Rafael Ruiz Fernández

Business Development Manager @ JG Automotive

About

Experienced Purchasing Manager with a demonstrated history of working not only in the automotive industry, but also in fire extinguishing, high volume newspapers printing and metallic manufacturing. Include management of R&D projects including ICT, medical analysis, plastic injection, food industry and ceramic materials. Strong abilities in communication with authorities, customers and suppliers, covering all levels within a company, from accounting department, to technical staff, even with daily contact with boards of directors. Used to do project management and technical documents elaboration, including economic issues. Use of ERPs and CAD systems, with an Engineer's degree focused in Mechanical Engineering (from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). Limited use of French.

Country

Spain

City

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

Industry

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Skill

Written Communication, Project Delivery, Project Coordination, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Presentations, English, Business Development, Business Development Support, Purchasing Negotiation, Technical Product Sales, Business Strategy, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Manufacturing, Catia, Solid Edge, Statgraphics, AutoCAD

Experience

Business Development Manager

JG Automotive

2022-12 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Purchasing Manager

JG Automotive

2016-11 - 2022-12 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Madrid Area, Spain

Technical analysis of parts and components, deciding the most suitable technology to accomplish all mechanical properties with the more economic procedure. Use of equivalent alloys when necessary. Complete project management, from customer´s inquiry to final delivery of products in their facilities, including logistic tasks. Suppliers monitoring: evaluation of their capabilities and performance, from quality to lead times. Development of new suppliers, keeping a continuous search for new suppliers worldwide. Price and business conditions negotiation. Decision making according to customer´s account.

Technical Project Manager

AVS Consulting

2014-5 - 2016-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Madrid Area, Spain

Analysis of customers activities and projects. Identification of potential projects with real technical advances. Sorting out of expenses suitable for R&D programs. Follow up of daily issues with R&D certification process and new aids published. Management of work load assigned to Madrid office. Follow up with main customers and new ones. Elaboration of forecast and working scenarios.

R&D Consultant

AVS Consulting

2012-5 - 2014-5 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Madrid Area, Spain

Technical and economical evaluation of R&D projects. Innovation certification with the main authorities accredited by ENAC. Funding search for projects through CDTI and MINECO. Certification of technological solutions focused to protect the environment.