Uriel Torres
About Uriel Torres
Uriel Torres is a Cost Engineer with extensive experience in supplier negotiations and cost optimization for Mazda vehicle parts. He has worked at various automotive companies, including Mazda de México and Faurecia, and holds a degree in Mechatronics from Tecnológico de Monterrey.
Work at Faurecia
Uriel Torres has been employed at Faurecia as a Cost Engineer since 2020. In this role, he supports the purchasing team in supplier negotiations aimed at achieving cost optimization for Mazda vehicle parts. His responsibilities include collaborating closely with part engineering teams to enhance parts for better cost competitiveness. He has been instrumental in implementing logistics improvements that have reduced costs through enhanced logistics routes and packaging.
Previous Experience at Mazda
Prior to his current position, Uriel Torres worked at Mazda de México Vehicle Operation from 2017 to 2020 as a Cost Engineer. He also served as a Power Train Buyer for a period of 8 months in 2020. Additionally, he gained experience at Mazda Motor Corporation in Hiroshima, Japón, where he worked as a Cost Engineer for 3 months in 2019. His tenure at Mazda has provided him with extensive knowledge in cost engineering and supplier negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Uriel Torres studied at Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he earned a degree in Ingeniería en Mecatrónica from 2011 to 2016. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for his role as a Cost Engineer. He specializes in zero-based estimation for electrical parts, particularly harnesses, which contributes to his ability to optimize costs effectively.
Logistics and Supplier Evaluation
In his current role, Uriel Torres is actively involved in finding and evaluating new local suppliers. This initiative aims to increase the Mexican portion of the supply chain, enhancing local sourcing capabilities. His efforts in logistics improvements and supplier negotiations are focused on achieving cost efficiency and optimizing the overall supply chain process.