Lisandro Segura

• Manages end-to-end procurement of electronic components (PCBs, ICs, among others). • Maintains optimal inventory levels and proactively prevents shortages for high-priority part numbers. • Coordinates with the accounting department to resolve invoice discrepancies and streamline payment processes. • Strategically oversees pull ins and push outs of raw materials based on production forecasts and customer demand. • Sources and negotiates custom part quotations with suppliers in Asia and North America, ensuring competitive pricing and lead times. • Secured favorable purchasing terms in the U.S. market to avoid tariff-related costs. • Prevented purchase price variance (PPV) by implementing cost control measures across assigned materials. • Generated savings within six months by negotiating long-term agreements and blanket orders with raw material suppliers.

• Oversaw procurement of packaging materials, chemicals, spare parts, machinery, and supplies across multiple departments (NPI, Facilities, Engineering, IT, etc.). • Acted as primary liaison between requesters, managers, and vendors, ensuring accurate sourcing, purchase order execution, and issue resolution. • Led raw material purchasing for the HVAC production department, including cables, harnesses, plastic parts, and electronic components. • Partnered with Accounts Payable and warehouse teams to reconcile invoice and receiving discrepancies. • Monitored and optimized inventory levels, identifying opportunities for cost savings and supply risk mitigation.

• Supported MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) purchasing activities for packaging, chemicals, and spare parts. • Conducted an ABC-XYZ inventory classification analysis to prioritize procurement strategies based on usage and variability. • Developed a customized Excel tool to calculate reorder points and safety stock, factoring in lead time, shelf life, and supplier performance. • Collaborated with Engineering to align BOM (Bill of Materials) with real consumption data, reducing supply gaps. • Analyzed and reported SLOB (Slow-Moving and Obsolete) inventory, initiating write-offs and clean-ups with the warehouse team. • Cleaned and updated procurement data within the MRP system (INFOR VISUAL) to improve data accuracy and decision-making.