Sergio Rappozo

Lead teams of the AIRBUS CRISA and MOEVE projects, formerly CEPSA, which manage BPO and Procurement Consulting projects. Management and productivity reports. Carry out action plans, defining TMOs, leadtime and KPls to achieve process improvements for both Customers and BPO. Likewise, manage the strategic processes that by amount or projection, are key for the End Customer, carrying out all the management of RFQ, RFI, RFP processes from the analysis of the budget baseline to the award and signing of the contract.

AIRBUS CRISA Buyer: Effective management of the acquisition of goods and services essential to the success of business process outsourcing projects. Realization of Purchase Orders, search, selection and evaluation of suppliers, as well as negotiation of purchase contract conditions.Collaboration with quality and production teams to ensure technical and quality requirements for purchases.

Supplier identification and selection: Researching and identifying potential suppliers for various automotive components, parts, and materials based on quality, price, and reliability criteria. Request for Quotation (RFQ): Creating RFQs and sending them to potential suppliers, specifying the required quantity, quality standards, delivery schedule, and other necessary details. Analyzing and comparing the received quotations to determine the best options.Purchase order management: Generating purchase orders based on approved requisitions or approved RFQs. Price negotiation and cost analysis: Negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the most favorable deals for the company. Inventory management: Collaborating with inventory control teams to determine optimal inventory levels based on production demands and lead times. Risk management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to the supply of materials, such as supply chain disruptions, price fluctuations, or quality issues. Market research and innovation: Staying updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and market dynamics to identify potential opportunities for innovation, cost savings, or supplier diversification.

Responsible for the management of direct and indirect purchases. Ensure that commodities are purchased in a timely manner. Evaluate supplier performance and establish actions to improve quality and service. Responsible for establishing strategic negotiations and maintaining effective business relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Team leadership and management. Collaborating with internal teams such as production, engineering, and logistics to ensure a seamless flow of materials and components throughout the supply chain. Coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any transportation or logistics challenges.

Place orders with suppliers for materials as the organization requires. Immediately communicate significant and/or potential supply issues on key products to the Purchasing Manager, and appropriate planners, sales force, or master data team. Work with suppliers to maintain effective relationships and ensure on-time delivery of product, communicating any delivery changes to partners and updating orders accordingly. Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays and order status. Work with other buyers to share best practices to improve processes to meet goals. Assist to identify gaps between replenishment goals and actuals and provide solutions.

Negotiate and secure the best commercial conditions for the company, costs, profit margin and supply. Make and send purchase orders. Evaluating suppliers. Continuous improvement. Follow up on imports. Ensure quality, freshness and cost. Plan supply and promotions. Make weekly sales projections according to specials or promotions. Analyze prices and offers. Review MRP (Material Requirements Planning) Report daily and generate purchase orders to meet production needs. Monitor, expedite or delay purchase orders as required and confirm and update ETA’s in ERP system Communicate and escalate delivery issues impacting production in a timely manner.Coordinate with Suppliers and/or Logistics to arrange transportation for FOB shipments. Track shipments to avoid detention and demurrage charges. Ensure materials are available in time to meet new product launches