Dolores Rivera

Senior Commodity Buyer @ Kiekert AG

About

I’m a results-driven procurement professional with 9 years of experience in the automotive sector, including 8 years at Forvia and nearly 1 year at Kiekert. My career is built on delivering strategic sourcing excellence, driving commercial negotiations, and strengthening supplier relationships (SRM) to create measurable business impact.I have successfully managed complex purchasing programs worldwide, ensuring cost optimization, cash flow improvement, and risk mitigation. I thrive in crisis management scenarios, maintaining supply continuity under challenging conditions while boosting profitability and operational resilience.My approach combines data-driven decision-making with strong cross-functional collaboration—partnering with engineering, finance, and operations to align procurement strategies with corporate objectives. I’ve led initiatives that achieved double-digit cost reductions, improved Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and enhanced supplier performance through robust KPIs and compliance frameworks.Core Expertise:✔ Strategic Sourcing & Category Management✔ Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management✔ Crisis Management & Risk Mitigation✔ Cost Reduction & Cash Flow Optimization✔ Supplier Development & SRM✔ NAFTA Procurement & Global Supply Chain✔ ERP Systems (SAP) & eSourcing Platforms✔ Compliance, Quality Assurance & SustainabilityI’m passionate about creating value beyond cost savings, building long-term partnerships, and driving innovation in procurement practices. Open to regional or global challenges, with full mobility for relocation.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a procurement leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to deliver results.

Country

Mexico

City

Puebla

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Desarrollo de proveedores, Gestión de compras, Crisis Management, Multi-cultural Team Management, English, Logistics Management, Gross Margin Analysis, Claims Resolution, Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Strategic Negotiations, International Negotiations, Purchasing Negotiation, Supplier Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Driving Results, Customer Satisfaction, KPI Dashboards, Perseverance, Solid Edge

Experience

Senior Commodity Buyer

Kiekert AG

2025-8 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

Puebla de Zaragoza, PUE

Driving procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management (SRM). I lead commodity strategies across Mexico and NAFTA, delivering cost optimization, cash flow improvement, and risk mitigation while ensuring supply continuity under challenging conditions. Recognized for results-oriented execution, I have achieved significant savings through double-digit cost reductions, improved Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and strengthened supplier performance via KPIs and compliance frameworks. Skilled in crisis management, contract negotiation, and building long-term partnerships that create value beyond cost savings.

Senior T&E Buyer

Faurecia

2020-5 - 2025-6 · 5 yrs 2 mos

Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

Led procurement of production equipment and tooling for automotive interior components for 8 programs Technologies sourced includes injection, welding, covering,assembly stations and robotic cells. Achievements: Average 40% gross margin in development program, extended payment term (up to 2 years) and cash generation of 6m$ (for total spend of 10m$) Direct support to commodity strategic initiatives: Cost model, cost breakdown deployment (pilot program), e-auctions, improved sourcing forecast Direct support to plants (line stoppage) Developed operational supplier relationship in line with commodity strategy

German and EV Sales Engineer

Faurecia

2017-5 - 2020-5 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Puebla de Zaragoza y alrededores, México

Main interface between technical product and business plan including financials (P&L, Cash and R.O.I) Contributed to financial indicator optimization and customer satisfaction. Represented the company in commercial negotiations with major automotive clients. -Achievements: Claim recovery – 350 KUSD per year average Cash collection in regular basis and in critical milestones for the company Improvement of CICO equation Engineering Changes Negotiation Crisis negotiations related to late deliveries and volume drop versus contract Overall internal process management to ensure customer delivery commitments Secure Double Digit Gross Margin on piece price

Sales Trainee

Faurecia

2016-9 - 2017-4 · 8 mos

Puebla de Zaragoza y alrededores, México

Continuous project improvement

Process and Quality Trainee

MVP Business Strategy

2014-9 - 2015-1 · 5 mos

Provided support in the development and implementation of projects within the Process Management and Quality department

Education

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Ingeniería industrial

2012 - 2017 · 5 yrs

Lograr un participación de 1100 estudiantes en el congreso “Empresando Lideres” celebrado en fecha 18, 19 y 20 de octubre del 2012. Obteniendo la participación de Juan Carlos Cruz Arce. Siendo éste el congreso con mayor asistentes en la historia del Sistema del Tecnológico de Monterrey. Lograr ser miembro de la primer asociación en el Tecnológico de Monterrey Campus Puebla, así como la organización y realización del Congreso “CINCO S” el 24, 25 y 26 de octubre del 2013.

한림대학교(Hallym University)

Administración y finanzas

2016 - 2016

Ser un soporte de aprendizaje de los estudiantes coreanos. Mi resposabilidade era contribuir a mejorar sus habildiades en ingles al impartirles dos horas de seminario y dos horas de clase a la semana con el fin de completar sus obligaciones a lo largo del curso.