German Torres
About German Torres
German Torres is a Sr Procurement Engineer, Propulsion at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in supply chain management and procurement in the automotive industry.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
German Torres currently holds the position of Sr Procurement Engineer, Propulsion at Nikola Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona, Estados Unidos. His responsibilities include overseeing supplier selection and development, with a focus on eAxle, Power Electronics, and Fuel Cell Power Module commodities. His role also involves cost management and agreement negotiations within the electric vehicle industry.
Previous Positions at Nikola Motor Company
Before his current position, German Torres worked as a Procurement Engineer, Propulsion at Nikola Motor Company in 2022 for 7 months in Arizona, Estados Unidos. He also served as a Procurement Engineer, FCPM for 4 months in the same year. These roles allowed him to develop his specialization in propulsion commodities and the electric vehicle space.
Roles at Yazaki Mexico & Central America
German Torres served as Regional Supply Chain Senior Manager at Yazaki Mexico & Central America from 2021 to 2022 for 9 months. In this role, he was responsible for leading supply chain activities, including logistics, customs, and production planning.
Career at BorgWarner Inc.
German Torres had an extensive career at BorgWarner Inc., holding various positions such as Operations Supply Chain Senior Manager, Materials Manager & Business Project Manager SAP, and Supply Chain Manager from 2010 to 2021. These roles involved managing supply chain operations, overseeing logistics and customer service, and leading continuous improvement projects. He initially joined BorgWarner Inc. as Sr Buyer and gradually took on more responsibilities within the company.
Educational Background
German Torres holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from EGADE Business School del Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he studied Administración y Dirección de Empresas from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a degree in Ingeniero Mecanico Electrico from Universidad de Guadalajara, completing his studies from 1999 to 2003.