2 Babes Talk Supply Chain

For today’s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I’m joined by Isabel Tapia. From Mexico, she’s currently the Head of Ford of Mexico’s Indirect Purchasing department, leading a team with an annual spend of just shy of 2 billion USD. An experienced procurement executive with a long history in the automotive industry, she’s an expert in Supply Chain Management, sourcing and team growth and development. Today Isabel will be talking to us about her roots in engineering, her passion for procurement and her words of wisdom as a successful woman in a male-dominated industry. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [07.38] Isabel’s background and her long-standing interest in engineering. [10.17] Isabel’s current role at Ford. [11.33] Her 16 year career with Ford and what makes them such a good company to work for. “Ford is a great company: I’ve always felt comfortable, supported and challenged.” [13.19] A reflection on what’s changed over the course of Isabel’s career so far. “The automotive industry is in constant evolution.”