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Gilberto Araiza is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in leading global procurement initiatives across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Global Procurement at ChampionX, Gilberto oversees a team responsible for managing over $800 million USD in indirect procurement, focusing on long-term strategies, integration, and supplier leverage. Previously, at Ecolab, Gilberto held the position of Senior Procurement Manager for Latin America, leading procurement efforts in Mexico and Latin America. Gilberto's career at Mead Johnson Nutrition spanned over 14 years, during which multiple roles involved managing substantial budgets and driving productivity across packaging and agriculture categories. Academically, Gilberto holds an MBA and a degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey.