CRISTHIAN MARTINEZ
Commodity Buyer
Puebla, Mexico City
Summary
Results-driven Commodity Buyer with a strong track record of optimizing procurement processes, reducing material costs, and building reliable supplier partnerships. Skilled in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and market analysis to ensure supply continuity and cost competitiveness. Adept at collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, and finance to support production requirements and align purchasing strategies with organizational goals. Recognized for data‑driven decision-making, excellent supplier communication, and the ability to manage complex purchasing portfolios in fast‑paced manufacturing environments. Committed to driving continuous improvement, strengthening supply chain resilience, and delivering measurable value to the business.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Plastics Commodity Buyer
Plastic Omnium
12.2022 - Current
- Support plants in detecting supply chain risks and implementing countermeasures to prevent disruption of supply.
- Develop commodity and supplier strategy
- Analyzed market on a daily basis
- Secure supplier payment process
- Reviewed proposals and contracts for compliance with specifications.
- Implemented cost reduction projects, achieving significant savings on annual procurement expenses.
- Lead purchase decision for new products
- Saving initiatives for current serial product
- Reduced lead times for key commodities by establishing strong relationships with suppliers.
- Optimized supplier base by evaluating vendor performance metrics and conducting regular supplier audits.
- Arranged for payment and maintained records of bids, orders, and financial transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful new product introductions, ensuring timely delivery of required materials.
- Developed cost savings initiatives through comprehensive spend analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
- Established long-term agreements with key suppliers, fostering mutually beneficial partnerships that supported organizational goals.
Raw Material and Plastics Commodity Buyer
ZKW México
05.2019 - 11.2022
- New project product development & allocation
- New product development according to project schedule
- Raw material negotiation
- Supply chain improve
- KPI savings 4% raw material, 5% for projects
- Analyzed market on a daily basis
- Performed replacement cost analysis
- Negotiate short & long term commodity contracts
- Research, evaluate and develop of suppliers
- Administration of supplier data base
- Lead purchase decision for new products
- Savings of 450K USD at yearly negotiation
- Saving initiatives for current serial products, 500K USD
SAP Key User MM
ZKW México
05.2011 - 11.2022
- Enroll on SAP implementation team at ZKW kicked of by Jan 2022
- First escalation level for SAP Purchasing users
Tooling Buyer
ZKW México
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Negotiated policies and contracts with vendors to achieve optimal pricing and consistent availability.
- Supplier Master Data Maintenance
- Invoice control
- Ensure tool constructions according to project
- Tooling purchase
- Tooling maintenance supplier allocation
- Reviewed order updates to identify best practices aligned with corporate goals.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
Capex Buyer
Manfoza SC
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Outsourcing buyer for Procter & Gamble
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing on apparel and accessories.
- Tooling purchase
- Suppliers development
- Intercompany equipment transfer
- Civil, Mechanical, Electrical purchase biddings
- SAP administration
Education
Bachelor Business Creation and Development -
ITESM Campus Irapuato
IrapuatoSkills
- Experience in purchasing commodity for automotive industry
- Ability to prepare comparison reports
- Familiarity with Corporate and unit purchasing practices and procedure
- Eye for detail
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Supplier relationship management
- Teamwork orientation
- Demand forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Cost modeling
- Market trend monitoring
Accomplishments
- Manage of +50 suppliers from 3 different continents
- Over 150 different part numbers
- 5 different subcommodities
Certification
Business Administration by BMÖ Gmbh - June 2022
Timeline
Karras II Efective Negotiation
06-2024
Plastics Commodity Buyer
Plastic Omnium
12.2022 - Current
Business Administration by BMÖ Gmbh - June 2022
06-2022
Legal Basics for Purchaser Newtron by May, 2022
05-2022
Communication & Tactics with Suppliers by En Garde
12-2021
Raw Material and Plastics Commodity Buyer
ZKW México
05.2019 - 11.2022
Tooling Buyer
ZKW México
01.2018 - 04.2019
Capex Buyer
Manfoza SC
05.2016 - 12.2017
SAP Key User MM
ZKW México
05.2011 - 11.2022
Bachelor Business Creation and Development -
ITESM Campus Irapuato