories in Latin America.
- Managed various IT service and critical supplier tenders and negotiations
- Led major RFP process for IT HW Desktop managed service, securing a multi-annual contract worth USD$50 MM with 26% TCO reduction and benefits for the group in Mexico.
Natalya Dorris
Working with Artur has been a pleasure. Better yet - I alerted them of a minor issue before going to sleep. The issue was fixed the next morning. I couldn't ask for better support. Thank you Artur! This is easily a 5 star freelancer.
HSBC Bank, Plc
Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager (Head of IT Procurement)
- Led the IT Procurement team for HSBC bank in the UK overseeing hardware, software, telecom, and IT services
- Managed a 13-member team, setting and monitoring personal development plans and annual objectives
- Ensured adherence to group procedures and policies
- Led global negotiations for HSBC group and implemented global IT Procurement strategies for the company.
- Also served as Global Category Lead for Managed Print Services, standardizing the commercial framework globally and supervising implementation roadmap across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
HSBC LatinAmerica - Senior Sourcing Manager
- Spearheaded Procurement Processes for IT, CRE, Marketing, and other services across 14 Latin American countries.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team members across the region on long-term strategic planning that ensured savings from cost reduction or cost avoidance initiatives in each country.
- Acted as a liaison between Procurement and senior management, identifying business opportunities to reduce costs and mitigate risks with key suppliers.
- Managed over USD$3,200.00 MM in annual spend across 8 countries, surpassing savings targets with achieved savings of USD$225.00 MM.
HSBC United Kingdom - IT Procurement Manager
- Seconded from HSBC Mexico to HSBC Bank plc in the UK for 20 months, serving as the focal point for IT requirements and major negotiations in the Distributed Systems environment.
- Established long-term agreements with strategic suppliers, securing favorable pricing and delivery terms.
- Planned and negotiated multiple tendering processes, identifying value-adding alternatives and strategies.
- Secured contracts for products/services in the UK and key European countries, achieving over USD$25.00 MM in savings.
HSBC México - IT Procurement Manager
- Managed IT procurement for HSBC Mexico, negotiating across various sectors including Telecom, Data Centre infrastructure, ATM hardware and software, IT development services, IT Security, Call Centre, and Distributed Systems
- Played key roles in major projects like HSBC Tower and Chapultepec Data Centre migration.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive procurement and cost control improvements.
- Implemented Vendor Management methodology for high-risk suppliers.
- Delivered annual savings totaling USD$62.00 MM.
Previous Experience
Aquanima - IT Procurement Sr. Consultant
Grupo Roche Syntex - IT Infrastructure Manager
IDS Comercial - Project Manager
Relationship with main vendors
Contact information
- Country: Mexico
- City: CDMX
- Email:
- mauricio@gonzalez-cruces.mx
- Chatbot:
- Click and chat here
- Other Activites:
- Flag Football Coach & Commissioner
- 2025 - Youth Certification - Flag
- 2025 - Youth Certification - Tackle
- Other interests: Playing saxophone (Alto and Tenor)