ANA RINCON
Purchasing Specialist
Zapopan, Jalisco
Summary
Purchasing and procurement professional with 10+ years of experience in automotive and manufacturing supply chains, specializing in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and purchasing management . Proven success in developing and managing, leading RFQs , and implementing localization strategies that drive savings and improve supplier performance. Skilled in SAP and experienced in IATF 16949-compliant procurement processes . Adept at cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Product Management, and Operations to achieve purchasing and business objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
REGIONAL BUYER
ZF SERVICES SA DE CV
01.2018 - Current
- Led sourcing and purchasing strategies for direct materials, achieving 15% annual cost savings (~$2.5M) through supplier negotiations and competitive RFQs.
- Managed supplier localization projects, onboarding 12+ regional suppliers to reduce logistics lead time by 6 weeks and cut import costs by 20%.
- Coordinated with Engineering and Product Management to source suppliers for new product introductions (NPI), meeting launch deadlines.
- Improved invoice reconciliation process, reducing blocked invoices and improving supplier payment cycle.
- Partnered with cross-regional buyers to optimize procurement strategies, increasing RFQ evaluation efficiency by 10%.
MANAGER STORE
SI HAY REFACCIONES SA DE CV
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed purchasing of automotive spare parts from Mexico, U.S., and China.
- Expanded supplier network and leveraged e-commerce/social media to increase customer base and grow annual revenue by 15%.
- Negotiated contracts and supplier agreements to secure competitive pricing and reliable delivery performance.
PROGRAM MANAGER
AVNET INC
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Oversaw end-to-end supply chain management for key accounts, improving forecast accuracy, reducing liabilities by $1.2M.
- Customer communication to handle status of deliveries, managed Customer forecasts and consignment programs, attending supplier evaluations.
- Reduced aged inventory by 15% through improved supply planning and excess stock liquidation strategies.
LEAD BUYER PRODUCTION
PANDUIT CORP
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Negotiated with suppliers for safety and identification products, driving $3M in cumulative cost savings.
- Implemented stocking and vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs, increasing supplier on-time delivery performance from 80% to 97% and decreasing Inventory for Panduit.
- Reduced supplier qualification cycle time by 25% through process streamlining and documentation control.
- Place orders and confirmation in 48 hrs, follow up deliveries and expedites.
FOOTWEAR BUYER
BETTER BRANDS FOOTWEAR
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Sourced and developed suppliers in China from Zero.
- Managed international purchasing and logistics for 1M+ units annually, ensuring compliance with licensing agreements (Goodyear, Playskool, Crayola).
- Coordinated with designers and vendors to accelerate product development cycles by 20%.
Education
Bachelor Degree - International Business
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico SC
Zapopan01.2011
Skills
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Supplier Development
RFQs & Contract Negotiations
Cost Reduction & Savings Initiatives
Supplier Quality & IATF 16949 Compliance
BOM Cost Analysis & Localization Strategy
Inventory Optimization & Consignment Programs
Project Management & NPI Sourcing
Client relationship management
Collaborative leadership
TECH TOOLS
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- SAP
- AS400 / BPCS
- ORACLE
Timeline
REGIONAL BUYER
ZF SERVICES SA DE CV
01.2018 - Current
MANAGER STORE
SI HAY REFACCIONES SA DE CV
01.2017 - 01.2018
PROGRAM MANAGER
AVNET INC
01.2016 - 01.2017
LEAD BUYER PRODUCTION
PANDUIT CORP
01.2013 - 01.2016
FOOTWEAR BUYER
BETTER BRANDS FOOTWEAR
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor Degree - International Business
Universidad Del Valle De Mexico SC
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