Carlos Parada

Carlos Parada, MBA, CPSM, currently serves as Senior Purchasing & Sourcing Manager at ValvTechnologies since February 2022. Previously, Carlos held the position of Commodity Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions from May 2019 to February 2022. Carlos's career at ValvTechnologies, Inc. spanned nearly nine years, during which time roles included Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing Specialist, and Buyer/Planner. Earlier experience includes serving as Materials Supervisor at PCS-CTS from June 2007 to February 2010. Carlos holds a Master of Business Administration in International Business and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management, both from the University of Houston-Downtown.