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Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil

Senior Buyer for Clean Mobility Projects' Launch in Brazil and ArgentinaCurrent Responsibility per OEMs: Hyundai, Nissan, Ford and Renault

Remote (Online Meetings)

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Campinas Area, Brazil

° Cost breakdowns Analysis of Electrical Wire Harnesses and conducting supplier assessments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in the automotive purchasing area, conducting Design to Cost Workshops;° Coordination of multifunctional teams, including engineering and production, to align purchasing activities in cost reduction projects with project schedules and quality requirements in the automotive sector, contributing, between 2019 and 2022, -3% year on year Cost Saving in the Base Purchase Volume of the Powertrain Business Unit;° Implementation of sourcing strategies to optimize the supply chain and minimize risk in the automotive purchasing process;° Management of complex RFQ processes for automotive components from large automakers (Stellantis, Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Renault), negotiating favorable terms and conditions to meet the quality and cost goals of the projects and the business division;° Management of critical supplier relationships for automotive OEM projects, resolving issues quickly to minimize production disruptions;° Conducting market analysis and benchmarking to identify emerging trends and opportunities for innovation in automotive purchasing practices;° Management of KPIs related to supplier performance (Ex. TCO, MCR), delivery schedules and cost savings initiatives for automotive purchasing projects;° Training and guidance of junior and senior purchasing staff on best practices and industry trends in automotive purchasing operations.

Campinas Area, Brazil

° Coordination of multifunctional teams, including engineering and production, to align purchasing activities in cost reduction projects with project schedules and quality requirements, contributing, between 2017 and 2018, with -2% year on year in Cost Saving in the Business Unit's Base Purchase Volume;° Implementation of sourcing strategies (Ex. Auction - Advantage, Dual Sourcing, Nationalization) to optimize the supply chain and minimize risk in the purchasing process;° Management of complex RFQ processes for purchased components, negotiating favorable terms and conditions to meet project and business division quality and cost goals.

Campinas Area, Brazil

° Leadership of supplier quality assurance programs for the automotive industry, ensuring compliance with quality standards and technical specifications, highlighting the results with the screw supplier, which achieved the Zero Defect milestone for 3 years (2015-2017 ), leaving the Worst Supplier Ranking;° Development and implementation of process audit programs, in accordance with VDA 6.3 standard, in more than 30 suppliers to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement and mitigate quality risks;° Active participation in supplier development, providing constructive feedback and guidance to ensure alignment with automotive industry quality requirements;° Active participation in continuous improvement projects, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and reduce costs in the supply chain;° Coordination of the qualification process for new suppliers, according to APQP, carrying out capacity assessments (SPC/MSA/R@R) and approval of initial samples (PPAP);° Supplier non-conformity management, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective/preventive actions (as per 8D) to ensure the quality of received products;° Conducting supplier failure analysis, using tools such as 8D, Ishikawa and FMEA to identify and resolve quality problems effectively;° Implementation and Monitoring of supplier quality KPIs (PPM, Delivery Fidelity Index), providing regular performance reviews and identifying focus areas for continuous improvements;° Conducting training and workshops for suppliers on automotive industry quality standards, promoting a culture of quality excellence.

Campinas E Região, Brasil

° Development and implementation of quality assurance plans for suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and quality standards;° Collaboration with engineering teams to define technical specifications and quality requirements for components supplied by external suppliers;° Management of technical documentation from suppliers, ensuring that all materials and specifications were up to date and in compliance with industry standards;° Participation in the development of new manufacturing processes in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring that they meet quality and performance requirements;° Conducting technical investigations of supplier non-conformities (based on 8D), identifying root causes and implementing corrective/preventive actions to avoid recurrences.

Campinas E Região, Brasil

° Preparation of PPAP documentation;° Visit to suppliers (Know and evaluate production processes);° Development of a platform to control projects and PPAP approval time by commodity (Main: Aluminum, Plastic, Stamped and Machined Parts).

Campinas E Região, Brasil

° Quality control of incoming materials;° Preparation of Inspection Plans;° Preparation of certification of materials purchased nationally;° Warehouse Layout;° Logistics and Inventory Management.

Graduação, Psicologia

Técnicas Transgeracionais E Sistêmicas Segundo Idris Lahore

Postgraduate Studies, Project Management

Degree In Production Engineering, Engineering

Quality And Productivity Technician, Technician