Member of the Sandvik Alachua site senior management team, I was responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier quality management. Primary mandate was to manage the supply base for all direct spend categories (Steel, Electrical, Vehicle Mechanical & Hydraulics) while adhering to global sourcing initiatives. Charged with maintaining competitive pricing for raw and OEM components while aggressively implementing cost reduction projects with local and in BCC (Best Cost Country) suppliers. Negotiate on a yearly bases pricing for the aftermarket business unit, provide support of indirect spend contracts (facility maintenances).

Management of all sourcing categories (Electrical, Hydraulic, Vehicle Mechanical and Steel) for the Alachua Florida production unit. Manage a total spend of $70M+ dollars. I act as a link between the production facility and global sourcing teams to ensure correct implementation of global strategies. Responsible for successful integration of cost saving projects as well as efficient supplier management (Price Negotiation, Contract placement and ensure adequate service to my internal clients).

Sourcing Category Engineer Managed a total spend of $100M+ dollars between Vehicle Mechanical and Electrical Categories for the Americas Region (North, Central & South Americas), with 400+ suppliers base. I act as a link between the Regional Sourcing team and Global Category teams to ensure optimal sourcing support and implementation of global sourcing strategiesCost saving projects by category:Electrical (Harnesses & Electrical Panels)Vehicles Mechanical Components (Cabins, Cooling, engines)Steel (Frames, Masts, Tanks, weldments)Hydraulics (Cylinders, hydraulic circuits)

Purchasing Manager responsible for the negotiation of goods and services for all Mexico accounts. Negoiation with supplier base for the General Motors (Mexico / USA) and Kaydon account, involved in cost saving projects in order to reduce client spend for the following indirect commodities (filtration, instrumentation and cutting tools). Responsible for corporate purchasing (Safety equipment, indirect services) for PSMI employees.Negotiate supplier contracts and comercial terms to increase company profits (credit terms, improved lead time and better post sales service) and reach client spend goals.Co lead the implementation of PSMI Procurement best practices for the Kaydon Account (Proyect Scope: cutting tools crib administration).Manage the sourcing process generating P.O.´s, Service Contracts, Comparative Tables, supplier evaluations etc.

Managed the negotiations and implementation of primary and secondary equipment, service and construction contracts with international as well as local suppliers.Generated 2.5 MM dollars in savings on the Cemex Panama project negotiations, equal to 12% of my entire spend.Managed e-Auction tools to lower prices and increase company benefits.Extended from 3 to 15 years the guarantee on the Clinker Dome negotiation.RFP, RFQ analysis of primary, secondary equipment and services to generate comparative tables and total cost of ownership analysis. Completed basic course of cement technology.ERP JDEdwards course.

Started a corporate services company (Auto wash, Dry Cleaning, Auto Repair etc).Operated in a large office building with over 1,500 people. Bringing service to over a 1000 clients.I hired and trained every employee and supervised their work on a daily basis.Management of each employee’s salary as well as benefits.Daily input into data base to establish sales patterns of my clients. Objective was to give corporations more perks for their employees at a very low price in order to create a better work environment.