Manuel Rojo

Led global purchasing for connection systems and specialty cable, securing $12M in savings via LTAs, harmonization, and cost avoidance and driving $10M in material shortage recoveries in 2024 while reducing shipment delays by 80%.

Managed suppliers and maintenance contractors across ~600 properties in the western US, negotiated vendor fees for work orders, and led weekly performance trend reviews to improve vendor delivery and cost control.

Coordinated global quality groups across 127 facilities, led Global Voice of the Customer for OEMs and Tier 1s, and directed data-driven corrective actions to reduce cost of poor quality and present findings to executive leadership.

Led Phases 0–5 for Honda launch programs, achieving zero defects at startup by implementing lessons learned and managing PPAP, PFMEA, and control plan documentation.

Coordinated root-cause analysis and corrective actions for GM warranty issues, facilitating cross-functional meetings and reducing warranty expenditures by 50% through corrective actions and lessons-learned dissemination.

Negotiated pricing for plastics commodity exceeding $100M, led procurement for new program launches, and delivered savings initiatives totaling $1.8M in 2013 and $2.8M in 2014.

Resolved payments, coordinated tooling transfers, recovered costs, and sourced suppliers to support operations and program continuity during product launches.

Negotiated and administered cost recoveries across North America totaling $23M by managing supplier claims and remediation activities.

Supported new launches (including BMW), managed quality planning and technical support, and implemented corrective actions to maintain launch quality standards.

Managed audits, customer complaints, corrective actions, and PPAP packages to ensure supplier compliance and product quality during early career assignments.