ADRIAN SANCHEZ
Caledonia
Summary
Strategic Global Manager with expertise in procurement operations and strategic sourcing. Optimizes processes and enhances organizational performance through effective project management and supply chain strategies. Leads cross-functional teams to implement initiatives that drive efficiency and achieve operational goals while fostering collaboration across diverse markets.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Global Manager Commodity Electronics
Swoboda
Kentwood
08.2024 - Current
- Directed global electronics commodity management for PCBA cables, wires, magnets, and ferrites with annual spend of 60 million EUR.
- Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives, achieving annual cost reductions of 2 to 3 percent
- Negotiated long-term contracts with key suppliers to enhance supply chain stability.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute strategies that improved payment terms by 2.5 days.
- Cultivated supplier relationships ensuring timely delivery of products and services.
- Conducted supplier performance audits verifying compliance with quality standards.
- Mentored junior purchasing staff on best practices, enhancing team effectiveness.
Business Unit Leader Supply Chain
Swoboda
Kentwood
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.
- Collaborated with management team to influence company spend development and strategically plan growth by analyzing key indicators and metrics.
- Analyzed expenditures, identified inefficiencies, and implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in reduced operating costs through effective supplier negotiations.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms, enhancing cost savings and improving service levels.
Costing Engineer. Economist
Swoboda
Kentwood
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Utilization of highly complex economic and statistical models to compute accurate costs associated with each project
- Compute, analyze and ensure statistical analysis on cost estimates for raw materials, purchased equipment and labor to assist management in determining piece price
- Leverage working knowledge of automation lines to create cost estimates and reports
- Utilization of blueprints, specifications, and knowledge of automation to analyze project needs to compile cost estimates
- 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
- Collected and reviewed data on costs and productivity to evaluate shipping processes and identify issues for strategic planning.
- Validated vendor quotes to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
- Identified and implemented cost reduction opportunities through periodic economic reports compliant with automotive requirements, including PPAP, PFMEA, and APQP.
- Designed studies and gathered data to quantify results and presented findings to management and clients.
- Managed Annual spend of 12-18 Mio USD, driving cost optimizations of ~2-3%
Procurement Strategic Operations Manager
COTY.Inc
Guanajuato
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.
- Day-to-day supplier relationship, leading new supplier/vendor development and new material/specifications for new product launch, ensuring alignment of stakeholders
- Managed procure to pay process, ensuring local/regional execution of secondary packaging category strategy for streamlined operations.
- Assisted teams in implementing innovative concepts and strategies, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- 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.
- Achievements: Accomplishment of total annual target (4% savings)
- Established partnerships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms that contributed to improved bottom-line results.
Operations/Project/Assistant Purchasing Manager
Mars Inc, PETCARE
Queretaro
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Management of 41 Mi USD annual spend in By-product Dry animal proteins, and animal fats
- Leading Efficiency, Saving and Optimization Programs to secure more than 4.4 Mi USD in savings (Leading Annual 4% P&L Saving)
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
- Conducted economic market analysis, cost estimation, and supply chain analysis to inform purchasing decisions.
- Procure to pay process, ensuring local/regional execution of the meat strategic category
- Leading new supplier/vendor development and new material/specifications for new product launch
- Implemented mid-term savings pipeline, contributing to sustained cost reduction initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for project creation.
- Ensured stakeholder alignment with strategic objectives to facilitate project execution.
- Leading Risk Management Program
Purchasing Manager
WET, Mars Inc. PETCARE
Queretaro
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
- Purchased animal protein for WET production facility, conducted material analysis, developed suppliers, negotiated contracts, and established responsible sourcing programs to enhance supply chain integrity.
- Make vs Buy analysis and category strategy creation and implementation
- Achievements: 0% supply interruptions, operational excellence, 4% savings delivered for the category
- Developed suppliers and extended payment terms by 15 days, increasing cash flow and annual material supply by 20% based on category demand.
- Organized Responsible Sourcing FORUM with HEINEKEN Mexico, achieving global target for supplier affiliation to SEDEX and completing 4-pillar SMETA audit.
Raw Material Buyer
Mars Inc
Queretaro
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Essential's Raw Material Purchasing Category Leader
- 14 Mi USD annual spend
- Analyzed manufacturing versus purchasing options for materials to optimize cost efficiency.
- 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.
Import & Exports Analyst
Mars Inc. PETCARE
Queretaro
09.2012 - 07.2013
- Imports & Exports Traffic and Customs, Transportation, logistics
- Implemented KPIs for imports and exports to assess service levels with internal users.
- Imported new expansion line, achieving business growth 1 month ahead of schedule and at 90% of planned budget through 3PL bidding process.
- Managed inventory of raw materials and finished products to enhance production efficiency.
- Activities: Economic market analysis, cost estimation, supply chain analysis
- International logistics
Project Manager/Business Developer
ProMéxico/CONDUIT S.A
Frankfort
01.2011 - 08.2012
- AREA: Ministry of Economy and Commercial Department
- 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
- Planned and executed participation in international economic fairs to promote exports and attract investment.
- ISOEN10219) and process alignment for European norms
- Developed new products aligned with market research and consumer needs to enhance competitiveness.
- 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 on tight deadlines while coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks to meet objectives.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
Export Project Coordinator
IRVING, Harsco Group
Queretaro
05.2010 - 11.2010
- Formulated export strategy targeting oil and gas customers in Latin America, enhancing market engagement.
- Developed project plans detailing scopes, timelines, deliverables, milestones, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Activities: Market Research, Export Strategy, projection and export plan
- Economic and statistical data Analysis
Supply Chain Trainee
BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE
Queretaro
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Managed procurement processes
- Conducted economic market analysis, cost estimation, and supply chain analysis to inform procurement strategies
- Follow up of on indirect purchases and services for on-time delivery
- Coordinated traffic logistics to optimize delivery schedules and minimize delays
- Support Purchase Orders in SAP
- Followed up with suppliers to ensure timely payments, enhancing supplier relationships
- 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
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Market Research, New business development projects.
- Organized and maintained accurate records of client interactions within CRM systems, streamlining the sales process.
- Scheduled client visit activities and managed consumption orders.
- Developed client satisfaction surveys to gather feedback for service improvement.
- Assisted in preparing management reports to support decision-making.
Education
MBA -
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Queretaro, MexicoBachelor of Arts - International Business
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher
Queretaro, MexicoCertification - Supply Chain and Aviation Management
European Business School (EBS)
GermanyIBO Diploma -
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Queretaro, MexicoSkills
Strategic sourcing and supply chain management
Logistics coordination and contract negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Strategic partnerships and revenue generation
Cost analysis and risk management
Planning and implementation
Project management and cross-functional leadership
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Long-term vision
Stakeholder engagement
Certification
Documentary Research III (Economics EXTENDED ESSAY) AUG-DEC 2005
Volunteer work
Translation - Interpretation in Hispanic Ministry for Grand Rapids First Christian Church
Hobbies and 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
Management & Analysis of the Value
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- German
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
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
MBA -
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher
Certification - Supply Chain and Aviation Management
European Business School (EBS)
IBO Diploma -
Monterrey Institute of Technology And Higher Education