Oscar Casas Vega, Cpim
About Oscar Casas Vega, Cpim
Oscar Casas Vega is a Materials Purchasing Manager with extensive experience in negotiating contracts and implementing purchasing strategies. He has worked for companies such as Sensata Technologies and Poly, and possesses strong expertise in Vendor Managed Inventory and various procurement software.
Work at Poly
Oscar Casas Vega has been serving as the Materials Purchasing Manager at Poly since 2021. In this role, he focuses on identifying commodity cost drivers to negotiate and structure contracts effectively. His responsibilities include coordinating with Corporate Global Commodity Managers to implement regional strategies aimed at supplier consolidation and savings projects. Oscar's expertise is particularly valuable in high mix low volume production environments, where he develops and implements tailored purchasing strategies.
Previous Experience at Sensata Technologies
Before joining Poly, Oscar worked at Sensata Technologies as a Sourcing Manager from 2012 to 2018. During his six-year tenure in Tijuana, Mexico, he gained significant experience in sourcing strategies and vendor management. His role involved managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience at Inventus Power
Oscar served as the Manager of Materials at Inventus Power from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing materials management and procurement processes. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of various inventory management techniques, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and consignment warehousing.
Education and Expertise
Oscar holds a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, where he studied from 1991 to 1996. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in business principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles. He demonstrates proficiency in using software such as SAP/R3, Oracle JDE, and QAD Mfg for managing purchase order processes.
Skills in Purchasing Strategies
Oscar possesses strong expertise in developing and implementing purchasing strategies tailored for high mix low volume production environments. He has a deep understanding of various inventory management systems and sourcing strategies, which enable him to effectively negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.