Gabriel Calvillo
Buyer
Apodaca,NLE
Summary
Senior Commodity Buyer with extensive experience in direct material procurement, electronics commodities, and supplier development within Tier 1 manufacturing environments.
Recognized for a hands-on approach, analytical mindset, and proven ability to drive efficiency, streamline inventory, and reduce costs.
Skilled in optimizing inventory levels, managing new product introduction procurement, RFQ/RFP processes, and conducting supply risk analysis.
Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end procurement activities, including MRP planning, analyzing forecast-driven strategies, and negotiating with suppliers across plastic, metal, and electronic components.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Hydraulics Senior Commodity Buyer
Terex Genie
Cienega De Flores, Nuevo León
01.2023 - Current
- Contributed to strategic procurement and supplier management for hydraulic systems in a global industrial environment. Aligned supply strategies with operational objectives, analyzed performance metrics to drive efficiency, and ensured seamless material flow to support business continuity.
- Analyzed and supported forecast-driven procurement strategies for hydraulic systems to align with production demand and operational targets in a global industrial environment.
- Led cross-functional collaboration with planning and manufacturing teams to optimize procurement cycles and ensure material availability.
- Enhanced supplier performance by managing a global supplier base, focusing on lead time reduction, and delivery reliability for critical components.
- Managed critical expediting initiatives to mitigate supply chain risks and ensure seamless material flow for manufacturing continuity.
- Drove inventory optimization and working capital improvements by streamlining replenishment processes and minimizing excess stock.
- Reduced lead times by 14% and improved delivery performance by 18% within six months by implementing proactive expediting processes and renegotiating terms with key hydraulic suppliers, ensuring seamless operations and achieving $250K in annual cost avoidance.
- Improved supplier performance metrics from 76% to 92% in nine months through quarterly performance reviews and establishing corrective action plans in collaboration with key vendors.
- Achieved a 15% reduction in expedited freight costs by optimizing procurement planning and enhancing forecast accuracy with operations team collaboration.
Electronics Commodity Buyer
Acuity Brands Lighting
Apodaca, Nuevo León
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed the procurement of key electronic components for a global lighting manufacturer. Focused on aligning MRP-driven demand with supplier capabilities, ensuring timely replenishment, and driving inventory optimization initiatives.
- Led procurement activities for electronic components, aligning supplier capabilities with production forecasts and business goals.
- Executed MRP-based planning to ensure timely, cost-effective availability of materials across multiple product lines.
- Monitored and managed supplier performance, focusing on lead times, delivery accuracy, and adaptability to changing demand.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with planning, engineering, and production teams to ensure continuity of supply and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Implemented inventory optimization initiatives, reducing excess stock and improving working capital efficiency.
- Supported cost control and efforts through supplier negotiations, strategic replenishment planning, and leveraging purchase volumes to achieve savings.
New Program & Part Development Specialist
Hyundai MOBIS
Pesqueria, Nuevo León
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported sourcing and supplier readiness for new automotive programs. Collaborated with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to ensure supplier alignment, material availability, and ramp-up execution for critical plastic and metal components.
- Managed end-to-end supplier coordination for electronics, plastic injection and metal stamping parts during new product development project (NPD).
- Coordinated material readiness tracking to ensure on-time deliveries for prototype and SOP phases, supporting seamless program launches.
- Tracked and evaluated key performance indicators (KPIs) and sourcing scorecards to evaluate supplier performance and decision-making.
- Conducted forecast analysis to support proactive planning and capacity alignment for new programs launches.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineering, Metrology & Control Specialty
Instituto Tecnológico De Ciudad Madero
Ciudad Madero, TamaulipasSkills
- Procurement
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Supply Risk Mitigation
- Forecast & Demand Planning
- Material Requirement Planning
- NPI (New Product Introduction) Procurement
- MRP/ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP)
- Electronics Commodity Procurement (PCBA, Modules, Components)
- Key Performance Indicators Reporting
- Supplier Performance Metrics Analysis
Certification
- Electronic Technician - DGETI
- Supply Chain Management - Rutgers New Jersey State University
- Project Management - University Of Colorado Boulder
Languages
Español Nativo
Fluent English
Timeline
Hydraulics Senior Commodity Buyer
Terex Genie
01.2023 - Current
Electronics Commodity Buyer
Acuity Brands Lighting
01.2022 - 01.2023
New Program & Part Development Specialist
Hyundai MOBIS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor Degree - Electrical Engineering, Metrology & Control Specialty
Instituto Tecnológico De Ciudad Madero