Dave Rodriguez has over 10 years in the purchasing department at TRW Automotive.  His current position is, Commodity Manager for tube based products used for seat belts, airbags and power steering gear applications.  He was hired as a Supplier Development Engineer based on prior experience in the quality field with expertise in plastics, prior to that he worked in a tool room building plastic injections molds.

In addition to the tactical aspects of his purchasing position, David has primary responsibility for developing the commodity strategies based on company needs. 

This has taken the form of supplier consolidation plans and/or development of new suppliers based in the commodity needs.   The push for low cost country suppliers has allowed the opportunity to travel to China, Korea, Mexico and Europe. 

Areas of business interest:  Project management and currency exchange rates. 

Certifications:
2008 ISM   CPSM
2000 ISM  CPM and APP
1997  ASQ Certified Quality Engineer
1995 ASQ Certified Quality Auditor

Education
BBA – Eastern Michigan University
MBA – University of Michigan – Flint

Hobbies.  Golf, Bowling and U of M football.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve on the board and look forward to expanding my purchasing knowledge beyond the automotive industry.