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Global Commodity Manager
Piston GroupGlobal Commodity Manager
Jan. 2024Del Rio, Texas, United StatesDeveloped global supply chain strategies and led cost-saving initiatives, delivering $80K in savings on zippers commodity. Managed RFQs with suppliers and core teams, negotiated long-term pricing and payment terms, and prepared strategic sourcing business cases with APQP compliance. Managed KPIs on cost, quality, and performance, while leading VA/VE initiatives to optimize supply chain efficiency.
Regional Commodity Manager
ZF GroupRegional Commodity Manager
Jan. 2023 - Jan. 2024Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, MexicoLed daily vendor interactions to manage engineering changes and executed VAVE projects that delivered $500K in savings. I handled RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier negotiations for high-voltage electric motor components, aligning with global E-Mobility goals. I also presented to sourcing committees, maintained sourcing systems, and oversaw contracts to enhance procurement performance and supply chain resilience.
Senior Program Purchasing
Magna InternationalSenior Program Purchasing
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023Saltillo, Coahuila, MexicoCoordinated launch readiness meetings with suppliers and core teams for electric motor development and integration. Led RFQ processes and developed business cases for Global and Local Sourcing Committees, ensuring competitive pricing for E-Mobility components. Managed supplier contracts, APQP processes, cost breakdowns, and tooling spend tracking specific to electric motor technologies. Achieved $250K in annual VAVE savings through supplier negotiations and process optimizations.
Strategic Purchasing Specialist
Marelli PowertrainStrategic Purchasing Specialist
Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2022Saltillo, Coahuila, MexicoLed project purchasing reviews with suppliers and Marelli Core team, implementing core tools and costed BOM calculations. Managed scheduling agreements, price updates, and contract administration with productivity-based bonuses. Localized suppliers to NAFTA, generating $500K in annual savings and $3M through virtual bids.
Procurement Coordinator
IMMIProcurement Coordinator
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2020Derramadero, Coahuila De Zaragoza, MexicoDeveloped and implemented procurement policies, managing a $5M annual budget. Negotiated strategic supplier partnerships, achieving over $75K in savings through commodity bid events. Led strategic planning and cost reduction teams.Developed and implemented purchasing policies, controlling a $5M annual budget. Negotiated supplier partnerships, delivering over $75K in savings through commodity bid events. Led strategic planning, sourcing strategies, and cost reduction teams. Streamlined processes via a cloud-based purchasing system and managed VAVE projects for continuous improvement.
Launch Manager
Motherson GroupLaunch Manager
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2018Torreón, Coahuila, MexicoRan MRP across 9 plants in Mexico, ensuring adherence to standard processes. Led design reviews, managed APQP deliverables, and utilized core tools like 8D and Root Cause Analysis. Negotiated pricing, conducted cost breakdowns, followed engineering changes, and directed suppliers to meet cost, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
Demand Management
Procter & GambleDemand Management
Jul. 2005 - Jul. 2007MexicoCustomer service, budget and inventory management, target setting, staff recruitment. Control and follow up KPI’s on traditional distribution.

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