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Juan Carlos Rosales Vázquez

Juan Carlos Rosales Vázquez

Stoneham,MA

Summary

Proficient Procurement Engineer well-versed in choosing suppliers, negotiating structures and assessing quality. Evaluates and mitigates risks, develops proposals and perform cost-benefit analyses to determine most effective business solutions. Bringing over 13 years of experience in procurement roles within the Electronic Assembly Manufacturing industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Electronics Procurement Engineer

TELEFLEX
- Current
  • Worked closely with R&D and other departments to identify requirements and implement efficient procurement strategies.
  • Contributed to the successful execution of complex supply chain tasks involving diverse components, suppliers, and manufacturing methods.
  • Applied sound judgment and comprehensive understanding of specifications in new product development projects to procure items within predefined benchmarks for quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Performed supplier sourcing and evaluation, including assessing pricing structures and negotiating agreements.

Principal Purchasing Engineer I

OSRAM
Wilmington , MA
2015.09 - 2022.08
  • Represented Procurement in cross-functional Product Introduction Teams (PIT).
  • Conducted BoM analysis to minimize risk and optimize cost, aiding R&D in component technology selection.
  • Maintained oversight of product cost from inception to completion.
  • Ensured adherence to company's global commodity strategy when selecting components
  • Enhanced supply chain efficiency by conducting benchmarking activities to identify optimal suppliers for various custom parts such as PCBs, custom magnetics, and metal stamping parts.
  • Served as the primary liaison between Engineering and Suppliers to ensure smooth product development process.
  • Recognized and recommended measures to minimize costs during the launch of new products.
  • Acted as the primary liaison between Procurement and cross-functional teams throughout the product development journey
  • Actively involved in DtC projects, assisting with the execution of complicated cost-cutting initiatives on current MP products
  • Represented the company at global negotiations for commodities and conducted supplier visits overseas.

Advanced Purchasing Engineer

OSRAM
Monterrey , Nuevo Leon, Mexico
2011.02 - 2015.09
  • Aided the R&D department by determining the appropriate suppliers for electronic and mechanical components in BoM, following global guidelines and CBM strategies.
  • Supported NPI team in coordinating material procurement and establishing availability dates for pilot runs.
  • Streamlined inventory management, shortened lead time, and enhanced supplier delivery through close collaboration with manufacturing, planning, and purchasing teams.

Field Service Engineer

CARL ZEISS
Monterrey , Nuevo Leon, Mexico
2009.07 - 2011.01
  • Conducted on-site services and installed various high-tech systems, such as high-end light microscopes, laser scanning and imaging systems, laser dissection systems, and automated slide scanners.
  • Oversaw the succesful installation of Carl Zeiss equipment in research center facilities, ensuring site conditions met equipment requirements
  • Performed complex technical functions on electrical systems, including set up, operation, maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting
  • Provided support during experimental design for imaging acquisition process
  • Conducted technical workshops with presentations
  • Conducted user training sessions on diverse microscopy imaging modalities, offering guidance on image processing and data analysis approaches.

Operations Support Engineering 2

CELESTICA
Monterrey , Nuevo Leon, Mexico
2005.12 - 2009.04
  • Supported production of diverse RF and Telecommunication equipment within the Failure Analysis department
  • Conducted root cause diagnosis, generated reports and compiled statistics
  • Provided analysis and feedback to customers RMAs.
  • Responsible of detecting and repairing failures in printed circuit boards, working with diagrams and measurement equipment.

Education

BS - Electronics and Control Engineering

Universidad Regiomontana

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Self-motivated
  • New Product Introduction experience
  • Negotiation
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Suppliers development
  • Sourcing [electronic components, machined parts, injection molding]
  • Electronic components expertise
  • ERP (SAP) systems experience
  • Planview
  • Agile
  • MS office tools

Trainings

  • Essentials of Leadership Program
  • Global Procurement Academy
  • Negotiation Excellence Training

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Principal Purchasing Engineer I

OSRAM
2015.09 - 2022.08

Advanced Purchasing Engineer

OSRAM
2011.02 - 2015.09

Field Service Engineer

CARL ZEISS
2009.07 - 2011.01

Operations Support Engineering 2

CELESTICA
2005.12 - 2009.04

Sr Electronics Procurement Engineer

TELEFLEX
- Current

BS - Electronics and Control Engineering

Universidad Regiomontana
Juan Carlos Rosales Vázquez