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For today\\u2019s episode of Women In Supply Chain, I\\u2019m joined by Isabel Tapia. From Mexico, she\\u2019s currently the Head of Ford of Mexico\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s background and her long-standing interest in engineering.

[10.17] Isabel\\u2019s current role at Ford.

[11.33] Her 16 year career with Ford and what makes them such a good company to work for.

\\u201cFord is a great company: I\\u2019ve always felt comfortable, supported and challenged.\\u201d

[13.19] A reflection on what\\u2019s changed over the course of Isabel\\u2019s career so far.

\\u201cThe automotive industry is in constant evolution.\\u201d

[15.36] A closer look at the impact of the pandemic and the increasingly important role of technology.

[17.44] Isabel\\u2019s surprising experience of working in, what is assumed to be, the male-dominated automotive industry.

"I can say that amazing women in my industry have already carved that path. So I\\u2019m coming into a work environment that\\u2019s already open."

[20.17] The importance of good female leaders and role models.

[23.01] The path ahead for women in typically male-centered environments.

"It will not happen by chance \\u2013 you need to go and pursue the opportunities, and if you need help, you need to use your voice."

[25.29] The story of how, and why, Isabel found her voice so early in life.

[27.59] What Isabel has learned about herself on her journey so far.

[29.11] Isabel\\u2019s words of wisdom for the next generation.

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

Head over to LinkedIn to connect with Isabel and find out more.

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