Liz Cordova
Liz Cordova

Senior Commercial Operations and Contract Administration Specialist

Actively looking · Member since 14 Oct 2026
Location
Mexico
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
Hybrid / Full Time, Contract, Freelance
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an international business professional with more than 15 years of experience in commercial operations, contract execution, strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and cross-functional project coordination.

I have managed complex commercial processes from contract formalization through final delivery, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments, operational requirements, regulatory documentation, and business objectives.

My background includes international operations across Mexico, Canada, the United States, Europe, and Latin America. I have coordinated suppliers, logistics providers, clients, financial stakeholders, and internal multidisciplinary teams in multicultural environments.

I am experienced in commercial negotiation, vendor management, cost and payment coordination, international trade documentation, logistics, and issue resolution. I have supported agricultural, food, ingredient, and agri-food business operations.

As an independent consultant, I advise organizations and entrepreneurs on international trade, business development, commercial strategy, organizational growth, leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Skills

28 capabilities

Experience

Career history

International Trade, Business Development & Organizational Development Consultant Independent Consultant

I advise companies and entrepreneurs on business development, international trade, commercial strategy, and organizational growth.

I support agri-food projects through market research, commercial strategy development, and the creation of strategic business relationships. I also design and implement programs focused on leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.

Commercial Operations & Contract Administration Specialist Global Food and Ingredients Inc.

Managed contract and purchase order execution from formalization through final delivery, ensuring commercial terms, service conditions, and contractual commitments were properly implemented.

Coordinated clients, suppliers, logistics operators, service providers, and internal teams to maintain continuity in commercial operations. Negotiated rates and commercial terms with third-party logistics providers while balancing cost efficiency, operational requirements, and service delivery.

Supply Chain Coordinator | Contract Administration & International Operations Canadian Grain Inc.

Managed international contract execution from formalization through operational completion, ensuring negotiated commercial terms, pricing, conditions, and commitments were accurately reflected in final agreements. Coordinated contract formalization under time-sensitive deadlines of up to 24 hours.

Managed supplier and third-party service-provider relationships, including selection, contracting, commercial negotiations, and pricing. Coordinated land, rail, intermodal, and ocean transportation services in alignment with contractual and operational requirements.

Worked with Finance on supplier payments, payment scheduling, collections, and international bank transfers. Managed international commercial documentation, letters of credit, documentary collections, and agricultural commodity exports between Canada and Mexico using bulk and containerized transportation.

Key Account Manager & Operations Baja Premium Fresh / BOA Baja Organic Agriculture

Coordinated multidisciplinary teams across sales, production, quality, logistics, and operations to deliver against commercial and contractual commitments for international clients.

Managed strategic accounts in the United States and Canada and served as the primary liaison between customers and internal teams in Mexico. Coordinated quality, food safety, organic certification, and Fair Trade compliance documentation for international markets.

Supported commercial programs subject to quality, certification, regulatory, and compliance requirements. Represented the company at industry events and contributed to business development and strategic relationship-building activities.

Key Account Manager Circle Produce Company / Covilli Brand Organics

Managed commercial relationships with strategic retail and foodservice customers throughout the United States and Canada.

Coordinated sales, production, quality, food safety, and logistics teams to meet commercial commitments. Served as a liaison between teams in Mexico and the United States, supporting communication and organizational alignment.

Participated in crisis management, product recalls, and communications with customers and regulatory authorities. Trained teams on food safety programs and represented the company at industry trade shows and business events.

Education

Learning history

Mexico

Bachelor's Degree, International Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in International Business Administration.

Ontario, Canada

Diploma, Supply Chain & Logistics

Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics.

Coursera

Certificate, Foundations of Project Management

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