• Development and Effective execution of agreed upon Global category strategies, specific to Metal Fabrication Category, on a timely basis while achieving the strategic plans for the organization, which will include Make vs. Buy Analysis, Cost Down, Cash In, Supply Base Optimization, OTD, optimal Payment Terms, PPM Quality & KPI objectives for Global/International, BU & Site• Prepare for and lead significant negotiations ensuring Astec is getting the most competitive pricing for its external spend, through effective development of Supplier Capability Matrix, RFQ’s, TCO models and proven contract negotiation strategies.• Analyze RFQ and negotiation outcomes to meet business unit and site needs while properly developing and executing comprehensive strategies on a global scale• Lead Make vs Buy engineering initiatives and work with the business to adjust to a more efficient model at the business level, specific to Heavy Industrial Metal Fabrication with ability to make global recommendations of Outsourcing, Insourcing and Intra-sourcing of engineered Metal Fabrication components. • Optimize and maintain engineering scalable & sustainable processes to drive effective procurement across the organization including Global/international site operations

International Assignment Responsible for overseeing the operation of the manufacturing department and the efficacy of the overall program to ensure the utmost in customer satisfaction. Ensuring continual quality improvement within the facility and alignment with John Deere Mexico Operations. New products introduction - identifying manufacturing processes, developed project and contingency plans to consolidate assembly lines disruptions. • Develop Supplier KPI and actions plans to improve their performance. Improve reliability of new product development processes • Maintain company quality standards • Review products, processes and systems on an ongoing basis to determine where improvements can be made • Oversee the product manufacturing process to ensure quality • Actively participate in production meetings with the manufacturing team• Utilize total quality tooling (Six Sigma, 3L5W, statistical analysis.

Business Growth: • Responsible for the introduction of 25 new product programs (22 builds - $5 M USD) for construction & forestry and agriculture equipment’s – 10 direct reports – 4 dotted line • Responsible of the strategic manufacturing planning for Ramos ComponentsNext generation manufacturing • Responsible for manufacturing engineering planning and execution of future construction and agriculture equipment

Business Growth: • Lead team of 5 strategic sourcing engineers evaluating projects of cost reduction portfolio for the enterprise ($25 M USD & estimate ROI: 25.4%) on different commodities such as metal-fabrication, aluminum, to sustain the competitiveness of the company on the market. Business Value:• Develop and negotiate vendor agreements, insuring strong and productive relationship. Monitor industries and country trends, maintaining team´s awareness of relevant information and incorporating trend analysis into business case development.

Business Turnaround • Beta Phase I & II project: Established a new factory, (52,000 Sq. Meters production space) for Cabs operations and metal fabrication components. ($30 MUSD investment – 18 months) • Developed and introduced successful new products, process and equipment within budget, quality and schedule. • Awarded with John Deere Hay & Forage Professional Excellence – Large Square Baler business improvement program • Recurrent follow-up meetings with US & Mexico based top management platforms. Business Growth• Coordinated and integrated multiple disciplines, business process and initiatives for assure Cabs (Operator station) business growth for the US, India, Brazil and Mexico market. Components Ramos became the second largest exported of cabs for the company with 52 different configurations. • Responsible of the strategic manufacturing planning for Ramos Components – 7 direct reports – 2 dotted line