Veronica Canett

R&D Sourcing Manager Strategic sourcing leader driving supplier strategy, cost optimization, and production readiness for next-generation medical dispensing platforms, supporting a $1.5B revenue program. Delivered $4M+ in cost savings and cost avoidance through should-cost modeling and complex supplier negotiations across electronics and electro-mechanical components Led end-to-end NPD sourcing (RFI, RFQ, clean sheet, make vs. buy), influencing key design, cost, and supplier decisions Developed dual sourcing strategies across critical commodities, reducing risk and improving supply continuity Managed supplier onboarding and contracting (NDAs, SOWs, MSAs, development agreements) Partnered with R&D, Quality, and Operations to ensure supplier readiness, PPAP alignment, and successful product launches Drove supplier risk mitigation, including long-lead planning and alternate sourcing strategies Led commercial negotiations, optimizing pricing, terms, and total cost of ownership Presented executive sourcing reviews, influencing leadership decisions on supplier strategy, cost targets, and timelines Served as escalation point for supplier performance, ensuring alignment on quality, delivery, and COGS 🚀 PURCHASING MANAGER Led procurement operations across US and Mexico, managing $150M+ spend, 800+ suppliers, and a team of 12–14 buyers supporting high-volume manufacturing and NPD programs. Reduced inventory by 3,500+ part numbers, improving working capital and operational efficiency Delivered $400K+ annual cost savings through supplier negotiations and sourcing strategies Implemented SAP automation and batch PO processes, improving productivity and scalability Established KPIs and BI dashboards, increasing visibility into supplier performance and shortages Maintained zero line stoppages through improved planning, safety stock, and supplier alignment Led cross-functional initiatives, including packaging redesign, eliminating global customer complaints

Responsible for managing 14 buyers ( almost 3 years fully remote ), about 800 suppliers with a total spend = $150 M on raw material Employed fundamental knowledge of purchasing best practices with my team to ensure material availability and support of supplier development goals. • Review lead time, standard cost, MOQ, establish a robust pipeline to eliminate the constant shortages on production. • New product implementation successfully to release by September of 2021 • Establish key metrics as Line down, MRB, Shortage reports, Held Invoice, block invoice, POs past due, Po’s open next 6 months, Gr’s with goals per buyer as well develop a BI report from SAP • Improve the utilization of our SAP as eliminate pre-direct form and move to sap purchase requisition, we move from manual Po’s for third party to a batch system (3000 pos per year), this helps us to allocate better the manpower • Managed a group of 12 buyers that purchase all direct material procurement and sourcing as MRP; commodities included Electronics components, custom fabricated machined commodities; Metals, mechanical components, Plastic material, cables, MRO’S to support high volume production, New Product Introduction, engineering group • Reviewed and managed contracts for compliance with company business plans and regulatory requirements. • Contributed to no line stops by successfully determining safety stock for the 3 critical production lines Lyric , UAL & Mosaic materials • Supported sustainability strategies and completed material requirement planning (MRP) in advance to meet monthly sales goals

Responsible for managing 60 suppliers & buyer with a total spend = $4.5 M. • Review lead time, standard cost, MOQ, establish a robust pipeline to eliminate the constant shortages on production. • New product implementation successfully releases June 2018 Nova working as a liaison with engineering team • Implemented Kan-ban systems for all stock floor items. • Initiated a weekly communication meeting with all key suppliers to review demand and shipment status, which eliminated fill rate hits for main customers. • Supplier consolidation with packaging material reduce from 120 pos place on 2017 to just one contract and two sites to stock items (in house manufacturing & OEM) • Negotiate credit terms with overseas suppliers 3 of them done as March 2018 • Review of all supplier data base for optimal consolidation, Kan-ban contracts, best ways of procurement, cost reduction on transportation. • Accomplish inventory reduction in 8 months from 2.4 M to 1.6 M as a target for 2018

Responsible for managing 32 suppliers with a total spend = $20M. • Review lead time, standard cost, MOQ, establish a robust pipeline to eliminate the constant shortages on production. • Implemented Kan-ban systems for all stock floor items. • Initiated a weekly communication meeting with all key suppliers to review demand and shipment status, which eliminated fill rate hits for main customers. • Parts of the R& D team working in two projects to be release in January and June 2018 all on track • Be the champion for all new Contracts, NDA, supplier agreements for my division • Meet target Inventory of 12.7 M for Fiscal year of 2016, on track to meet for 2017

