As an Operations Leader with deep expertise in procurement strategy, compliance, and risk management, I excel at orchestrating large-scale sourcing initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and drive impactful business value. My approach centers on leveraging data and industry-leading procurement frameworks to guide strategic decision-making, foster collaboration, and streamline processes that align seamlessly with organizational goals.

Why Me?
With a strong foundation in global procurement, I bring a comprehensive view to the management of supplier performance, compliance, and strategic sourcing. I specialize in designing procurement processes that not only meet quality and regulatory standards but also optimize costs and mitigate risks. My strategic mindset allows me to anticipate potential challenges and proactively implement solutions that support business continuity, financial health, and operational resilience.

My Specialty:
I am passionate about cultivating high-performance procurement teams and integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance procurement visibility and control. From developing supplier risk assessment frameworks to implementing compliance policies, my work reflects a dedication to sustainable sourcing and resilience-building. My technical proficiency in ERP systems like SAP S/4 HANA and Oracle Peoplesoft, along with advanced tools such as Ariba, Celonis, and Power BI, supports a data-centric approach to optimizing procurement lifecycles.

Vision & Approach:
I view procurement not only as a function but as a strategic partner to the business. By fostering an environment that encourages innovation, agility, and continuous improvement, I aim to create procurement systems that drive long-term value. My leadership philosophy prioritizes adaptability, integrity, and collaboration, empowering teams to meet and exceed the evolving needs of today’s dynamic business landscape.

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Vicente Valencia

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I love infrastructure delivery and I have good reasons for that. 

I still remember my third day working in PPPs, around 20 years ago. 

I was put on a Board meeting, and my boss told the rest of the board members that "I was the new PPP advisor". 

Not bad for the third day. 

I didn't know what a PPP was, nor even a what a Board was, or shareholders, or construction contracts, or back-to-backs... and there I was. 

Now, after having tendered, managed, delivered, refinanced, sold, a few PPPs in Europe, North America and New Zealand, as a COO, CEO and Board Member, I can tell you many more stories... some of them, "terror stories": extra costs, claims, delays, incompetence, bad clients, terrible contractors, evil designers, etc. 

But I can also tell you many great stories about people. 

Happy people enjoying a new and fantastic piece of infrastructure. 

These assets have transformed for the better lives, cities and even countries. 

I’ll never forget the 15 December 2012, when I opened as the COO, the A30 Project in Montreal. 

I put my beautiful and very patient Spanish wife on a toll both to enjoy. 

Many nights working at night and she supported me all the way long, and I wanted her to live the experience. 

During a break to have diner – it was a long day – she told me that users thanked her saying “Gracias”. 
I’ll never forget the joy and happiness of thousands of people that wanted to cross the bridges that we built.
 
This is the power of great infrastructure, properly delivered. 

This is why, I love that business. 

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Metro Line 14 received zero bids. Honestly, not surprising.
PPP works when risk and reward are allocated fairly. It does not work when it becomes a way to move a difficult project off the government's plate. Private players understand the difference, and they act accordingly.

Urban metro projects in India have rarely been kind to private capital. Fares you cannot control, ridership you cannot predict, clearances that can change the entire calculus. Walking away from that is not hesitation. It is good judgment.
Infrastructure funds and lenders look for predictable cash flows and bankable structures. Regulated fares, uncertain ridership and environmental clearance risks do not offer either. The numbers do not close, and no amount of strategic intent changes that reality.
What is harder to ignore is that this has been seen before. The pattern is not new. Each unsuccessful bid process carries a real cost in terms of time, resources and delayed infrastructure that cities genuinely need.
The pivot to EPC makes sense. But the harder question is whether project structures are being evaluated honestly before they go to market. That is where the real work lies.

Hopefully, this time the lesson travels upstream.

#PPP #InfrastructureAdvisory #UrbanInfrastructure

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