Eduardo Novoa Flores

Purchasing Professional with over 25 years' of a progressive and proven professional experience in purchasing of direct & indirect material, supply chain management and new projects in the Automotive industry, Petrochemical appliance, as well as materials planning, finance analysis, foreign trade and logistics. Solid negotiation management with suppliers for various commodities from a supplier, sources throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia, setting objectives, policies, contracts and strategic direction driving yearly productivity, local integration, quality, cost and delivery (QCD) improvements and supplier’s base optimization in a global sourcing environment. Expert in commercial negotiations, purchasing processes, material cost reduction management, supplier’s development, and program management. Track record of verifiable accomplishments within the Automotive, Petrochemical and Appliance Industries; global/strategic sourcing for material cost reduction opportunities identification, building and implementation of purchasing strategies for long and short term implementation. Direct & indirect material purchasing, supplier development & quality assurance (IATF-16949, APQP, PPAP, ISO-14000 ISO-9001),