Diego E. Gonzalez

About Diego E. Gonzalez

With extensive experience in procurement management, purchasing, and sales, I bring a strategic approach to driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. As Vice President at VictTec, I lead the development and execution of commercial strategies, focusing on identifying new market opportunities, enhancing customer relationships, and optimizing profitability. My career spans over fifteen years in supply network management and strategic procurement, including leadership roles at Caterpillar Inc, where I managed supplier performance and sourcing strategies. My expertise lies in sales management, procurement management, and purchasing, which I leverage to enable sustainable business growth and operational excellence.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Victtec

   Oct 2025 — Present · Victoria, TX, US

   Senior executive responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing commercial strategies, and overseeing key business functions such as sales, marketing, customer relationships, procurement and strategic partnerships. This role bridges operational execution with strategic vision to ensure the company’s commercial success.1. Strategic LeadershipDevelop and execute commercial strategies aligned with company goals.Identify new market/costumer opportunities and revenue streams.Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve profitability and market share.2. Sales & Business DevelopmentOversee national and international sales operations.Set performance targets and monitor KPIs across sales teams.Cultivate relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders.3. Marketing & Brand PositioningGuide marketing strategy to support commercial objectives.Ensure consistent brand messaging across channels.4. Contract & Pricing ManagementNegotiate high-value contracts and commercial agreements.Establish pricing models that balance competitiveness and profitability.Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and service levels.5. Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild and mentor a high-performing commercial team.Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.Align team goals with broader organizational strategy.6. Financial OversightCollaborate with finance to forecast revenue and manage budgets.Evaluate ROI of commercial initiatives.7. Customer Experience & RetentionChampion customer-centric practices across departments.Resolve escalated client issues with strategic solutions.8. Procurement Management Oversee strategic sourcing and procurement activities across direct and indirect categories.Develop supplier relationships that support cost efficiency, quality assurance, and innovation.Ensure compliance with trade regulations, contract terms.Lead initiatives for cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  MBA, Economics, Finance

  2001 — 2003

• Universidad Regiomontana S.C.

  Licentiate in Economics degree

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)
• Contract Negotiation
• Manufacturing
• Purchase Management
• 5s
• Team Building
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• Purchasing Processes
• Continuous Improvement
• Kaizen
• Mrp
• Mentoring
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Supplier Negotiation
• Strategy
• Global Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Purchasing Negotiation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Strategic Negotiations
• Team Leadership