Anthony Arana Meza
Metalmechanic Engineer
Universidad de Tecnológica de Chile INACAP
Rut-, Age 43
Evaristo Lillo 111 Depto. 1101 Las Condes
Tel.: --https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-arana-meza-
Personal Summary
Engineer with more than ten years of experience in the areas of purchasing, supply, contracts and tenders,
negotiation with suppliers and budget management. Knowledge of exports and imports, logistical support.
Work experience as Head of Supply and analyst in subcontracts in mining companies in Chile such as
Collahuasi, Pelambres, Radomiro Tomic, El Teniente, Salvador, Escondida, etc. Implementation and
participation in ISO- and OHSAS 18001. Knowledge of safety standards. Intermediate level of
English (spoken, written and technical). Online purchasing and ordering system ERP Softland and SAP
Modulo MM, MS Office. I use Internet tools.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
12/2017– at present: FreeLancer
Advice on Supply and Procurement
Negotiation and analysis of offers in mining, industry and construction.
Build bidding rules.
Search for new strategic suppliers
Implementation of measures to optimize purchasing processes.
Support for purchase indicators.
KPI reports and management of ERP systems (SAP module MM).
Take advantage of available resources.
02/2015 – 08/2017: KOMATSU JOYGLOBAL CHILE S.A.
Supply Analyst.
In charge of purchasing for the different works where the company provides services nationwide in a
timely and efficient manner.
In charge of contracts, tenders and agreements with them.
Closing of new agreements and negotiations on service and costs.
Improvement of process implementation (orders, OC, KPI, etc.).
Search for new suppliers
Compliance with monthly and annual savings goals.
01/2013 – 06/2014: SALFA GEOVITA S.A (Undergroung Mining)
Operations Management Engineer
Responsible for the complete management of Mining Equipment and Machinery, in charge of evaluating
and searching for suppliers, equipment costs and pricing, searching for alternative leases and purchase
of machinery, improving general service.
Visits to the Works in the different mining companies in the country. SAP management.
Works with Machinery in Underground Mining
Implementation of Buckets (Manufacturing Supervision according to established standards)
01/2011 – 12/2011: PROMET SERVICIOS S.A
Head of Machinery and Equipment Departmen
Responsible for the proper functioning of machinery at the National level and timely delivery of solutions
in the different works of the company.
In charge of two team workshops in the South and North of the country.
Constant visit to the field directly supervising the different works and the performance of the teams.
Implementation and modernization of the Department of Machinery and Equipment at the national level.
Purchase of new equipment according to the performance and requirements required by mining
companies.
Preparation of annual budget and compliance with it.
General planning of machinery and maintenance to respond to the various works nationwide.
Negotiation of prices and contracts with suppliers according to requirements.
Tender for contracts and evaluation of third parties.
01/2011 – 12/2011: CONSTRUCTORA AGUA SANTA S.A
Head of Supply Department of Machinery and Service
Responsible for spare parts, services, materials and supplies in general for the different works
nationwide.
Work with suppliers in Santiago and regions, as well as cost reduction to meet goals.
Direct purchase with U.S.A. supplier Search for new clients and agreements with them.
Implementation of improvements in prices and conditions with suppliers.
Evaluation, Control and Participation and Closing of Bids and Contracts.
Planning processes of Supply, Purchases and Requests.
Preparation of budgets and their respective control.
Purchase order monitoring reports.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
2001 - 2005:
1994 - 1995:
UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA DE CHILE- INACAP
ENGINEERING IN METALMECANICA
INST. PROF. INACAP - CHILE
TECHNICAL IN INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS, mention Maintenance
2007 - 2008:
UNIVERSIDAD ADOLFO IBAÑEZ
DIPLOMA IN OPERATION MANAGEMENT
COURSES:
Implementation Course and Internal Auditor Integrated Management System (SGI) ISO 9001-ISO
14001-OHSAS 18001. Mining Services Company Promet Services dictated by Ingenius
Dictuc / Universidad Católica de Chile Course on supervision and improvement of resources
Industrial Safety Mutual Chilena de Seguridad Course for supervisors regarding industrial risks,
cargo handling and knowledge of laws
LANGUAGES:
Spanish ( Native)
English
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
High capacity to plan and program, analytical, proactive.
Focused on continuous Improvement and internal customer.
Attitude, Teamwork, Personnel Management, team building.
Knowledge of ERP such as SAP, Softland, etc.
Management of KPI’s
Strong orientation towards Security in the work group and in the assets.
