Leo Genaro
About Leo Genaro
Leo Genaro is a Commodities Manager at Plexus Corp., where he has worked since 2015. He possesses extensive knowledge in CEC commodities and supplier management, and he holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad del Valle de México.
Work at Plexus
Currently, Leo Genaro serves as the Commodities Manager at Plexus Corp., a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. In this role, he is responsible for managing supplier relationships and overseeing the performance of matrix suppliers. Prior to this, he worked as a Regional Commodity Manager at Plexus from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Plexus Corp. began in 2015 when he joined as a Sourcing Manager, where he focused on sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Leo Genaro studied Industrial Engineering at Universidad del Valle de México, where he completed his degree from 2009 to 2011. He also pursued studies at Indoamericano. His education has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his role as Commodities Manager. He possesses high technical and business knowledge within CEC commodities, enabling him to conduct thorough industry research and manage supplier performance effectively.
Background
Before joining Plexus Corp., Leo Genaro worked at Sanmina-SCI as a Mechanical Commodity Specialist from 2010 to 2015. This role provided him with valuable experience in managing supplier relationships and understanding the marketplace dynamics. His background in the industry has contributed to his exceptional knowledge of custom engineering component suppliers and the overall supply chain.
Achievements
In his current role, Leo Genaro leads supplier business reviews with key suppliers, focusing on critical aspects such as pricing, on-time delivery, and improvement goals. He is responsible for managing contracts to optimize corporate volume and develop supply chain strategies that achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). His ability to cultivate and maintain strategic supplier relationships is a key aspect of his role, ensuring effective collaboration with executives for all major components.