Fernando Hernandez

• With over $250 million in annual purchasing volume, I specialize in the strategic sourcing and procurement of advanced systems and components for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV`s), BMS, E-Axles, Power Electronics, HV wiring kits, Battery Cells, PCS`s, ECU´s in both medium-duty and heavy-duty applications.
• My role involves the development and execution of long-term supply chain strategies to support the successful launch of new BEV programs across North America and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain long term strategy development for BEV medium duty and heavy-duty applications. • Responsible of new BEV global components sourcing to support the new programs launch for North America and Europe locations.
• Build strong supplier relationships including supplier performance, capability development, cost, and quality development, and long-term agreements.
• Commodity evaluation and development for alternate global supply sources, component material costs, commodity pricing trends, and supply/demand risk situations analysis to provide alternative solutions.
• Monitoring and evaluation of commodity markets conditions to identify challenges and develop supply continuity plan,
• Identify cost reduction opportunities through supply chain road map analysis, logistics complexity reduction, and near shoring cost advantage evaluation.

• With over $200 million in annual purchasing volume, I spearheaded the strategic sourcing and procurement of critical battery components for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and key chassis commodities for medium-duty Class 7 step vans and heavy-duty applications
• My role was integral to the development and execution of long-term supply chain strategies, ensuring the successful launch of new BEV programs, supporting the 2 production sites in North America
• Develop commodity sourcing strategy for battery components (wiring harness, hardware, adhesives, BMS, enclosures, battery cells, HVAC modules, metal and plastic commodities), also support the sourcing for Chassis (frame rails, cross members, suspension, brake lines, E-axles, tires and wheels) including contract negotiation, cost targets, supply chain risk evaluation, and supplier shortage mitigation
• NPI sourcing management for Telematics Gateway Unit, Instrument Cluster, Center Display, Advance Driver Assistance Systems and HUB (Mobile EV charging solution)
• Long term plan evaluation and development for alternate global supply sources, component material costs, commodity pricing trends, and supply/demand risk situations analysis to provide alternative solutions
• Lead the purchasing group of 4 Global Supply Managers
• Localization of battery components with savings achievement of 7 Mill/year and 5 Mill on chassis commercial negotiations

• As a chassis purchasing manager, I managed and controlled an annual purchasing value of €400 million, along with a total tooling and CAPEX investment of €150 million
• I managed the first stages of the sourcing strategy for two new vehicles to be manufactured in Vietnam
• My focus was on supplier onboarding for chassis key commodities, electronic, software, mechanical, and sub-frame components such as the braking system, full axle assembly, steering system, air suspension, mounting, pipes, fuel tank, tires & wheels
• Additionally, I supported the chassis design project milestones in close collaboration with the engineering team at Magna Steyr in Austria
• My role involved leading and coordinating a team of 8 buyers, including 4 senior buyers and 4 junior buyers, ensuring strategic procurement practices, cost management, and efficient allocation of resources across all purchasing activities for new vehicles successful launch
• Sourcing completion for chassis commodities leading negotiations with more than 250 automotive suppliers from several regions around the world, America, Asia, and Europe
• Develop JIS methodology and implementation for Chassis modules (front and rear) directed and consignment components
• Raw material negotiation for flat steel, bar steel, rubber, aluminum high and low pressure die casting iron casting, aluminum extrusion, plastics, and electronic components
• Lead components localization in China, India, Vietnam, and Thailand, to support Vinfast RCV
• Strategic business plan development for chassis commodities including economic impact forecast and long term agreement productivity negotiations year over year
• Material change optimization achieving 8 Mill/Eur
• Cost reduction achievement of 10 mill/Eur to move sub-frame assembly from outsource to in-house

• I managed an annual purchasing value of $250 million across facilities located in NAFTA, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions
• I led negotiations with key suppliers, focusing on cost reduction programs, localization, and new sourcing projects
• I also implemented advanced negotiation tools, including regression models and cost models, developed during my tenure at Fiat/Chrysler, to drive significant savings and improve supplier collaboration
• Implementation of Global commodity strategies for Fiat and Chrysler Chassis Commodities
• Raw material negotiation for alloy steel, flat steel, Aluminum, Rubber, hollow bars steel material, titanium, and special steel materials, based on public indexes in North America and Europe
• Commodity leader for 3 buyers located in Brazil, Italy & China on global negotiations and commodity strategy development and implementation
• Commercial cost reductions of 4.5% yearly average (11 Mill)
• Tooling cost reduction of 8 Mill for new sourcing and mid cycle action
• Global negotiations achievement of 7.0 Mill

• I was responsible for managing an annual turnover of $150 million for chassis, bumpers, and door frames commodities
• My key responsibilities included negotiating with suppliers to implement cost reduction programs, driving localization efforts, and overseeing new sourcing activities
• I also introduced and utilized tools such as Kaizen, Kanban, and Monozukuri to execute cost reduction initiatives effectively
• Raw material negotiation, flat steel, laser cut material, hollow bars, cold/hot roll, hot roll and aluminum
• Lead the sourcing and procurement of chassis commodities ensuring alignment with global program requirements and timelines for passenger cars and pick up trucks
• Analyze and evaluate global commodity markets, identifying alternative supply sources, assessing component material costs, and monitoring pricing trends to mitigate risks and enhance supply chain flexibility
• Direct supervisor of 2 Sr buyers and management staff through one-on-one training
• Localization project cost reduction of 6 Mill/
• Commercial cost reduction of 4.7% yearly average (7.05 Mill)

• International Buyer for production material, Purchasing toolings negotiations
• APQ process handling for new projects,
• Maquila suppliers negotiation,
• Raw materials quotations, Steel Surcharge analysis, Customs negotiation,
• Cost reduction analysis, Lean sigma projects development, localization process from Germany to Mexico,
• On time performance rating evaluation and defective materials notifications, Sorting, and premium freights with vendors, logistic and transportation
• Negotiation, saving projects development, budget and purchasing forecast analysis, purchasing from China, Germany, France, Spain, USA.

• Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes
• Raw material buyer, packaging and returnable containers coordinator for new projects coordinator ,
• Transfer projects from USA to Mexico of aftermarket products, SPO Parts
• Development of new suppliers, International supplier’s negotiation, volume and Year´s purchasing amounts, Forecast
• MRP knowledge for raw materials planning, requirements