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Procurement & Supply Chain Leader | Global Commodity Strategy | Tier-1 Automotive | Supplier Development | CAPEX | Americas | CPSM I transform procurement from a reactive cost function into a strategic engine of resilience, profitability, and competitive advantage. Across the Americas, I've led procurement organizations managing US$100M–US$350M in annual spend across Tier-1 automotive, metalworking, and industrial manufacturing — partnering with OEMs including GM, Ford, Stellantis, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, VW and Audi. What I deliver: • Cost Leadership → US$26M+ in validated savings across multi-plant, multi-country portfolios through global strategic sourcing, LTA negotiations, and TCO modeling • CAPEX & NPI Excellence → 100% on-time execution of US$14.5M+ tooling & equipment programs; zero critical-path delays across 39+ OEM program launches • Supply Chain Resilience → Nearshoring from 52% → 69% regional content, multi-sourcing frameworks, and ESG-aligned risk governance • Digital Transformation → Oracle Cloud P2P, e-Sourcing, and SaaS implementation driving 97% contract efficiency gains • Team Leadership → Built and scaled procurement CoEs of up to 25 professionals; promoted 6 into senior leadership roles Recent Capability Investment (2024–Present): Deliberately invested in executive-level development: earned CPSM (ISM), advanced supply chain strategy certification (CSCMP), Chief AI Officer (CAIO) credential for procurement AI applications, and completed executive negotiation at IPADE (Harvard methodology). Actively engaged in Tier-1 sourcing forums, industrial fairs, and supply chain transformation networks. I'm now selectively exploring Director / Executive-level procurement leadership opportunities within multinational Tier-1 automotive, e-Mobility, or advanced manufacturing organizations across the Americas. Open to confidential discussions. DM me or connect directly.
Strategic career investment focused on executive-level procurement capability enhancement and industry engagement. • Earned CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management, ISM — USA) and CSCMP Supply Chain Foundations certification, advancing global sourcing strategy frameworks • Achieved Chief AI Officer (CAIO) certification; applied AI-driven procurement analytics, predictive sourcing models, and digital transformation methodologies • Completed Executive Negotiation Program at IPADE (Harvard-based methodology), reinforcing multi-party negotiation and stakeholder alignment at C-suite level • Active participant in Tier-1 automotive sourcing forums, supply chain webinars, and industrial manufacturing fairs across Mexico and the Americas • Authored LinkedIn publications on Procurement Maturity Levels and the Procurement Chessboard — generating engagement across global procurement networks
Executive Mandate Full P&L accountability for US$100M annual spend across 3 business units; team of 12 including 2 category managers; reported to CEO/CFO. • Delivered US$3.8M in validated savings (127% of target) through global strategic sourcing, nearshoring initiatives, and TCO-driven supplier negotiations • Optimized DPO from 45 → 74 days (+64%) across key supplier base, directly improving working capital and cash flow • Executed US$30M CAPEX program (injection molding & cold-forming expansion) via turnkey contracts with USMCA and European OEMs — 100% on-time, zero delays • Sponsored Oracle Cloud P2P + e-Sourcing digital transformation: +97% contract management efficiency, +38% operational productivity • Established enterprise ESG & geopolitical risk framework with multi-sourcing for critical commodities — zero supply disruptions • Structured vertical integration project for injection molding and toolmaking (US$17M budget) to improve organizational margin
Executive Mandate: Led procurement and supplier quality across 3 plants; US$190M spend; 12-person team including 2 category managers; reported to COO. • Delivered US$5.8M in savings + US$553K cost avoidance (123% of target) via LTAs, global sourcing, and forward-buying during record commodity inflation • Achieved 161% performance in MRO cost avoidance through strategic bonus agreements and indirect spend renegotiations • Increased USMCA regional content from 52% → 69%, reducing annual tariff exposure by US$1.8M through aggressive Mexico/USA supplier localization • Secured 100% on-time execution for 22 simultaneous NPI/NPD launches (Ford Bronco, Ram 1500, GM, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda) — zero delays during COVID-19 • Improved Supplier OTD: 87% → 98.7% through disciplined KPI scorecards and weekly executive reviews • Navigated 2021 Texas winter storm and pandemic disruptions: zero production downtime
Executive Mandate: Americas procurement transformation; US$350M spend; 25-person multicultural team; 4 category managers; reported to VP Global Procurement. • Achieved 130% of savings target (US$16.9M total) through global strategic sourcing, volume aggregation, category management, and LTA execution • Elevated Supplier OTD: 87% → 99.3% and reduced PPM: 320 → 50 through supplier development and quality turnaround programs • Negotiated DPO improvement from 33 → 47 days (~€1M/month cash flow improvement) • Built and launched a centralized Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE), standardizing governance across 5 plants in USA, Brazil, and México • Directed US$14.5M in tooling sourcing for 17 NPI launches (Audi, Mercedes, Volvo, Cadillac, Stellantis) — 100% on-time, zero critical delays • Developed succession pipeline: 6 team members promoted to senior procurement leadership roles
Mandate: US$70M global plastics & tooling commodity; 2-plant NAFTA network; served Automotive, Aerospace, HVACR and Industrial markets. • Delivered 3.5–5% annual savings (up to US$3.5M/year) over a sustained multi-year tenure via LTAs with DuPont, BASF, and Solvay • Increased NAFTA supplier content to 73% by developing 12 preferred Mexican suppliers through IATF 16949 and AS9100 audit programs • Led US$300M business continuity project during TI spin-off: relocated and revalidated tooling across 40 suppliers — zero customer disruption • Managed complex US$7M annual tooling investments for high-precision injection molds (±0.05mm tolerances) • Supported 40+ NPI/NPD projects annually with 100% material availability for First Articles