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ADRIAN SANCHEZ

Procurement Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Supply Chain
Caledonia,MI

Summary

Global Manager, Procurement Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, and Supply Chain

Strategic operations professional prepared for this role with strong background in optimizing processes and driving organizational success. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, adapt to evolving business needs, and implement strategic initiatives that maximize efficiency and performance. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and process improvement, ensuring consistent achievement of operational goals. Known for fostering collaboration, reliability, and delivering measurable results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
8
8
Languages

Work History

Global Manager Commodity Electronics

Swoboda
Kentwood, Michigan
08.2024 - Current
  • Global Manager of electronics commodity Leading a team of Commodity Managers for PCBA's, actives, passives, cables, wires, magnets, and ferrites with 60 Mio EUR annual Spend.
  • Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits and assessments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual terms.
  • Trained junior staff members on best practices in purchasing management, contributing to their professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, reducing overall purchasing costs.
  • Led cross-functional team in executing cost reduction initiatives, resulting in significant savings on material purchases.
  • Negotiated long-term contracts with critical suppliers to ensure supply chain stability.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.

Business Unit Leader Supply Chain

Swoboda
Kentwood, MI
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Managed budgets, financial reporting, and forecasting for the Business Unit, ensuring fiscal responsibility and P&L accountability of 20 Mio USD Annual Spend.
  • Served as member of management team and provided input towards company Spend development, strategically planning growth based on key indicators and metrics.
  • Reduced operating costs through thorough analysis of expenditures, identification of inefficiencies, and implementation of cost-saving measures, and negotiation with suppliers.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors/partners to secure favorable terms for cost savings or improved service levels.

Costing Engineer. Economist

Swoboda
Kentwood, Michigan
11.2019 - 04.2021
  • Purchasing, Sales, Engineering
  • Utilization of highly complex economic and statistical models to compute accurate costs associated with each project
  • Work closely with sales team, process engineers and project managers to ensure customer deadlines are met while ensuring the costs are within budgets and company profitability
  • Compute, analyze and ensure statistical analysis on cost estimates for raw materials, purchased equipment and labor to assist management in determining piece price
  • Design studies and gather as well as analyze data to be able to quantify results and present this information to the management organization and clients
  • Leverage working knowledge of automation lines to create cost estimate and reports
  • Collection and review data on costs and productivity to evaluate shipping processes and identify problems for strategic planning and resource allocation purpose and analyze supply chain to make sure the process of getting products from suppliers to the plant or from the plant to clients operates as efficiently as possible
  • Utilization of blueprints, specifications, and knowledge of automation to analyze project needs to compile cost estimates
  • Validation of vendor quotes, monitor the
  • RFQ process to increase efficiencies and profitability
  • Identification and implementation of cost reduction opportunities via periodic economic reports in compliance with automotive requirements including PPAP, PFMEA, and APQP
  • Study and creation of economic analysis relating to compliance with Environmental Management System, regulatory requirements, procedures and work instructions, and recycling efforts.
  • Managed Annual spend of 12-18 Mio USD, driving cost optimizations of ~2-3%

Procurement Strategic Operations Manager

COTY.Inc
Guanajuato, Guanajuato Mexico
05.2018 - 11.2019
  • Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Leading efficiency, saving and optimization programs to secure savings
  • Project Management for key saving initiatives of a 30 Mi USD annual spend driving 2-3% Annual Savings and duplicating savings from previous years.
  • Support for innovation process
  • Custodian of procure to pay process, ensuring local/regional execution of the secondary packaging category strategy
  • Day-to-day supplier relationship, leading new supplier/vendor development and new material/specifications for new product launch, ensuring alignment of stakeholders
  • Achievements: Accomplishment of total annual target (4% savings)
  • Generation of 2 year saving pipeline for the category, and obtaining marketing and R&D approvals to implement sustainable projects that generate savings and support sustainability goals for the company.
  • Established strong partnerships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms to improve bottom-line results.

Operations/Project/Assistant Purchasing Manager

Mars Inc, PETCARE
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Management of 41 Mi USD annual spend in By-product Dry animal proteins, and animal fats
  • Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Leading Efficiency, Saving and Optimization Programs to secure more than 4.4 Mi USD in savings (Leading Annual 4% P&L Saving)
  • Procure to pay process, ensuring local/regional execution of the meat strategic category
  • Day-to-day management of supplier relationship
  • Leading new supplier/vendor development and new material/specifications for new product launch
  • Ensure stakeholders aligned to the strategy
  • Leading Risk Management Program
  • Achievements: Implementation of mid-term savings pipeline
  • Creation and
  • Implementation of RISK MANAGEMENT methodology to reduce out of stock of materials by developing the supply chain and reduce single sourcing in critical categories.
  • Supported successful project outcomes by preparing comprehensive risk management plans.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.

Purchasing Manager

WET, Mars Inc. PETCARE
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Purchase of Animal Protein for WET production facility (7.5 Mi USD Annual SPEND), material analysis, supplier development, negotiations, project development, assuring responsible sourcing programs with suppliers
  • Make vs Buy analysis and category strategy creation and implementation
  • Achievements: 0% supply interruptions, operational excellence, 4% savings delivered for the category
  • Supplier development and payment terms extension of 15 days (45 to 60), assuring to increase cash and annual material supply in 20% (following category demand)
  • Organization of Responsible Sourcing FORUM in partnership with HEINEKEN Mexico (2015) achieving global target of supplier´s affiliation to SEDEX and achieving 4 pillar- SMETA audit.

