Noel Jiménez

Develop, and reinforced procurement procedures, policies and improving compliance with industry standards and savings strategies. Commodities (leather-fabrics, plastics-resins) Renegotiate with tough current suppliers business conditions to improve relationship with different teams: quality, logistics, finance, compliance. Achieve targets: yearly savings, cost avoidance, fabrication timing. Tracking of the key department metrics, including sourcing, pricing, prices index...

Works to develop close relationship with key leather suppliers in order to enhance supply chain performance. Analyze industry trends per region and oversee pricing, ensuring best cost available in the global market. Definition of strategies with top management and implementation of those strategies in North and South America region; working with plant and project buyers. Develop and source new suppliers for Steering Wheels division.

Establish and manage standardized supplier quality and delivery performance metrics to drive achievement of our business goals Develop and manage purchasing and contract management instruction, policies and procedures. Provide training and support to foster maximum employee development (Direct-Indirect buyers, SQA`s). Member of Management Team responsible for opening new facility in Mexico for seats division (sewing) Manage a $80M annual budget.

• RFQ’s indirect materials for "General Electric Plants" located in United States. • Suppliers’ approval according to company requirements, ensuring best price/quality. • Achieved target reduction costs of 3%.