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Elías Ricardo Moreno Pérez
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Elías Ricardo Moreno Pérez

Strategic Procurement
León,GUA

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Senior Commodity BuyerGeneral Supervisor Commodity Buyer / Procurement SpecialistSenior BuyerPurchasing Chief

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

HybridOn-SiteRemote
Location: León, GUA, MX
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work from home option

Summary

Senior Procurement and Strategic Sourcing professional with 28 years of experience across manufacturing and Tier 1 Automotive environments. Proven track record managing high-value procurement operations, supplier localization, and cost optimization initiatives with multimillion-dollar financial impact through strategic negotiations, VA/VE methodologies, and global sourcing strategies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer - Tubes, Stampings & Drive Shafts

AMERICAN AXLE MANUFACTURING
Silao, Mexico
12.2021 - 06.2025
  • Managed an annual spend portfolio of $55M USD across Tubes, Stampings & Drive Shafts commodities for Tier 1 automotive operations.
  • Delivered $6.8M USD in annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost breakdown analysis.
  • Led engineering change projects and VA/VE initiatives achieving average cost reductions of 6% across critical components.
  • Spearheaded supplier localization and development strategies reducing logistics lead times and improving procurement efficiency.
  • Executed long-term agreement (LTA) negotiations and pricing structure analysis to protect profitability in volatile raw material markets.

Senior Commodity Buyer

MARELLI MEXICANA
Aguascalientes, Mexico
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Managed an annual direct material spend of $35M USD across global automotive commodities.
  • Achieved $5.2M USD in audited annual savings through supplier consolidation, localization, and strategic negotiations.
  • Led new sourcing and localization projects generating average cost reductions of 4% while mitigating supply chain risk.
  • Negotiated long-term contracts with suppliers across Asia, Europe, and North America focused on cost stability and operational continuity.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate non-value-added costs within the supply chain.

General Supervisor Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist

INDUSTRIA DE ASIENTO SUPERIOR TACHI-S
Aguascalientes, Mexico
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed an annual procurement spend exceeding $30M USD supporting high-volume automotive seating production.
  • Generated over $8M USD in cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement optimization initiatives.
  • Led VA/VE projects achieving up to 15% cost and weight reduction in seating components (Frame Cush/Back).
  • Supported Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing operations maintaining 100% line-feed continuity while reducing inventory carrying costs.
  • Directed annual commercial negotiations and contract renewals focused on long-term cost competitiveness.

Senior Buyer

CHINOIN PRODUCTOS FARMACEUTICOS
Aguascalientes, Mexico
03.2016 - 08.2017
  • Managed an annual indirect and packaging procurement spend of $12M USD within highly regulated pharmaceutical operations.
  • Delivered $2.5M USD in cost savings through supplier negotiations, spend optimization, and procurement strategy improvements.
  • Directed sourcing activities under strict pharmaceutical quality and compliance standards ensuring operational continuity.
  • Managed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and optimized indirect spend categories to reduce operational costs and improve supplier performance.
  • Developed procurement strategies focused on cost control, supplier reliability, and long-term commercial stability.

Purchasing Chief

PRODUCTOS DOBLADOS DE MÉXICO
Aguascalientes, Mexico
08.2014 - 12.2015
  • Managed an annual procurement spend of $8M USD across raw materials, steel, metallic components, and industrial services.
  • Generated $3M USD in cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and raw material optimization initiatives.
  • Developed domestic and international supplier networks supporting specialized manufacturing operations and cost competitiveness.
  • Improved cash flow performance by renegotiating supplier payment terms from Cash-in-Advance to Net 45 days.
  • Led sourcing strategies for steel and metallic components ensuring pricing competitiveness and supply continuity.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - International Business

Universidad Tecnológica Latinoamericana en Línea (UTEL)
México
03-2020

Skills

Spend Management

  • Supply chain optimization
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Spend analysis
  • Purchasing strategy
  • Cost analysis
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Global procurement
  • Product procurement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Negotiation
  • Cost control
  • Procurement procedures

Should Cost Analysis

Procurement Strategy

Supplier Development

Engineering Change Management

Cost Modeling

Procurement Analytics

Risk Mitigation

LANGUAGES

English: Professional Working Proficiency
Advanced (C1)
Spanish Native: Native or Bilingual Proficiency

Additional Information

CORE EXPERTISE

Strategic Sourcing • Commodity Management • Direct Materials Procurement • Supplier Localization • Global Sourcing • Contract Negotiation • Cost Reduction • VA/VE • Cost Breakdown Analysis • Supplier Development • Procurement Operations • Supply Chain Optimization • SAP • IATF 16949 • JIT Manufacturing

Timeline

Senior Buyer - Tubes, Stampings & Drive Shafts

AMERICAN AXLE MANUFACTURING
12.2021 - 06.2025

Senior Commodity Buyer

MARELLI MEXICANA
08.2020 - 12.2021

General Supervisor Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist

INDUSTRIA DE ASIENTO SUPERIOR TACHI-S
04.2018 - 02.2020

Senior Buyer

CHINOIN PRODUCTOS FARMACEUTICOS
03.2016 - 08.2017

Purchasing Chief

PRODUCTOS DOBLADOS DE MÉXICO
08.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - International Business

Universidad Tecnológica Latinoamericana en Línea (UTEL)

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