Carlos Mendoza
About Carlos Mendoza
Carlos Mendoza is a Plastic Commodity Manager with extensive experience in procurement and project management within the automotive industry. He has held various positions at notable companies, including Valeo Climate Control, Hella, Magna International, and Robert Bosch, and has been with Faurecia since 2019.
Current Role at Faurecia
Carlos Mendoza serves as the Plastic Commodity Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Puebla and has accumulated five years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing the procurement and supply chain of plastic materials, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in sourcing strategies.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Prior to his current role, Carlos Mendoza worked at several notable companies in the automotive sector. He was a Program Manager at Valeo Climate Control from 2011 to 2013, where he operated in Toluca, Mexico. He also held the position of Purchasing Manager at Magna International from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he was a Project Buyer at Hella from 2000 to 2006 in Nanterre, France, and a Technical Buyer at Robert Bosch from 2006 to 2008 in Toluca.
Education and Qualifications
Carlos Mendoza studied at Tecnológico de Orizaba, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering. His education spanned from 1992 to 1997, providing him with a solid foundation in engineering principles that support his career in the automotive industry.
Short Tenure at Faurecia
In addition to his current role, Carlos Mendoza briefly worked at Faurecia as a Purchasing Commodity Manager for Stamping, Other Metallic Parts & Steel in 2015. This position lasted for one month and took place in Santa Fe, contributing to his diverse experience in purchasing and commodity management.