MBA ENRIQUE GONZALEZ
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Dynamic Category Manager at Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC, with a proven track record in supplier negotiation and cost reduction strategies. Expert in driving sourcing decisions and enhancing supplier relationships, achieving a remarkable recovery rate in claims management. Passionate about leveraging analytical thinking to optimize supply chain management and deliver impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Category Manager
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC
Seguin, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Working in a large multinational automotive corporation has provided me with experience in supply management processes, which include achieving individual and corporate goals under the best market conditions, and driving the strategy definition process with cross-functional partners.
- As part of my regional responsibilities, I am accountable for achieving material targets by making sourcing decisions that consider cost, quality, and availability for our locations in North America.
- Driving annual negotiations with suppliers to improve the cost situation, and leading improvement programs with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Additionally, ensuring accurate data management within our systems, and supporting cost reduction programs through redesign efforts.
Sr Plant Buyer
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC
Seguin, USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Working as a plant buyer gave me the opportunity to better understand the automotive purchasing needs inside our plant location, monitoring SAP/GBW business information for accuracy and implementation to achieve negotiated annual price reduction and price purchase variance.
- Identifying price discrepancies with suppliers, determining root causes, negotiating logistics and quality claims, coordinating and executing projects assigned to plant purchasing, and negotiating prices, contracts, and conditions with electrical and mechanical suppliers.
- Monitoring and controlling KPIs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and performing technical change management.
Reimbursement Coordinator
Vitesco Technologies México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Morelos, México
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Working as a Claim Manager for the company provides me with experience by knowing the products, our suppliers, and the legal routes through our contracts to recover money back to the company after a Non-Conformance Cost was raised.
- With three headcounts, we were able to achieve a 99% recovery rate, with the support of our Logistics and Quality team.
Plant Controller
Vitesco Technologies México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
México, México
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Experienced professional with expertise in overseeing business plan preparation, managing forecasting and closing activities, monitoring forecast accuracy, developing flexible budgets, and ensuring financial quality.
- Coordinated with external auditors during year-end audits and other special projects.
- Implemented new accounting processes and procedures to improve efficiency in the department.
Education
MBA - Finance
EADA Business School
Barcelona01.2008
BACHELOR'S - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Universidad de las Américas
México01.2003
Skills
- Supplier negotiation
- Sourcing strategy
- Supplier relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Cost reduction strategies
- Data analysis
- Supply chain management
- Pricing negotiation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sr. Category Manager
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Sr Plant Buyer
Vitesco Technologies USA, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2021
Reimbursement Coordinator
Vitesco Technologies México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
01.2013 - 01.2016
Plant Controller
Vitesco Technologies México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
01.2011 - 01.2012
MBA - Finance
EADA Business School
BACHELOR'S - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
Universidad de las Américas
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