BASTIAN DÍAZ PAILAMILLA

Lead strategic bidding processes for the Technology area associated with the Delivery and Innovation department across all CMPC subsidiaries globally. Applied Strategic Sourcing methodology for needs assessment, preparation of RFIs, RFPs, bidding processes, and drafting of commercial contracts.

Categories managed:

• IT Delivery, Innovation, Licensing, and Corporate Software.

Achievements:
• Led the bidding process for the first data center at CMPC (CIO) and the first in Chile’s forestry industry.
• Directed the design and construction of the service master for all CMPC subsidiaries.
• Contributed to meeting savings targets, achieving a cumulative total of over 1.5 MUSD.

Coordinated strategic purchasing for the department, overseeing supplier selection using the “Strategic Sourcing” methodology: managing bidding processes (RFIs, RFPs), operational purchases (OPEX), and investment-related purchases (CAPEX). Also responsible for drafting and managing supplier contracts for international purchases and import processes.

Categories managed:
Production, press, operations, human resources, engineering, and technology for the three channels (Warnermedia Chile, CNN Chile, and TNT Sports Chile).

Achievements:
Led the business separation project between CHV and WarnerMedia, managing all department processes and workflows to establish new regional policies.
Contributed to meeting savings targets, achieving a cumulative total of over 2 MUSD.