Sebastian Contreras Hamparzumian
About Sebastian Contreras Hamparzumian
Sebastian Contreras Hamparzumian is the Supply Manager for EV Battery Pack at Nikola Motor Company, with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management across various industries.
Current Role at Nikola Motor Company
Sebastian Contreras Hamparzumian currently works as the Supply Manager - EV Battery Pack at Nikola Motor Company, based in Phoenix, Arizona. He started this role in 2022. In his position, he is responsible for overseeing the supply chain management of electric vehicle battery packs, ensuring efficiency and reliability in procurement and supply processes.
Previous Experience at Volkswagen de México
Before joining Nikola Motor Company, Sebastian held several key roles at Volkswagen de México. From 2019 to 2022, he served as the Project Purchasing Manager - Powertrain in Puebla, México, where he was instrumental in managing powertrain projects. Prior to that, he was International Senior Buyer for Seat & Safety Systems from 2017 to 2019, and for Wiring Harnesses from 2015 to 2017. In these roles, he focused on international purchasing and procurement, helping to streamline and optimize supply chains.
Experience in Leonardo
Sebastian's professional journey includes experience at Leonardo in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He worked as the Procurement and Supply Chain Team Leader for the AW609 Tilt-Rotor Program & AW149 Helicopter Program from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he was involved in Procurement Planning, Bidding, and Cost Control in 2012 for 10 months. His responsibilities included leading procurement strategies and overseeing supply chain operations for aerospace programs.
Educational Background
Sebastian Contreras Hamparzumian holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Production from the Politecnico di Milano, completed between 2010 and 2012. He also completed an exchange program at Università degli Studi di Firenze in 2008. Prior to these, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where he studied from 2005 to 2010.
Early Career at Pemex
Sebastian's early career includes roles at Pemex in Puebla de Zaragoza, México. In 2010, he worked as a Production Engineering intern for 4 months, and in 2008, he was an intern in Operational Support for Petrochemical Specialties for 3 months. These positions provided him with foundational experience in the petrochemical industry.