Julio César Bañuelos Martínez

Regional Purchasing Manager accountable for procurement strategy, operational performance, and people leadership across 6 AMER sites and 1 APAC site. In this role, I lead cross-functional collaboration with Planning, Operations, Finance, and Global Sourcing to ensure supply continuity, inventory health, and service performance at scale. My responsibilities include supplier performance management, demand and supply alignment, and the execution of strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with business objectives. I focus on building high-performing teams, strengthening execution discipline, and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, inventory optimization, and customer satisfaction across a complex, multi-site environment.

Materials Team Manager with experience leading customer-facing materials operations and cross-functional alignment between Procurement, Planning, and Manufacturing in complex, regulated environments. In this role, I was accountable for demand and supply stability, inventory health, and service performance, acting as the primary interface between internal teams and customers. I led the analysis of customer forecasts received through portals, validated capacity and lead-time feasibility, and ensured executable plans were integrated into operational and forecasting cycles. I focused on stabilizing execution, reducing past-due exposure, improving inventory positioning, and strengthening collaboration across purchasing, planning, and warehouse teams. This approach resulted in more predictable operations, improved service reliability, and stronger customer confidence.

Purchasing Leader with experience leading site-level purchasing execution and supporting materials and supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment. In this role, I coordinated day-to-day purchasing activities, supplier follow-up, and order placement to support production and inventory requirements. I worked closely with Materials, Planning, and Operations teams to ensure material availability, resolve shortages, and maintain execution discipline. This role strengthened my foundation in procurement processes, supplier communication, and cross-functional collaboration, while preparing me for broader materials and procurement management responsibilities.

Makes tactical buying decisions with respect to the placement and management of all purchases within assigned MRP portfolio to meet scheduled demand. This process encompasses order placement, rescheduling, cancellation of items and/or receiving and invoice issue reconciliation and approval.

Planner-Buyer