Rodrigo Rod Mendoza

About Rodrigo Rod Mendoza

Global Sourcing and Supply Chain executive with deep international experience leading enterprise procurement, direct materials strategy, and multicultural global teams. Proven record of delivering cost structure transformation, supply assurance, and risk mitigation across consumer products, aerospace, electronics, chemicals, and raw materials.Expert in total cost of ownership (TCO), commodity driven environments, and supplier resilience—managing $1B+ in global spend and delivering $250M+ in sustained cost reductions. Trusted advisor to CEOs and executive leadership for navigating volatility, strengthening supplier partnerships, and scaling procurement from transactional execution to strategic value creation.Core capabilities include Enterprise Procurement Strategy, Direct Materials (Chemicals & Raw Materials), Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supply Chain Risk Governance, and Global Team Leadership.

Experience

1. Sr Director, Global Sourcing - Supplier Development & Quality Assurance

   Liberty Hardware

   Dec 2023 — Present · Greensboro, NC, US

   Global Sourcing and Supply Chain leader driving strategy, cost productivity, and supplier development across a diverse global footprint. I lead multinational teams in the U.S. and China, delivering resilient supply chains, competitive total cost, and world‑class sourcing processes. My work includes transforming sourcing footprints, strengthening supplier performance, accelerating VAVE and cost‑productivity initiatives, and partnering across the business to support new products, operational excellence, and long‑term growth.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2001 — 2002

• Institute for Supply Management

  Certified Purchasing Manager, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  Bachelor's, Business Administration

  1992 — 1997