Dante de Hoyos

Responsibility over purchasing across different production-relevant components, with a special focus on customized parts required for production equipment. • Implementation of a Quotation Comparison Module to support data-driven supplier selection • Creation of a purchasing approval process for Engineering Change Management • System data analysis and correction to improve procurement data reliability • Supported other departments in KPI development.

Purchasing Strategy Design and Execution for the Mechanical Parts Commodity Group, (Sheet Metal, Plastics, CNC, Pipe Manufacturing, and Welding) Design, execution, and continuous improvement of department KPI's. • 20% Improvement in delivery reliability through the implementation of order tracking systems. • Achieved 20–50% cost reductions via early-stage supplier competition at Project Level. • 100% elimination of urgency-driven negotiations through structured Frame Contract monitoring.

Negotiations within the framework of specific projects, from initial design definition to serial production. Full responsibility over the Prototype Supplier Base in Ulm location. • Consistent delivery of BOM-Price targets. • Development of a supplier capacity monitoring system, achieving 6-month visibility on potential capacity shortages • Tracking system implementation for deliveries, tooling, and RFQs. • Lead role in crisis management initiatives with suppliers during critical supply disruptions

Leading Purchasing role in diverse projects in the context of a global ERP unification. Definition of training topics and methodology in Supply Chain processes within the ERP, both internal and external. Participation in the definition of policiesand processes within the ERP rollout. Coordination and follow-up of purchasing efforts in the implementation of a global material receipt and traceability label. Pivot position in the coordination of America’s regional efforts with Asia and EMEA regions.

Responsibility for the timely delivery of prototype parts in accordance to Program Management requirements throughout North America. Negotiating conditions for prototype delivery, such as tooling costs, lead time, setup charges, or outside processing. Continuous improvement and automation for procurement process. • Rebate program negotiation for prototype suppliers w. annual savings >$100K USD / anno. • Supported sourcing and quoting processes for metal stamping components

Raw Material Planner Buyer in the context of a factory transfer project (USA – MEX). Optimal material inventory assurance. MRP analysis, system parameter analysis and maintenance, delivery scheduling, open order system status maintenance. Coordination with cross-border logistics. • Establishment of a material shortage warning system in cooperation with Production Planning. • 30% Reduction in unnecessary import-rounds based on above warning system. • Creation of a Kanban system newly near-shored components

Optimal Inventory Level Maintenance. Purchase Order generation, delivery scheduling, ERP Data analysis and maintenance. Assisting other departments in Excel, ERP functions, and analyses. • Implementation of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) systems, reducing shortages by 90% on targeted materials • Development of analytical tools for forecasting, vendor management, Engineering change and obsolescence, or demand spikes. • 100% elimination of on-delivery payments with carriers.

Execution of performance reports in diverse operation areas. Supporting other areas in diverse activities. Quotations, event planning. Supporting I&E department. Implementation of an Excel based Index Tool for I&E Archive. 5S Auditor