Chariluz Bonet-Vázquez

Scope & Leadership

• Lead procurement and logistics activities supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Manage an annual procurement spend portfolio of $72M (FY2025) across direct and indirect categories.
• Oversee a supplier base of 300+ active suppliers, including performance follow-up and governance.
• Lead and coordinate a procurement team, assigning sourcing ownership and priorities.

Strategic Initiatives

• Lead supplier localization initiatives across the Americas, including supplier identification, qualification, and onboarding.
• Interface with suppliers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, supporting multi-region sourcing and supply chain activities.
• Coordinate supplier registration, commercial terms, and payment conditions aligned with corporate procurement policies.
• Establish sourcing ownership for parts without an assigned supplier, stabilizing supply and reducing operational risk.
• Build and formalize supply chain foundations for new projects, supporting sourcing strategy, supplier setup, and production readiness.

Key Achievements

• Enabled sourcing ownership for previously unmanaged parts, improving supply continuity and reducing supply risk.
• Established supplier localization framework supporting new and existing projects across the Americas.
• Strengthened procurement governance through standardized supplier onboarding and commercial setup.

• Identified and qualified new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiated agreements, pricing, and commercial terms; managed supplier price lists and contracts.
• Executed frame agreements and analyzed RFQs/bids to determine optimal value.
• Tracked supplier performance, resolved issues, and provided market intelligence to bid and proposal teams.
• Initiated supply orders, monitored delivery, and ensured compliance with purchasing requirements.
• Maintained supplier relationship management platforms and negotiated prices, discounts, and transportation arrangements.
• Drove process improvements and collaborated on cost-saving initiatives.

• Planned and purchased materials while managing budgets, inventory targets, and service levels.
• Owned consignment and stock-in programs, providing accurate consumption and performance reporting.
• Maintained supplier parameters in ERP systems to support inventory optimization and lead time control.
• Supported SAP transition and implementation, stabilizing planning and reporting processes.
• Monitored key materials, supplier performance, and quality KPIs; acted as liaison with suppliers and Quality.
• Resolved material shortages and supported continuous improvement initiatives (PDCA, Gemba).

• Supported internal customers with requisitions, issue resolution, and supplier coordination.
• Negotiated payment terms, delivery schedules, and pricing; ensured supplier compliance.
• Supported supplier performance reviews and maintained effective supplier communication.
• Generated reports, managed vendor codes, and supported eSourcing and eAuction initiatives.
• Reduced purchase prices through RFQs, quotes, and negotiations.
• Acted as liaison between suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering to support procurement projects.

• Supporting financial audits related to acquisitions.
• Managing procurement activities and executing contractual agreements within ERP and web-based systems.
• Developing and monitoring metrics for vendor performance and cost reductions.
• Working in a collaborative and continuous improvement environment.
  Prioritizing customer service, ethics, and security policy compliance.
• Focusing on indirect procurement.
  Ensuring on-time delivery performance of suppliers.
• Analyzing and reporting requisitions, approval cycles, PO placement, and receipt closure.
• Negotiating favorable prices, resolving discrepancies, and handling remedies for the company and suppliers.

• Analyzing orders to ensure accuracy and adherence to customer requirements.
• Facilitating clear communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding customer specifications.
• Documenting accounts payables and receivables, including invoice preparation.
• Collaborating with manufacturers on shipping logistics and managing damage claims.
• Preparing sales forecast reports.
  Managing office supplies and preparing reports and memos for suppliers based on their requirements.