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Seasoned commercial and manufacturing professional with over eight years of cross-functional experience in the automotive, aerospace/defense, and tech industries. I bring a comprehensive skill set in sourcing & procurement, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations + acquisitions, supply planning, NPI dev cycles, and manufacturing launch for both low/large volume & low/high mix programs at startups and established companies alike. I have successfully managed multi-national teams, comprising both of direct & indirect reports, across the U.S., Spain, India, China, Europe, and Mexico. My dual linguistic capabilities have been instrumental in bridging communication & cultural barriers, ensuring execution of program deliverables. In my leadership roles, I have refined my ability to effectively communicate & present with internal & external executive C-suite leadership, focusing on large-scale commercial negotiations, program profitability, risk mitigation, and end-to-end production launch. Fluent in English and Spanish, I am passionate about problem-solving, mentoring, team leadership, and creating a fostering environment where innovative ideas are celebrated.