Miguel Angel Santamaría Salgado

Develop cost-saving strategies and operations for purchasing automotive parts from various suppliers in North America, Asia, and Europe, procuring materials at the lowest total cost.

Ensure the supply of necessary components for the restoration, repair, and service of the company's customer vehicles in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Negotiate the payment of trade tariffs under U.S. government regulations.

Review parts quotes, negotiate prices, and award purchase orders, applying the most effective negotiation techniques depending on the situation.

Coordinate commercial activities for new projects, such as the production of special editions or re-launches.

Analyze auto part consumption to formulate purchasing or part obsolescence strategies, reducing inventory shortages and excess.

Work with process owners from other departments to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement in productivity, costs, quality, and service.

Cost management to reduce total purchasing prices and improve supply chain efficiency, analyzing and processing data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Commercial negotiation with domestic and foreign suppliers of raw materials (steels, aluminum, chemical substances) for automotive manufacturing and assembly, forecasting annual and monthly purchases.

Submitted to Quality Certification Audits: ISO 9001, Automotive ISO TS-16949, German VDA 6.3, Environmental ISO-14001, and Labor ISO 45001:2018.

Prepare annual and monthly raw material purchasing forecasts, making CAPEX acquisition reports by budget evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for Senior Management and the US corporate office.

Commercial negotiation regarding a CAPEX investment project for the company, covering the acquisition of equipment, machinery, building construction, and maintenance.

Coordinate tenders and contract civil works, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability projects, collaborating across the company with multidisciplinary teams.

Production Outsourcing Service Management.

Develop national and foreign suppliers for saving programs and effective logistics chain supply.

Use and application of KPIs for Corporate reporting (new supplier development, expanding lines of credit, measuring production capacity, and evaluating suppliers).

Led the Purchasing team for supplying all raw materials for the plant's production in Mexico (plastic resins, automotive electrical/metallic/electronic/plastic components, appliance parts, and packaging).

Commercial treatment with domestic and foreign suppliers from North America, Germany, and Asia for clients including Chrysler, GM, Audi, BMW, VW, Nissan, and Honda.

Procurement and replenishment of electronic components (motors, electrical panels, LED sets, and wiring harnesses) using Kanban methodology and Lean Six Sigma techniques for Samsung and Koblenz.

Designed the multimodal logistics operation for plastic resin supply, achieving significant cost savings for the company.

Optimized purchasing operations, improving performance levels and KPI results (optimal inventory value, inventory turnover, supplier credit terms, on-time material availability, and supplier evaluation).

Defined international purchasing strategies, coordinated operations with logistics and customs brokers, and controlled import costs to ensure production supply.

Managed purchasing planning and raw material replenishment, aligning with budget, optimal inventory levels, and production schedule.

Transportation Buyer: rate analysis and negotiation, quote review, and contract management.

Managed imports and local purchasing operations, coordinating customs clearance and transport logistics.

Sourced raw materials, electrical parts, and accessories for production lines, reducing supply delays.

Negotiated terms and credit limits with domestic and international suppliers.

Coordinated international trade logistics and local procurement for sporting goods, apparel, and equipment.

Managed customs brokerage, import permits, and compliance with Mexican commercial regulations.

Negotiated commercial terms, pricing, and freight rates with global suppliers and freight forwarders.

Monitored and tracked international express shipments in real-time, providing accurate updates to clients.

Resolved tracing and delivery issues efficiently, ensuring high-quality support and client satisfaction.

Managed a high volume of inbound calls, delivering premium support in English and Spanish for international shipment inquiries.

Routed customer requests to operations, billing, or sorting centers to optimize prompt ticket resolution.