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Marco Avila

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Global Purchasing Director at SMR Automotive Global
📍 San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Marco Avila serves as the Global Purchasing Director for SMR Automotive Global, where he leverages extensive expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost savings. His career reflects a consistent progression through senior purchasing roles. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

He demonstrates a keen interest in the broader transportation and aerospace industries, actively following major companies such as Alstom, Airbus, and Dana Incorporated. This suggests a passion for large-scale engineering and logistics beyond his direct automotive focus.

Marco has spent a significant portion of his career advancing within SMR Automotive Global, recently culminating in his promotion to the global director position.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Global Purchasing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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Strategic Sourcing
His entire career progression at SMR and Valeo highlights a deep focus on strategic sourcing, cost savings, and contract negotiation.
Supplier Relationships
A core skill mentioned across multiple roles is the management of supplier performance and relationships, vital in the automotive supply chain.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Global Purchasing Director
SMR Automotive Global
3-2017 - 5-2024
Regional Purchasing Director North/South America
SMR Automotive Global
2-2012 - 2-2017
Purchasing Manager
SMR Automotive Global
12-2009 - 1-2012
Global Commodity Manager
SMR Automotive Global
7-2008 - 11-2009
Project Buyer
Valeo Wiper Systems
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Education
1999 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
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