About Us
Our team
At AITailSpend.com, our leadership team is driven by decades of expertise in operations, supply chain management, and strategic procurement. With a proven track record of achieving substantial cost savings and streamlining complex supply chain operations, we bring the experience and innovation needed to transform your tail spend into a strategic advantage.
Our founder, Jorge Mena, is a distinguished operations expert with over 15 years of leadership experience across global organizations, including EATON Corporation, Schneider Electric, and Caldwell Manufacturing. His career achievements include optimizing supply chains for portfolios exceeding $1.25 billion in sales, implementing Lean principles to enhance operational efficiency, and successfully leading multimillion-dollar continuous improvement and capital investment projects.
With advanced degrees in Manufacturing Systems and Industrial Engineering, along with certifications in Lean Expertise and Green Belt, Jorge combines technical mastery with strategic insight to deliver measurable results. His deep understanding of AI, SAP systems, and advanced analytics ensures that AITailSpend.com remains at the forefront of procurement innovation.
We are committed to driving operational excellence, empowering businesses to achieve sustained profitability, and delivering results that matter—every step of the way. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, we simplify procurement, enhance efficiency, and unlock significant cost savings for our clients.
Our team
David E. Garcia brings over 15 years of exceptional leadership and engineering expertise in the electrical and manufacturing industries. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, David combines strategic vision with operational excellence to drive transformative results for our clients. His deep experience in new product introductions, cost optimization, and supply chain resilience has consistently delivered measurable value, including multimillion-dollar cost reductions and operational improvements.
David's technical mastery spans advanced engineering methodologies, including Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE), and Agile project management. His track record includes managing $75M manufacturing projects, optimizing procurement processes across multiple facilities, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve financial and technological objectives. With academic credentials in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Financial Administration, David's ability to align engineering innovation with business goals makes him an invaluable partner in delivering customized, high-impact solutions.
At AITailSpend.com, David's leadership and expertise empower us to deliver innovative, scalable, and results-oriented solutions that simplify procurement, enhance operational efficiency, and maximize cost savings for our customers.
Our Vision
Revolutionizing procurement by transforming tail spend into a strategic asset through innovation, technology, and sustainable practices
Our Mission
To empower businesses to optimize procurement processes, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable growth by delivering tailored, AI-driven solutions that simplify tail spend management.
Our values
- Customer-Centric Innovation:
We prioritize our customers’ success by delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to their unique challenges. - Transparency and Trust:
We build strong partnerships based on honesty, clear communication, and ethical practices. - Sustainability and Responsibility:
We integrate sustainable practices and ethical sourcing into our solutions to align with your environmental and social goals. - Operational Excellence:
We deliver streamlined, efficient solutions that reduce complexity and drive measurable results. - Empowerment Through Insights:
Our advanced analytics empower businesses to make smarter, data-driven decisions with confidence. - Collaboration and Partnership:
We view every customer relationship as a partnership, working together to achieve your goals.
Our history
AITailSpend.com was founded on a shared vision to revolutionize tail spend management by combining decades of leadership, innovation, and expertise in supply chain operations and engineering. Co-founders Jorge C. Mena and David E. Garcia bring a unique blend of strategic insight and technical mastery, forged through years of experience driving operational excellence and innovation in global organizations.
Jorge, with over 15 years of supply chain expertise, has managed portfolios exceeding $1.25 billion and led transformative initiatives in Lean manufacturing, cost optimization, and advanced analytics. His commitment to operational efficiency and sustainable practices laid the foundation for a solution that streamlines procurement while delivering measurable results.
David, a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience in the electrical and manufacturing industries, has spearheaded multimillion-dollar projects, introduced groundbreaking products, and optimized supply chains across multiple facilities. His expertise in Lean Six Sigma, new product development, and cost reduction ensures that AITailSpend.com delivers cutting-edge, scalable solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Driven by their combined passion for innovation and problem-solving, Jorge and David established AITailSpend.com to empower businesses with advanced, AI-driven tools to simplify procurement processes, reduce costs, and align with sustainability goals. Today, their commitment to delivering measurable value and operational excellence positions AITailSpend.com as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to transform their tail spend into a strategic advantage.