Iván Solano Parra
About Iván Solano Parra
Iván Solano Parra serves as the Indirect Material Purchasing Manager and has extensive experience in procurement, having held various positions at notable companies such as General Motors and Danone.
Work at Navistar
Iván Solano Parra currently holds the position of Indirect Material Purchasing Manager at Navistar. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement of indirect materials, ensuring that the company maintains efficient supply chain operations. His extensive experience in procurement and purchasing management contributes to the effectiveness of Navistar's operations.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his role at Navistar, Iván Solano Parra worked in various procurement positions. He served as Procurement Manager at Apm Terminals in the Netherlands for one year, from 2013 to 2014. He also held multiple roles at General Motors, including Senior Procurement Officer and Senior Buyer, accumulating a total of seven years of experience in Detroit, Michigan, from 2001 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Iván Solano Parra has a strong educational background in management and engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Management from Tecnológico De Monterrey, studying from 2009 to 2012. He also completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Stanford University in 2010 after studying there for one year. Additionally, he studied at Tecnológico De Monterrey from 1995 to 2000.
Career at General Motors
Iván Solano Parra's career at General Motors spanned several years and multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Buyer and Regional Senior Procurement Buyer from 2001 to 2008, contributing to the company's procurement strategies. His experience at General Motors provided him with a solid foundation in supply chain management and procurement processes.
Experience in International Procurement
Throughout his career, Iván Solano Parra has gained international procurement experience. He worked as Goods and Services Purchasing Chief at Danone in Paris, France, from 2011 to 2013, and as Purchasing Chief at Jacobs in Dallas, Texas, for seven months in 2010. This diverse experience has equipped him with a global perspective on procurement practices.