Ana Karina Lopez Fernandez

Reporting directly to the operation manager - Leading procurement activities from DVT phase to industrialization and serial production - Driving RFQs, supplier selection, and technical alignment with internal teams - Managing sourcing of technical components: PCB, machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, electronic components complex and simples, cables, stickers, etc - Acting as a key interface between Sales, Marketing, R&D, Methods, and Production - Working closely with an international supplier network (China, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, rest of Europe) - Leading negotiations with critical suppliers to secure cost, lead time, and quality - Driving cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives - Ensuring supply continuity, anticipating risks, and preventing stock shortages - Managing urgent situations and supply chain constraints - Handling supplier quality issues and claims, with a practical and solution-oriented approach - Issuing and following up purchase orders, ensuring delivery commitments are met