Eder Ledesma

Buyer sr @ Plexus Corp.

About

Senior Buyer with experience in global procurement, supplier management, strategic negotiations, and cost analysis within the manufacturing sector. I specialize in managing end-to-end sourcing processes to secure materials, reduce costs, and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting engineering, production, and logistics teams. My experience includes: -Negotiating with national and international suppliers in critical categories -Implementing cost-saving strategies through pricing analysis and supplier consolidation. -Driving on time delivery performance and preventing supply shortages. -Managing purchase orders, contracts, and operational procurement processes -Leading cross-functional collaboration to support production and continuous improvement initiatives I am known for clear communication, strong analytical thinking, and proactive issue resolution. My focus is always on improving processes, reducing risks, and enabling reliable, efficient supply chains. Interests: strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, global procurement, continuous improvement, supply chain analytics.

Country

Mexico

City

Zapopan

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Gestión de relaciones con proveedores, Trabajo en equipo, Atención al detalle, Negociación, Abastecimiento estratégico, Formación de empleados, Dirección y desarrollo de equipos de trabajo, Procesos de compra, Resolución de problemas, Comercialización visual, Servicio de atención al cliente, Seguimiento, Exploración de talento, JD Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Negociación con suministradores, Inglés, Comunicaciones, Aprovisionamiento, Capacitación

Experience

Buyer sr

Plexus Corp.

2023-2 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

México

Core Responsibilities -Manage national and global suppliers to secure materials for production. -Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and commercial agreements. -Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics, and quality teams to prevent supply disruptions. -Perform cost analysis, evaluate alternatives, and implement cost-saving initiatives. -Create and monitor purchase orders, lead times, and delivery schedules. -Track procurement KPIs such as OTD, inventory levels, and supplier performance. Key Achievements -Achieved 8–12% annual cost savings through supplier negotiations and sourcing optimization. -Improved supplier on-time delivery from ~85% to 95% via performance monitoring and corrective actions. -Reduced supply risks by onboarding alternative suppliers for high-impact materials. -Strengthened supplier communication channels, improving responsiveness and delivery accuracy. -Supported continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement and shorten cycle times.