Raw Material Buyer

Mars Inc
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
07.2013 - 04.2015
  • Essential's Raw Material Purchasing Category Leader
  • Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Inbound, inventory control, supplier development, procurement, material analysis, strategy, material negotiations, project development
  • 14 Mi USD annual spend
  • Make vs buy analysis
  • Achievements: Increase of 15 days in Payment Terms
  • Over delivering 3.5% of total annual saving for the category
  • Operational Excellence by 0 Stock outs, and successful implementation of innovation project to improve the brand appearance (MORE VIVID colors)
  • Successful implementation of GLOBAL SOURCING model with a Service
  • Provider, through open book cost structure.
  • Identified new vendors, leading to improved quality and more competitive pricing for materials.

Import & Exports Analyst

Mars Inc. PETCARE
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Imports & Exports Traffic and Customs, Transportation, logistics
  • Raw Material and Finished Products
  • International logistics
  • Achievement: KPI's implementation for imports and exports to determine department service level with internal users
  • Import of full new expansion line to drive business growth 1 month ahead of schedule and at 90% of planned budget (through 3PL bidding process)

Project Manager/Business Developer

ProMéxico/CONDUIT S.A
Frankfort, Hessen, Germany
01.2011 - 08.2012
  • AREA: Ministry of Economy and Commercial Department
  • Economic and International Business Projects.
  • Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis for Mexican companies to export into the European Union, and support German Companies to attract Foreign Direct Investment into Mexico in the Aerospace Automotive and Metal Mechanic Industries
  • Activities: Business Plan, Market Research, projection, European market entry and promotion for imports of steel tube
  • Project Management for the metal mechanic and automotive industry regarding export/import projects and foreign direct investment
  • Strategic planning and preparations for international economic fair´s participation; as well as International
  • Economic Business Summits between Ministries of Economy from MEXICO and GERMANY
  • European Certification (ISOEN10255, ISOEN10305,
  • ISOEN10219) and process alignment for European norms
  • Product Development
  • Achievements: Certification of the first Mexican Company in EUROPEAN
  • Norms for Steel tube to be able to sell in the European Union
  • Successful contract with European distributor to be able to distribute Mexican steel tubing in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.

Export Project Coordinator

IRVING, Harsco Group
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
05.2010 - 11.2010
  • Activities: Market Research, Export Strategy, projection and export plan
  • Economic and statistical data Analysis
  • Achievements: Export strategy for oil and gas customers in Latin America.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.

Supply Chain Trainee

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
04.2010 - 10.2010
  • Procurement:
  • Supplier On time Payment Follow Up
  • Support Purchase Orders in SAP
  • Follow up of on indirect purchases and services for on-time delivery
  • Collecting Signatures for Bombardier's Supplier Code of Conduct Project with Suppliers
  • Traffic and Customs:
  • Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
  • Support in Fiscal File (Annex 24) for temporary imports
  • Support in Import and Export Templates (Reports) for daily operations
  • Supported new product launches, ensuring timely availability of materials while maintaining cost control measures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to inventory management, including receipts, transfers, adjustments, and returns.

Sales Intern

CEMEX
Queretaro, Queretaro Mexico
01.2010 - 04.2010
  • ACTIVITIES:, for client's visits and consumption orders
  • Support for report elaboration
  • Elaboration of Satisfaction Surveys to clients
  • Market Research, New business development projects.
  • Organized and maintained accurate records of client interactions within CRM systems, streamlining the sales process.

Education

MBA -

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Queretaro, Mexico
01.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher
Queretaro, Mexico
08.2006 - 12.2010

Certification - Supply Chain and Aviation Management

European Business School (EBS)
Germany
07.2009 - 12.2009

IBO Diploma -

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Queretaro, Mexico
08.2003 - 08.2006

Skills

Economic analysis

Planning and implementation

FLUENT IN [English, Spanish and German]

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Revenue generation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

KPI tracking

Logistics management

Cross-functional team leadership

Certification

HIGH SCHOOL Documentary Research III (Economics EXTENDED ESSAY) AUG-

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Teaching at the University (Develop Young Talent)
  • Experience Giving Courses in English and Spanish at Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) from 2015 to 2020 such as:

Doing Business in the Americas

Warehouse and Transportation Management

Doing Business In Europe and Asia

International Environments and Business Operations

Logistic Operations and Global Supply Chain Management

Regional Business Development

Intercultural Negotiation and Communication

Enterprise, Culture and Business

Management Custom Behavior in Services

Analisis y Administracion de la Cadena de Valor

Timeline

Global Manager Commodity Electronics

Swoboda
08.2024 - Current

Business Unit Leader Supply Chain

Swoboda
06.2021 - 08.2024

Costing Engineer. Economist

Swoboda
11.2019 - 04.2021

Procurement Strategic Operations Manager

COTY.Inc
05.2018 - 11.2019

Operations/Project/Assistant Purchasing Manager

Mars Inc, PETCARE
10.2017 - 05.2018

Purchasing Manager

WET, Mars Inc. PETCARE
04.2015 - 10.2017

Raw Material Buyer

Mars Inc
07.2013 - 04.2015

MBA -

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
01.2013 - 12.2015

Import & Exports Analyst

Mars Inc. PETCARE
09.2012 - 07.2013

Project Manager/Business Developer

ProMéxico/CONDUIT S.A
01.2011 - 08.2012

Export Project Coordinator

IRVING, Harsco Group
05.2010 - 11.2010

Supply Chain Trainee

BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE
04.2010 - 10.2010

Sales Intern

CEMEX
01.2010 - 04.2010

Certification - Supply Chain and Aviation Management

European Business School (EBS)
07.2009 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher
08.2006 - 12.2010

IBO Diploma -

Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
08.2003 - 08.2006

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