Members of our team
Gain an experienced team to take on your toughest challenges in Mexico and South America, overnight. The result is world-class, high-performing products on which your brand reputation and revenues depend.
Main Advisors
Resumes
P R O F I L E
Goal oriented professional with strong tactical & strategic skills in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, supply chain development, supplier development and business development. Experienced with relationship management, contract negotiations, TCO, new product launches and operational excellence. Bilingual, 100% fluent in English and Spanish.
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
COMMERCIAL & PURCHASING DIRECTOR
Siete Leguas Automotive | Gómez Palacio, Durango | 2016-Current
• Develop and implement sale growth strategy for the group.
• Manage local purchasing team / Contract & Relationship Management
BUSINESS & STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST
PRAXMA Consulting | Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua | 2015-Current
• Design sourcing localization strategies for multinational customers.
• Business Consultant / Supply Chain + Relationship Management processes.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PURCHASING
Anger Machining GmbH | Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua | 2013-2015
• Main commercial contact for Anger Machining in Mexico and USA.
• Purchasing Contact for sheet metal suppliers / Supplier Development.
• Special Focus on steel and sheet metal / Coils for Toro Company
SR. BUYER / TEAM LEAD / STRATEGIC SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
BRP POWERTRAIN MEXICO | Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua | 2006 -2013
• Responsible for aluminum & steel components in NAFTA region.
• Team leader for Mexico Purchasing Team (Buyers + SQE’s).
• Identify / Develop / Recommend Potential suppliers in Mexico to Rotax sourcing counsel.
SOURCING BUYER
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING MEXICO | Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua | 2004-2006
• Buyer for critical plastic and aluminum suppliers for head lamps.
• Represent purchasing within NPD project team.
MRO BUYER / PRODUCT LINE JR BUYER
AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING MEXICO | Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua | 1998-2004
• MRO BUYER for various Delphi Plants in Mexico.
• Support new program activities such as Cost estimations, Benchmarks and Potential Supplier Assessments
E D U C A T I O N
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT
University of Texas at El Paso
1998-2005
S K I L L S
• Strategic Sourcing
• Negotiation Skills
• Localization Expert
• APQP
• Management
• Bilingual
REFERENCES
• Upon request
Carlos Escobar
SENIOR DIRECTOR PLANT OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC SOURCING
Operations and Plant setup, Strategic sourcing, and procurement professional offering 25+ years of experience leading key growth initiatives within the supply chain space. Known as an expert in delivering innovative, reliable, cost-saving solutions and strategies that streamline processes and drive business growth in a high-volume environment. Persuasive, adaptable, and hands-on with a proven progressive career reflecting strong leadership experience that builds and leads geographically and culturally diverse teams. Highly praised for influence, vision, collaboration, and organization skills, and contract management skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES – Mexico and Asia key work experiences
- Plant and Facilities Setup –
○ Mexico and Asia
- Process Improvement
- Organizational Leadership
- Negotiation
- Business Case analysis
- ROI Calculations
- Strategic Analysis
- Contracts
- Cost Reductions
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Management
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS – Business Administration
University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP), 1988-1992.