Angeles Alfaro

Commodity Buyer with global responsibility for EPPs and ECUs within Steering Systems, driving strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and risk management through cross-functional collaboration (Engineering, Costing, VAVE, Program Purchasing) and structured governance. • Global strategic sourcing management of ECUs for steering systems, with an annual spend exceeding €100M across manufacturing plants in Mexico, China, Poland, Germany and Hungary. • Lead strategic RFQ processes, supplier selection and contract negotiations with global Tier-1 and EMS suppliers • Leading the Part Family Strategy (PFS) at global level, driving long-term sourcing strategies and value creation initiatives. • Perform advanced cost analysis (should-cost models, supplier offer benchmarking, potential claims and savings calculation) to support strategic decision-making and high-impact negotiations. Key achievements last year (2025): · Delivered ~5% in annual savings through strategic sourcing initiatives and contract renegotiations. · Negotiated complex price adjustments with >€1M cost avoidance. · Generated ~€500k positive cash-flow impact. · Identified and pre-qualified a new strategic global supplier for steering systems, assessing critical criteria such as functional safety, automotive experience, global footprint, scalability and strategic alignment. Extensive use of Advanced Excel and Power BI for financial analysis, KPI tracking and management reporting.

• Vehicle performance and validation manager for Stellantis programs (C41, P2QO), integrating supplier quality and testing & compliance to meet OEM standards. • Led supplier validation for K9 program, securing quality compliance and mitigating launch risks (supplier quality management, problem-solving). • Performance engineer for P24—supporting robust launches and KPI adherence (process optimization, continuous improvement).

· Design and execution of structural validation plans for critical components (e.g., body in white, wheel axles, cockpit bars, locks, headrests), aligned with regulatory standards and OEM customer requirements. · Development of technical proposals and end-to-end coordination of laboratory/field tests, ensuring compliance with milestones and budgets. · Management of multidisciplinary teams and fluent communication with clients in French, English, and Spanish, facilitating result interpretation and decision-making. · Technical report writing, including data analysis and recommendations.

• Commercial tasks: preparation of the quotation, cost calculation, drafting of studies and technical presentation, follow-up of the offers. Contact of reference for foreign customers. • Project Management: 3D design, launching of production, presentation of prototypes, data Collection and series implementation. • Participation in the internationalisation of the company. • Support to other departments in International relations. • Primary contact for French custormers.