Diana L. De La Cruz Jesus
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Procurement Sourcing Leader at Schneider Electric with expertise in strategic supplier selection and cost reduction strategies. Expert in supplier management and data analysis, driving significant improvements in on-time deliveries and quality. Successfully developed tools to optimize procurement decisions, aligning with sustainability goals and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Sourcing Leader
Schneider Electric
Welcome, NC, US
11.2023 - Current
- Lead suppliers' performance review to improve on-time deliveries and quality rejections to meet ASCO Power's service and capacity standards.
- Developed a Make vs. Buy cost sheet calculator to help procurement decide the best costing.
- Worked on QVE cost reduction ideas to redesign parts.
- Lead packaging COS/QVE to meet SE's sustainable goals.
Category Procurement Leader
Schneider Electric
Apodaca, NL, Mexico
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Led the supplier selection process for new offers (LV FlexSet Panelboards).
- Collaborated with contract manufacturing partners to assess performance metrics and business opportunities.
- Managed project procurement activities, including vendor selection, RFQ analysis, risk assessment, and awarding.
- Collaborated on the initial planning phase of the 2025 SE sustainability goals to meet the elimination of single-use plastics and recycled content in cardboard for all NAM facilities.
Productivity Project Specialist
Schneider Electric
Apodaca, NL, Mexico
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Business case creation to estimate cost-reduction initiatives.
- Manage COS/QVE projects from open to execution.
- Led productivity workshops to enhance technical productivity across NAM.
- Participated in negotiations with strategic suppliers.
- Worked with multifunctional teams: Design Engineering, Quality, and Logistics for the project.
- Data analysis across various facilities and products in NAM.
Parts Development Specialist
KIA Motors Mexico
Apodaca, NL, Mexico
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Managed quality, cost, and delivery for new vehicle projects.
- Negotiated supplier contracts to successfully reduce costs for automotive components (seatbelts and steering wheels).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León
NL, Mexico12-2017
Skills
- Project Timeline Management
- Commodity strategies
- Cost Reduction Strategies
- Strategic Negotiation Experience
- Data analysis
- Supplier Management
- Strategic sourcing
- Supply Chain Management
Timeline
Procurement Sourcing Leader
Schneider Electric
11.2023 - Current
Category Procurement Leader
Schneider Electric
02.2023 - 11.2023
Productivity Project Specialist
Schneider Electric
03.2020 - 01.2023
Parts Development Specialist
KIA Motors Mexico
07.2017 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Universidad Autónoma De Nuevo León
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