Francis de Chantal Solis

Francis de Chantal Solis is an experienced purchasing manager currently serving as the NPM Purchasing Manager for Corporate Services North America at MAHLE since August 2017. In this role, Francis supports 14 locations across Mexico, overseeing various service categories, including labor, consulting, and quality services, while managing supplier development, negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives. Prior to this, Francis worked as a Direct Material Buyer at Magna International from January 2015 to May 2023, where responsibilities included generating and analyzing RFQs, direct purchasing of materials, and developing departmental strategies. Francis's career also includes experience as a Commodity Buyer, focusing on the procurement of goods and services and supplier negotiations. Francis holds a degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey.