Cesar Palomo
About Cesar Palomo
Cesar Palomo is the Purchasing Manager for Fuel Cell Power Module & Hydrogen Storage System at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in automotive purchasing management and aftersales commodity management.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Cesar Palomo currently serves as the Purchasing Manager for the Fuel Cell Power Module & Hydrogen Storage System at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2022, based in Phoenix, Arizona. His responsibilities involve overseeing the procurement processes for technologies central to hydrogen-powered transportation, emphasizing the development of zero-emission trucks.
Previous Experience at Nikola Motor Company
Before his current role, Cesar Palomo worked as a Global Supply Manager for the Fuel Cell Power Module at Nikola Motor Company. This tenure lasted for 7 months in 2022. His responsibilities included managing global supply chains and ensuring timely and efficient procurement of fuel cell modules.
Extensive Career at Nissan Mexicana
Cesar Palomo has a rich history with Nissan Mexicana, where he held multiple managerial roles. From 2009 to 2022, he contributed in various capacities, such as Sr. Manager Service Lane Product Development & Part Planning, Sr. Manager Aftersales Commodity Management, and Regional Supplier Performance Manager. Throughout these roles, he managed purchasing and supplier performance for a range of automotive commodities including interiors, chassis, and body parts.
Educational Background
Cesar Palomo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, completed between 2015 and 2017. He also earned an Industrial Engineering degree from IPN Upiicsa, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. These qualifications have provided a strong foundation for his managerial roles in the automotive industry.
Experience in Hydrogen Truck Development
In his current position at Nikola Motor Company, Cesar Palomo is directly involved in the development of hydrogen trucks. These vehicles are designed to support zero-emission transportation, aligning with global sustainability goals. His role focuses on sourcing and managing the necessary components for these advanced fuel cell and hydrogen storage systems.