Gabriela Castillo Barba
About Gabriela Castillo Barba
Gabriela Castillo Barba serves as a Buyer for Capital Equipment & Tooling at Faurecia since 2018, bringing over two decades of experience in purchasing and sourcing across various companies in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
Current Role at Faurecia
Gabriela Castillo Barba serves as a Buyer for Capital Equipment & Tooling at Faurecia, a position she has held since 2018. Her responsibilities include sourcing and purchasing capital equipment and tooling necessary for the company's operations. Faurecia is located at 2800 High Meadow Circle, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. In her role, she applies her extensive experience in procurement to ensure the efficient acquisition of resources.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Faurecia, Gabriela worked at Cooper Standard as a Buyer for Tooling and Capital Equipment from 2015 to 2016. Her career in procurement began at Johnson Controls, where she was a Buyer from 1998 to 2000. She also held various positions at Cooper Standard Automotive, including Senior Buyer from 2000 to 2006 and Associate Buyer from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she worked at Polaris Industries in purchasing from 2012 to 2015 and at KONE as a Mechanics Sourcing Specialist from 2010 to 2012.
Educational Background
Gabriela Castillo Barba earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana Plantel Laguna. She attended the university from 1989 to 1993, completing her studies over a four-year period. This educational foundation has supported her career in procurement and supply chain management.