Jose Sacramento Esquivel Antuna

• Create and Implement the Supply Plan for LEGO Manufacturing Richmond (LMR) site (Packaging & help materials).
• Lead Sourcing Processes to develop the US vendor base for LMR.
• Support to create and define the Project Manager role in Procurement.
• Documentation and mapping of Sourcing Process detailed (end to end process)
• Development of map flows, templates and tools to support the Sourcing Process.

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service and to meet required expectations.
• Implemented Procurement Policies and Procedures to enhance compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Evaluated supplier based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in Compliance, Quality, Delivery, Price, Capacity & Capabilities.
• Developed/tracked metrics to measure supplier performance and developed improvement plans.
• Led sourcing process for new vendors to support the Business growth and mitigate risk.
• Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyzed market conditions to make informed decisions on pricing and purchasing strategies.
• Created and maintained portfolio of qualified vendors to expand options.

• Managed and developed relationships with suppliers to attain maximum cost efficiency and leverage buying power.
• Analyzed spend data to identify and execute cost-savings, cost-avoidance and value analysis opportunities.
• Developed requests for proposal and issued requests for quotes to support sourcing efforts.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to develop and manage key performance indicators.
• Liaised with LEGO stakeholders and suppliers to identify value opportunities.
• Implemented of continuous improvement actions and benchmark best practices among suppliers.
• Management and analysis of inventory of suppliers in order to guarantee the supply but at the same time avoid excess of obsolescence.
• Identified opportunities and implement actions with suppliers to generate savings, pay term improvements, agreements looking for volume consolidation, rebates, consolidated volumes, etc.

• Supplier development & sole source elimination.

• Qualification of new/alternative materials with local suppliers.

• Developed and rationalization of suppliers, fixed agreements and global bids.
• Fulfillment Management; Constantly communication with suppliers, to get the best and real delivery date. Maintenance & updated of master data of items and suppliers in SAP.

• Planning and execution of orders/POs on time and the following to them to achieve to supply the materials and commodities to customers in time.
• Contract Management; support commodity leaders on global agreements to obtain better conditions (price, delivery, payment terms) for Mexico & Venezuela, led some global bids to supply Mexico & Venezuela needs. Getting fixed price agreements annually.
• Audit certified for SRG program & internal audit for ISO-9001, I had developed skills of auditor, with trained and constantly audits during all years.
• Country Expertise, Knowledge about IMPO/EXPO process, Customs GE Process (Due diligence), NAFTA process of qualification for material in Mexico, regulatory process with some Government dependences like COFEPRIS, SE, SCT, etc. Knowledge of Venezuela logistics process (MILCO, CADIVI).