Luis Tapia

With over +18 years of experience in Contract Manufacturing and Direct Procurement, I have developed my skills across various industries including Consumer Goods, Luxury, Color Cosmetics, Food, and Automotive. My global procurement expertise spans across Asia, the EU, and NA, I have successfully established greenfield procurement organizations from the ground up and managed merger and post-merger operations, including TSA.

Senior Procurement Consultant advising C-level executives and delivering high-impact sourcing strategies across multiple demanding sectors (Pharma, Consumer Goods, Luxury, Cosmetics, and Automotive).

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Led high-stakes contract negotiations across Europe and North America, successfully aligning complex commercial goals with strict multi-industry regulatory frameworks.

• Partnered directly with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to overhaul and simplify global contract templates and corporate procurement governance.

• Designed and led global training sessions on contracts and commercial negotiations for international procurement teams to scale organizational capabilities.

• Developed advanced global playbooks (including Should-Cost and Competitive Analysis methodologies) and optimized flexible sourcing models to mitigate supplier risks.

Co-Founder of an international automotive trading business specializing in cross-border vehicle sourcing and distribution across the European market.

Key Achievements & Responsibilities:

• Developed and executed an agile cross-border procurement strategy, securing high-demand product lines and maintaining supply chain resilience during critical COVID-19 logistical disruptions.

• Managed end-to-end B2B and B2C commercial operations, optimizing margins by purchasing vehicle portfolios across various European markets at highly competitive rates for profitable resale in France.

• Built deep corporate expertise in international trade compliance, navigating complex European VAT structures, multi-country vehicle regulations, and cross-border customs frameworks both within and outside the European Union.