Nicolas Morales

Led procurement for indirect categories at the plant, covering areas such as consumables, tooling, packaging, external processes, facilities, IT, and MRO. Implemented P2P as an end-to-end operating model spanning site and finance/back-office functions. Managed supplier relationships using international agreements to support local operations, while ensuring compliance with governance, procurement policies, and sustainability objectives.

Owned global sourcing for new product introduction and led a global NPI sourcing function across multiple international teams, managing sourcing managers and coordinating end-to-end sourcing activities. Drove supplier quality and readiness initiatives across APQP, FMEA, risk profiling, ISIR/FOT/PPAP, and industrialization planning. Transformed the sourcing approach toward an agile methodology and implemented digital procurement tools to improve visibility and efficiency.

Provided global purchasing leadership for direct materials in electro-mechanical components, supporting strategic worldwide sourcing projects. Coordinated international cross-functional teams focused on product creation processes and strategic sourcing, including localization and adaptation for growth markets. Managed major global sourcing initiatives and ensured alignment of category strategy across local and regional purchasing organizations.

Owned indirect procurement categories across North America, including enterprise IT, telecommunications, and fleet services. Led strategic sourcing and negotiation for hardware, wireless services, infrastructure, and managed service agreements in coordination with regional IT leadership. Managed large category spend and improved contract governance with a focus on service-level performance and total cost transparency.