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Raul Urban

@raulurban

Procurement executive at GKN Driveline Mexico who delivered $8M in annual energy savings and protected production continuity.

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What I'm looking for

I'm open to remote and hybrid opportunities in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supplier Development, and Supply Chain.

At GKN Driveline Mexico, I led procurement across multi-plant operations with USD 364M in annual spend. I delivered 4% indirect and 3% direct material savings and led an energy migration that generated approximately USD 8M in annual savings.

At Giffin Industries, I led procurement for turnkey industrial manufacturing programs and helped stabilize the supply base during a critical business transition. Sourcing optimization and supplier negotiations delivered approximately 5% cost savings.

At Magna (Cosma FORMEX), I managed steel supply for GM, Stellantis and Ford program launches. I helped ensure uninterrupted supply across five launches while absorbing a 15% volume increase above forecast, and delivered USD 1.5M in validated savings through gauge-tolerance optimization.

Earlier, I led direct and indirect purchasing at Magna (Cosma San Luis), managed procurement operations at Constantia Flexibles, and held purchasing roles at American Axle & Manufacturing and General Motors. My experience includes strategic sourcing, supplier development, APQP, and procurement across automotive and advanced manufacturing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Director of Procurement

GKN Driveline Mexico

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Led procurement across multi-plant operations with USD 364M annual spend, delivering savings and ensuring supply continuity. Achieved 4% indirect and 3% direct material savings, led energy migration generating USD 8M annual savings, and executed a USD 3M paint-line transition with zero downtime.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Performance Negotiation Cost Optimization Energy Management SAP Oracle Ivalua Power BI

Purchasing Manager

Giffin Industries

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Led procurement for turnkey industrial manufacturing programs, balancing supplier capability and sourcing strategy. Stabilized the supply base during a critical business transition and delivered approximately 5% cost savings.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Cost Optimization Supply Chain Management

Steel Procurement Specialist

Magna (Cosma FORMEX)

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Managed steel supply for GM, Stellantis and Ford program launches, coordinating supplier capacity and material availability through APQP. Ensured uninterrupted supply across five launches and delivered USD 1.5M in validated savings.

Steel Procurement APQP Supplier Capacity Analysis VAVE Gauge Tolerance Optimization Cross functional Leadership

Direct & Indirect Purchasing Leader

Magna (Cosma San Luis)

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Led a team of six across direct materials, indirect procurement and warehouse supervision. Delivered USD 1.6M in annual savings against USD 65M in direct steel spend and USD 450K in savings against USD 15M in indirect spend.

Direct Procurement Indirect Procurement MRO Supplier KPIs (OTIF)IATF 16949 Team Leadership

Purchasing Manager

Constantia Flexibles

Jan 2013 - Jan 2019 (6 years)

Led procurement operations across two plants with approximately USD 80M annual spend. Implemented sourcing strategies and negotiated supplier agreements to improve cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

Strategic Sourcing Supplier Negotiation Cost Optimization Supply Chain Management

New Programs Purchasing Coordinator

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM)

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Negotiated long-term foundry agreements to secure supplier capacity and supply continuity. Sourced approximately USD 300M in annual purchase value on time and within budget for new programs in Mexico and the U.S.

Supplier Negotiation Supplier Rationalization Localization Supplier Development

GPSC Global Creativity Team Leader; Senior Buyer

General Motors Powertrain / General Motors

Jan 2000 - Jan 2010 (10 years)

Held progressive roles across global purchasing, manufacturing equipment and services, and stampings and steel resale, building experience in sourcing strategy and cross-functional execution.

Global Procurement Sourcing Strategy Supplier Coordination Cross Functional Execution