Gaston Alvarado
About Gaston Alvarado
Gaston Alvarado is the Director of Procurement at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, having held various roles at companies such as DHL, Corporate United, and Eaton.
Work at Materion
Gaston Alvarado currently serves as the Director of Procurement at Materion Corporation, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and processes, ensuring efficient sourcing and management of materials and services. His expertise in procurement is crucial for enhancing the company's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his current role, Gaston Alvarado worked at Sotera Health, LLC as the Director of Procurement from 2017 to 2018. He also held the position of Sourcing Manager at Corporate United from 2015 to 2017. His extensive background includes significant roles at DHL, where he served as Operations Manager and Customer Service & Inventory Manager, and at Eaton as Manager of Indirect Materials & Services for Latin America & Caribbean.
Education and Expertise
Gaston Alvarado holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidad Tecmilenio. He studied Artificial Intelligence at The University of Texas at Austin, achieving a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as AI Strategies for Business. Additionally, he completed a Data Analytics BootCamp at Case Western Reserve University.
Achievements in Procurement
Gaston Alvarado has implemented a multi-year digital transformation project aimed at enhancing the procure-to-pay (P2P) process. This initiative focused on e-sourcing, invoicing, vendor data management, and workflow automation. He has successfully negotiated long-term corporate agreements for key enterprise solutions, contributing to significant savings and increased working capital through strategic adjustments with suppliers.
Career Progression
Gaston Alvarado's career spans various roles in procurement and operations management. He began as a Supplier Quality Engineer at Nokia Mobile Phones before progressing to a Buyer role. His tenure at Eaton lasted eight years, where he managed indirect materials and services across Latin America and the Caribbean. His diverse experience across multiple industries has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of procurement and supply chain management.