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Hello, I'm Elizabeth Padilla.
With more than 25 years of experience in Procurement and Supply chain, I'm an expert in developing processes, KPIs, and organization charts with job descriptions for Procurement. Passionate about improving processes and finding cost reductions. With a coaching leadership style that is empathic and people-oriented.
Details
Professional CategoryConsulting & Advisory
Location
Years of Relevant Experience15-20 years
Seniority LevelDirector
Consulting Rate (Hourly)250
Headline
Sr Supply Chain Specialist - Vendor Management - Procurement Processes implementation. I am a Senior Supply Chain Management Professional, Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (APICS), and Green Belt, bilingual Spanish/English, with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing sectors such as aerospace, appliances, and food industries. I have accurate knowledge of inventory control, 3PL with fulfillment environments. I have worked in managerial positions in supply chain, such as materials, procurement, planning, logistics, and inventory. I achieve business objectives by conducting Supply Chain analysis to develop improvement projects, and defining, and implementing supplier development plans to improve delivery and performance.
Experience
Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager
Relevant/Notable employerHUSSMANN PANASONICJune 2024 - CurrentResponsibilities:
I am accountable for spearheading the development and effective execution of the site’s strategic and tactical sourcing needs. My responsibility includes supporting Global and Site Sourcing’s supply base strategies, representing the Tijuana site in developing
a global sourcing strategy, and driving continuous cost, quality, delivery, and service improvements. Additionally, I serve as the crucial link between the Sourcing team and local operations teams in planning, preparing, and executing sourcing projects for globally leveraged commodities.
Achievements:
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Worked on a plan with Supply Chain management to reduce lead times by 50% to improve the response time to changes on schedule to support customer demand in the main drivers.
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Developed the Tijuana strategic plan for each commodity as electronics, plastics, hardware, steel & packaging in alignment with the company's global procurement plan for the second half of 2024 to meet the company's productivity goals.
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Supports and drives Plan for Every Part (PFEP) strategy and implementation for the site.
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Drive Productivity projects for 1.2M in 2024-2025 in the different commodities for the Tijuana site.
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In MRO, I led the project to renegotiate the Nitrogen bulk agreement to generate $150K annual cost reduction.
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I updated the procedures of the department and each job description in the department, to align with the company KPIs and policies.
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager
XB FulfillmentSeptember 2020 - February 2024Responsibilities:
Have overall responsibility for the Procurement and Sourcing processes of the Company. Designed the infrastructure and organization for a well-controlled and managed purchasing and sourcing department. Implemented agreements and contracts with suppliers and contractors for equipment, facilities, and the operation of direct materials. Developed and established a strategy for contracting and selecting suppliers at a national and international level.
Achievements:
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Reducing 30% the cost of main packaging materials by combining the three sites volume to negotiate a better price and commercial conditions.
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Put in place a just-in-time system for customers and company-owned packaging supplies.
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Implemented supplier agreements/contracts when beneficial, by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach an agreement on contract terms and conditions.
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Developed and implemented sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and in the US for each MRO category.
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By negotiating better costs and strategic sourcing of packaging material, the company has increased 65% revenue from customer packaging buy markup in the past three years.
Supplier Program Manager
Relevant/Notable employerHoneywell AerospaceSeptember 2008 - July 2020Responsibilities:
Acting as the vital link between Supplier Eaton and Honeywell, I oversee delivery and quality performance. I meticulously track individual part delivery and prioritize short-term and long-term requirements. Maintaining control over the supplier's product line loading with available capacity allows me to recommend alternatives when necessary. Collaborating with suppliers to prioritize products and implementing hands-on activities in the shop facilitates effective management of delivery schedules. Additionally,
I maintain strong communication channels between Supply Management, Product Line, and Supplier, ensuring streamlined
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processes. By negotiating and maintaining effective business relationships with internal customers and suppliers, I kept inventory levels in line with the company's latest objectives.
Achievements:
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My hands-on approach has led to a remarkable improvement in Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) from 16% to 80% in the first 6 months.
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I achieved a 15% cost reduction through insourcing, transferring 150 parts of a third-party supplier in the U.S. to a company site in Nanjing, China.
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I maintained the inventory levels of the Torrance site according to the objectives of the organization by implementing an electronic "Pull In" system via SAP system with the Tempe AZ site.
Industry
Manufacturing
Retail
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Specific Jurisdictions That I'm Qualified In or Can Cover
Mexico
United States
Language(s)
English
Spanish
Education
ITESM/Cetys Universidad
DegreeComputer Systems Engineering -
Professional Membership / Certification
CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management APICS • Issued 2019 Green Belt Certification
Honeywell Aerospace • Issued 2010
Emotional intelligence, teamwork, effective communication, 7 habits (Stephen Covey)
Integralis • Issued 2008
CPM Certified Purchasing Manager
Strata Business Training Institute • Issued 2006
Management Skills Development
INAC • Issued 2006
Customs requirements for PITEX and Maquila
Maerker Group • Issued 2005
Your Skills
Vendor ManagementProcurement process developmentSourcing Strategy developmentSupply Chain managementProcurementLogisticsAnalyticalLeadershipEffective communicationContract negotiation
