Mariana B.
Sourcing Specialist | Helping companies find reliable suppliers in Mexico & reduce cost | Injection Molding & Electronics
- Role
- Senior Procurement Specialist at Vcc Visual Communications Company, Llc
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mariana B.
I help companies solve sourcing challenges, reduce cost, and find reliable suppliers in Mexico and the US.With 15+ years of experience in procurement and manufacturing environments, I specialize in supplier identification, cost reduction, and improving supplier performance under real production conditions.I have worked across injection molding, electronics, and industrial components, with hands-on experience in supplier development, contract negotiation, and managing supply disruptions.My approach is practical and results-driven — focused on lead time, cost competitiveness, and supplier reliability.Key areas of support:• Strategic sourcing & supplier identification• Cost reduction & competitive benchmarking• Supplier evaluation & performance improvement• Urgent sourcing and supply continuityOpen to sourcing projects and consulting partnerships.Feel free to reach out to discuss your current sourcing or supplier challenges.
Experience
Senior Procurement Specialist
Vcc Visual Communications Company, Llc
Aug 2021 — Present · Carlsbad, CA, US
Aug 2021 – Present | Remote / Cross-BorderLead global procurement and strategic sourcing for plastic molding and MRO categories, managing supplier capacity, RFQs, and contract negotiations across U.S. and Mexico operations.Drive cost-reduction and spend optimization initiatives, delivering $70K+ in annual savings across indirect spend categories.Implemented safety stock and supplier capacity strategies, reducing past-due lines from 249 to 169 and improving supply continuity.Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations in a remote environment to support tooling launches, supplier performance reviews, and risk mitigation.Utilize ERP systems (SAP and related tools) to monitor KPIs, supplier performance, and procurement execution.
Education
Cesun
Planner Buyer, Diplomado
2010 — 2013
CETYS Universidad
Black Belt, Certificate
2016 — 2017
Universidad Humanitas
Licenciado en administracion de empresas, Bussines & Administration
2010 — 2013
CETYS Universidad
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Lean Manufacturing
2019
CETYS Universidad
Simposium Coaching
2017 — 2017
Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana
Desarrollo y Evaluacion de proveedores, Diplomado
2010 — 2011
Universidad Humanitas
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
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