Lead Sourcing and Commercial strategies for EDS, Supply Chain Management, and Risk Mitigation activities to secure on-time sourcing and launches.Led a data-fact project in EDS categories to demonstrate that the Purchase Components & Wiring, are the harnesses’ main costcontributo rs, resulting in a reorganization to build up a dedicated Components & Wiring team.Lead Systemic Thinking Methodology in a 6-week-full-time training, to conduct major projects targeted to reduce… Show more Lead Sourcing and Commercial strategies for EDS, Supply Chain Management, and Risk Mitigation activities to secure on-time sourcing and launches.Led a data-fact project in EDS categories to demonstrate that the Purchase Components & Wiring, are the harnesses’ main costcontributo rs, resulting in a reorganization to build up a dedicated Components & Wiring team.Lead Systemic Thinking Methodology in a 6-week-full-time training, to conduct major projects targeted to reduce complexity and improve T1s’ delivery metrics, achieving major savings in manufacturing processes.Mentoring the local Advanced Development Program candidate during the transition from STA to Direct Supply Chain.Coaching EDS HV Team members through technical and career concerns. I’m recognized as the go-to person to the EDS Team. Show less

Global Commodity Lead for Interior Commodities, managing the Tooling Sourcing Process and the cost efficiencies for the global Ford Team located in China, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Poland, USA & Mexico.International assignment in China to implement the On-Line Quote Tooling Sourcing Process for Ranger to secure the best cost at J1, resulting in significant efficiencies for the company.Led Ranger FSA tooling negotiations with a supplier that has all the interior business… Show more Global Commodity Lead for Interior Commodities, managing the Tooling Sourcing Process and the cost efficiencies for the global Ford Team located in China, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Poland, USA & Mexico.International assignment in China to implement the On-Line Quote Tooling Sourcing Process for Ranger to secure the best cost at J1, resulting in significant efficiencies for the company.Led Ranger FSA tooling negotiations with a supplier that has all the interior business control in the region (monopoly). Deriving in a resourcing process enabling 50% of cost efficiencies.Informal BUL to improve new buyers' learning curve and business acumen.Coordinated external training developing a curriculum, getting an external trainer, negotiating the cost, and getting the funds to improve the technical knowledge and skills of the Vendor Tooling Team. Show less

Managed the Rolling Road Wind Tunnel, achieving ~$20MUSD of cost efficiencies (about 10% of spend) annually.Orchestrated Multi-Year Contracts and Equipment Leasing with technology patterns suppliers to stablish annual prices which were improved according to incremental volume.

Reduced and improved Spare Parts & Purchased Components stock in the warehouse, obtaining 15% inventory cost efficiencies.Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.