•Total expend of 30MM of Raw Materials including Drop Shipments & Buy Outs Managing the electronics, mechanical commodities with 944 active parts. • Exceeded goal of 98% of new vendor managed inventory contract ahead of scheduled timeline. • Monitor unfavorable and favorable PPV to avoid price increases from suppliers. • Achieved 98% OTD by working proactively with production and engineering. • Acted as single point of contact for new product launches between program managers and production site, minimizing cost of obsolescence and meeting product launch timeline • Implemented change in payment terms policy with all suppliers ahead of mandated schedule • Implemented monitoring process that reduced air freight 17.42% in FY 2014. • Implemented and maintained cost reduction through E-sourcing tool, achieved $215K in cost reduction for 2014; leading project in 2015 with estimated $152K • Established min-max with suppliers which led to 99% on-time delivery • Managed monthly inventory levels for buy-outs to exceed corporate goals in 18 consecutive months. • Principal ISO auditor for materials department; lead supplier certification and re-certification audits Awards : Rain Bird, Corporate Sourcing Committee, Best Negotiation Process-Reverse Auction, 2009 Rain Bird Corporate Sourcing Committee, Highest Completed Savings (as a % of Total Spend), 2013

Areas of responsibility: Import-Export, Stock room, Receiving, Procurement (Direct & MRO).Reported directly to the General Manager and was responsible for managing, coaching and developing 22 staff personnel. • Areas of responsibility: Import-Export , Stock room , Receiving and Procurement • Reported directly to the General Manager and was responsible for managing, coaching and developing 4 Raw Material/MRO Buyers, 1 Import/Export Supervisor , 2 Import Coordinators, 2 Export Coordinators, 1 Stockroom Supervisor and 12 Stockroom Clerks. • Re-organized the purchasing department by Cost Center groups to align with our corporate organization. This action led to a better understanding of corporate suppliers, corporate contracts and started using corporate leverage to lower prices on purchased items. • Changed from manual PO system to an electronic automatic system that uses electronic fax that helped the purchasing process be more efficient. It incremented PO issue from 433 Pos/Month to 827 POs/Month that got rid off PO backlog. • Reorganized the min/max system for all production support items. Identified and reallocated slow material. Identified all obsolete and sold back to suppliers. This action led to a 25% reduction in part numbers and stockroom space. Achieved $650 K in inventory reduction. • Price reduction with carrier that achieved $720 K in annual cost. • Reduced and consolidated supplier base by 30% from 813 to 560 suppliers • Negotiated with Plant Services suppliers to lower costs. This led to a $500K cost reduction. • Avoided payment of $850K of a Comercio Exterior audit by disputing all findings through proper channels. • Changed US Broker that led to $220K in annual cost savings. • Received Altex Registration which led to an average tax return of $50K every 20 days compared to a lump sum at the end of the year.

Reported directly to the General Manager and was responsible for managing, coaching and developing 12 persons in the areas of raw material buyers, MRO buyers, supplier quality engineers. • Surpassed cost savings goals for 2003 by 19% and achieved $1.1MM dlls. in savings for the plant. • Reported directly to the General Manager and was responsible for managing, coaching and developing 5 raw material buyers, 3 MRO buyers, 3 supplier quality engineers and 1 purchasing assistant. • Transferred all purchasing activities from Irvine, California to the Tijuana plant, without any production disruptions during the transition. • Re-organized the purchasing department into commodity groups to align it with our corporate organization. This action led to a better understanding of corporate suppliers, corporate contracts and started using corporate leverage to lower prices on purchased items. • Created and led a core team that integrated new automotive business to current internal system. This led to $1.75 MM dlls. in savings for the year of 2001. • Established a min/max system for all production support items and consolidated to one supplier 430 k cost savings ,Reduced from 7 days of inventory to 1 day (daily deliveries).Negotiated with suppliers to pay all fees in regards import duties and transportation.Reduced floor space at warehouse to 0 ft. • Created and implemented within my structure a Supplier Quality organization (2003). 1. Started a 10 best and 10 worst supplier system. This led to improvement plans and a feedback system 2. Started measuring supplier PPM and exceeded goal of 250, the actual PPM is 155. • Reduced and consolidated supplier base from 560 to 440 suppliers. • Implemented training programs for all subordinates reporting to me in order to develop their areas of opportunity and also performed cross training.

planner buyer for raw material , packaging , electronics

• Initiated indirect material purchases through a shelter of import/export originating in Thomson in Tijuana. • Led the implementation of a new program and procedures for import-export pediments to be in accordance with the US & Mexico regulation for border crossing of raw materials. • Trained 3 import-export clerks on the system for pediments. • Implemented policies & procedures for ISO 9000 and obtained the certification. • Controlled the production process from materials supply to the delivery to the customer

MBA

Lic. en Administracion de Empresas