Felipe Gamez

-Lead strategist for all NA metal stampings purchases adn sub-assemblies. Supporting all business units within the company (Sealing and Trim, Fuel and Brake, Fuel Transfer and Antivibration Systems). -Overseeing metal stamped purchased components and assemblies' cost reductions, strategic supply chain development/management, regional and global sourcing strategies. Conducting an agressive regional localization and supply base reduction. -Supporting and leading multiple strategic sourcing initiatives and new product development launches (steel resale contract, localization, supply chain consolidation, international platforms development) -Managing critical components spend across all divisions, with complex supplier proliferation and large number of manufacturing capabilities and diverse customer base. -Small, medium and heavy stampings supply base management, plus deep draw, welding/manufacturing metals purchasing and steel resale contract. -Direct interaction and functional expertise contributor with cross fuctional teams supporting customers and new business development (Engineering, Manufaturing, Sales, Quality, etc.). -Leveraging multicultural background and commercial experience being primary corporate support for Mexico based operations and teams.

-Lead strategist and commercial responsibility for locomotive forged wheels and critical forged components purchases across Production and Global Services Organization (GSO) businesses within GE Transportation. -Coordinator and facilitator of Metallics Commodities (Forgings, Gears, Bearings, Castings and Machined Parts) global supply base strategy supporting GSO operations. -Direct accountability for cost reduction initiatives and project implementation, supplier quality performance, operating plan execution, supplier on-time delivery, contract negotiation and management. -Proven experience developing overseas suppliers, especially working with LCC/Emerging Markets teams and established adequate supply base to support on-going cost reduction, sourcing initiatives implementation and new product introduction and qualification.

-Lead strategist responsible for all Forgings Commodity purchases and supply chain management across the various GE Transportation Centers of Expertise (business units) - Locomotive, Off Highway, Diesel Engine, Propulsion and Global Services Organization -Accountability for cost reduction, supply base consolidation, dual source identification and qualifications, contract negotiation and management -Leading cross-functional teams efforts focused on Forgings Commodity initiatives in US, Canada, India, China, Poland, Russia, Germany, France, Brazil and Mexico.

-Leading Purchasing professionals team of 3 individual contributors. Directly responsible of purchasing strategies development and execution for gears, bearings, forgings, engine tubing and complex machined assemblies supporting the Navistar's Diesel Engine group manufacturing and aftemarket operations. -Accountable for all aspects of strategic sourcing within these commodities (cost out, supplier performance, contractual negotiations, new project/product launching and supplier development). -Supported designed, evaluation and transition of commodity organization at the Engine Group and implementation of strategic sourcing processes and policies.

-Responsible of global supply chain strategies for various commodities supporting ARM international passcar and heavy truck operations/businesses (stampings, sub-assemblies, machined castings, chemicals & special coating services) for multiple automotive applications (door systems, sun roofs, suspensions, heavy truck powertrain, exhaust and trailer suspension systems). -Particularly focused and involved in make vs. buy projects identification, feasibility analysis and implementation, as well as various manufacturing processes outsourcing. -LCC sourcing core competency specially in Asia (China and India), Latin America (Mexico and Brazil), as well as supply base development within emerging markets. -Multi-project management competency for critical product/systems start up and sourcing (ref. Forward Program Specialist - Marion, SC) -ARM Corporate Purchasing representative for Mexico (Country Manager) -Materials Manager at automotive fabricated wheels manufactuting facility in San Lusi Potosi, Mexico

-Commodity buyer responsible for purchases of production tooling, chemical products and services to support vertical integrated manufacturing at TREMEC company (ref. steel processing, forging operations, heath treatment, machining, metal treatment and final assembly of manual transmissions for Class 5-7 vehicles and sport cars). -Company representative to the Corporate Sourcing Council within DESC Automotive Group supporting multi plants and businesses corporate negotiations and contracts.