Marco A. Martínez
Mecatronics Engineer
Lerma
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities with deep and comprehensive business and technical knowledge; results oriented professional with special focus in Purchasing strategy, Materials and Equipment procurement and cost structure analytical skills; proven ability on significantly cost reductions, teamwork with cross functional areas and good communication with supply base.
Motivated individual, skilled in building supplier relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Mechatronics Engineer, major in Quality and Productive Systems and a Master degree in Administration with more than 15 years of experience in procurement, logistics, import/export process and 2 years of experience in Maintenance and Lean Manufacturing process in automotive industry.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supply Chain Manager - Brakes Foundation
Ford Motor Company
09.2024 - Current
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to align goals across multiple functions within the organization.
Supply Chain Manager - Category Management
Ford Motor Company
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Responsible for Supply Chain Global Strategy delivery, specializing in Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies. Expertise in developing and implementing Master Category Strategies (MCSs) to drive cost savings and operational efficiency. Proven ability to analyze market trends, manage supplier relationships, and lead cross-functional teams. Strong analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills, with a background in Automotive Machinery and Tooling.
- Development of Market Intelligence information related to Supply Risk, Raw Materials prices, Economics, and Automotive Market trends for buyers to leverage negotiations.
- Responsible to develop digital tools for buyers related to Market Intelligence.
- Managed categories related to Indirect Equipment Services and Supplies.
- Developed and executed Master Category Strategies (MCSs) aligned with business objectives.
- Conducted market research to leverage global and regional industrial trends.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to identify and engage suppliers.
Provided guidance and oversight for Category Strategies Implementation. - Supported risk mitigation, cost reduction, and inventory management initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams in the development and approval of MCSs.
Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders through consistent communication. - Championed organizational culture initiatives within the region, reinforcing company values, and promoting employee engagement for higher job satisfaction and retention rates.
Purchasing Manager – Body and Exterior
Ford Motor Company
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Responsible for purchasing strategy, Global Lead Manager of Weatherstrips, Window Regulators, and Gas Struts.
- Responsible to deliver savings, best cost at program launch, best of benchmark cost.
- Rated Top Achiever performer for exceeding results delivery in KPIs (Savings, Cost, etc).
- Responsible for Purchasing Academy Program implementation to develop new talent for Purchasing in Ford of Mexico.
- Co-chair of the Career Development Team (CDT) and CDT representative of Purchasing B&E.
Regional Commodity Lead - Carpets, CMS & Floor Mats (Global Lead)
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Responsible for purchasing strategy development for soft trim commodities.
- Global Commodity Team Lead (coordination of buyers from NA, SA, EU, and Asia).
- Responsible of TVM (savings) delivery, company targets achieved YoY
- Mentored junior employees, fostering professional growth and cultivating future leaders within the organization.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Negotiated prices and contracts with Regional and Global suppliers
Global Lead Core Buyer – Overhead Consoles, & Sunvisors
Ford Motor Company
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Responsible for new programs global sourcing
- Develop supply base/commodity strategies and take lead on Global Commodity Business Plans
- Development & utilization of analytical tools to deliver Best In Class pricing (Cost Models, Benchmarking, Market Intelligence, etc)
- Negotiate and achieve YOY cost reductions
- Championed the New Employee Training initiative within FoM, this program was recognized as global benchmark by the CPO .
Global Central Buyer OHC, Sunvisors & Grabhandles
Ford Motor Company
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Develop supply base and commodity strategies, and take the lead on Global Commodity Business Plans.
- Negotiate and achieve year-over-year cost reductions through development and utilization of analytic tools to deliver best-in-class pricing (cost models, benchmarking, market intelligence).
- Management of annual and multi-year pricing agreements. Purchasing leadership in savings.
- Source programs and manage sourcing agreements in accordance with Aligned Business Framework.
- Manage relationships and develop strategy with suppliers and internal customers around supply, quality, and part launches, resourcing, and capacity planning (including distressed suppliers), negotiations.
Global CBG Buyer – Interior Lighting
Ford Motor Company
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Responsible for negotiating deliverables with the supply base (pricing, timing).
- Daily basis execution with suppliers and internal customers related to: Supply, Quality, Program launch, Resourcing, Capacity planning, etc
- Manage Commercial program agreements, Tooling and Part Purchase orders/ amendments
- Responsible of price agreement for engineering changes
- Built long-term supplier relationships to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, ensuring accurate product specifications were met in all purchases.
Purchasing Coordinator CAPEX/Projects
Grupo IUSA
03.2007 - 11.2011
- Responsible of procurement of new equipment & indirect materials
- Coordinated strategic sourcing activities across multiple departments, driving alignment on procurement priorities and maximizing purchasing power through consolidated buying efforts.
- Logistics and import/export process of raw materials and equipments
- Freight forwarders business assignment based on cost/ performance analysis.
- Negotiated favorable pricing with suppliers, resulting in significant annual savings for the company.
Maintenance Engineer
Robert Bosch
12.2005 - 08.2006
- Responsible for equipment maintenance of four assembly lines of electronic regulator.
- Responsible for the implementation of Lean methodologies (TPM, Kaizen, 5S).
- Spare parts and maintenance program management.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
ESCUELA BANCARIA Y COMERCIAL
Toluca, México, Mexico 05.2008 - 12.2010
Posgraduate - Quality And Productivity Systems
ITESM Campus Toluca
Toluca, México, Mexico 05.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mecatronics Engineering
ITESM Campus Toluca
Toluca, México, Mexico 05.2000 - 12.2005
Seminar - English Language Diploma
University of Alberta
Edmonton Canada 05.1999 - 12.1999
Technician Certification - Computer Programming
Centro De Computacion Profesional De México
01.1996 - 12.1998
Skills
Teamwork
References
References available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Beginner (A1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Supply Chain Manager - Brakes Foundation
Ford Motor Company
09.2024 - Current
Supply Chain Manager - Category Management
Ford Motor Company
10.2022 - 09.2024
Purchasing Manager – Body and Exterior
Ford Motor Company
12.2017 - 09.2022
Regional Commodity Lead - Carpets, CMS & Floor Mats (Global Lead)
Ford Motor Company
06.2016 - 12.2017
Global Lead Core Buyer – Overhead Consoles, & Sunvisors
Ford Motor Company
01.2015 - 06.2016
Global Central Buyer OHC, Sunvisors & Grabhandles
Ford Motor Company
05.2014 - 01.2015
Global CBG Buyer – Interior Lighting
Ford Motor Company
11.2011 - 05.2014
MBA - Business Administration
ESCUELA BANCARIA Y COMERCIAL
05.2008 - 12.2010
Purchasing Coordinator CAPEX/Projects
Grupo IUSA
03.2007 - 11.2011
Maintenance Engineer
Robert Bosch
12.2005 - 08.2006
Posgraduate - Quality And Productivity Systems
ITESM Campus Toluca
05.2004 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mecatronics Engineering
ITESM Campus Toluca
05.2000 - 12.2005
Seminar - English Language Diploma
University of Alberta
05.1999 - 12.1999
Technician Certification - Computer Programming
Centro De Computacion Profesional De México
01.1996 - 12.1998
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