nidia rivera
@nidiarivera
Commodity Manager at Jabil leading global SMT and automation sourcing, with USD 8M in savings and a USD 1M rebate.
MexicoWhat I'm looking for
At Jabil, I currently lead global sourcing for SMT equipment and Automation & Robotics, partnering with stakeholders across the USA, Mexico, Europe and Asia. I run competitive bidding and supplier negotiations, and manage CEPA contracts, rebate programs and Coupa catalogs.
Previously at Jabil, I led the commodity team across MRO, services, facilities, direct materials and metal-mechanic categories. I delivered USD 8M in savings and a USD 1M rebate while managing USD 60M in spend and a portfolio of 800+ suppliers in Mexico.
At Flex, I defined sourcing strategies for indirect commodities and negotiated price, service and delivery terms. Earlier, I placed direct-material purchase orders based on MRP signals and coordinated customer orders and shipments to multiple regions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead global sourcing strategy for SMT equipment and Automation & Robotics categories, partnering with stakeholders across the USA, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Manage competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, CEPA contracts, rebate programs, and Coupa catalogs.
Led the commodity team and defined sourcing strategy across MRO, services, facilities, direct materials, and metal-mechanic categories. Delivered USD 8M in savings and a USD 1M rebate while managing USD 60M in spend with a portfolio of 800+ suppliers in Mexico.
Owned sourcing, supplier negotiation, and competitive bidding for MRO categories in Mexico. Built supplier strategies to consolidate spend, improve pricing, and secure service levels.
Defined and executed sourcing strategy for assigned indirect commodities and led the competitive bidding process. Analyzed proposals, negotiated terms, identified new sources, and managed ERP purchasing in line with policies and contract terms.
Placed purchase orders based on MRP and planning signals and drove price improvements with suppliers. Tracked deliveries and held weekly material shortage reviews with the India team to protect production continuity.
Processed customer purchase orders, confirmed delivery dates, and coordinated shipments to Mexico, USA, Europe, and Asia.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TecMilenio
MBA, Business Administration
2020 - 2022
Pursued an MBA in Business Administration from TecMilenio from 2020 to 2022.
Universidad de Guadalajara
B.A., International Business
2012 - 2015
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Universidad de Guadalajara from 2012 to 2015.
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