With over a decade of experience in purchasing functions within different segments of the automotive industry, I currently work as a front axle and propeller shaft buyer for medium and heavy duty vehicles, managing a complex supply chain with local and international sources. Leveraging my communication and strategic planning skills as well as my knowledge over forging and casting segments.Working as a buyer on the automotive industry, I've faced several challenges which contributed for professional growth. A few examples are the unstable Brazilian economical environment (inflation), delivery and capacity crisis due to COVID 19, Ukrainian War, conflicting contract renews and so many others.This opportunities of growth, allowed me to be positive and resilient, enhancing my negotiation skills focusing on results, through a strong relationship with suppliers, leaderships and colleagues.
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Programme BuyerMclaren Automotive LtdWoking, Gb -
Senior Commodity BuyerVolvo Trucks Jan 2019 - PresentCuritiba, ParanáSenior buyer Buyer for axle and transmission systems, with purchasing experience on forged and cast parts for heavy and medium duty vehicles. Cross-functional leadership on continuous improvement initiatives. QDCFTSR and ANPQP management supporting peers and supply chain on target achievement. -
Full BuyerRenault Feb 2014 - Jan 2019S&Amp;#Xe3;O Jos&Amp;#Xe9; Dos Pinhais, PrProject Buyer (power train parts and harness) with a low cost focus. Working with supplier development, national and global commercial scenarios analysis, working through quotations and technical standards in order to attend all the requirements of the Alliance Renault-Nissan and now Mitsubishi.Experience of three years working in an A-entry project from scratch to Start of production, with a breakthrough team mostly formed by Indian, European and Brazilian co-workers, with the willingness… Show more Project Buyer (power train parts and harness) with a low cost focus. Working with supplier development, national and global commercial scenarios analysis, working through quotations and technical standards in order to attend all the requirements of the Alliance Renault-Nissan and now Mitsubishi.Experience of three years working in an A-entry project from scratch to Start of production, with a breakthrough team mostly formed by Indian, European and Brazilian co-workers, with the willingness to produce the most low cost car in South America (Kwid)A drive to cost mindset, able to work with unstable economical environments, such as south american countries and report to European or Asiatic management, in a multi-cultural group, seeking for cost reduction and change of standards as a professional challenge. Show less -
Assistant CommercialTubopress Componentes Industriais Jun 2012 - Feb 2014Araucária, Paraná - BrasilSales assistant with the responsibility over current customers and evaluation of new business. Cost break down creation, with the support from engineering and production teams, working together to fulfill company goals.Full responsibility over the critical analysis for new business and process monitoring for sample`s confection, securing that the specific requests from each customer would be granted.internal auditor for the implementation of VDA 6.3 at the company.
João Miguel Schmidt Education Details
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Project Management -
Faculdades SpeiBusiness Administration
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João Miguel Schmidt's current role is Programme buyer.
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João Miguel Schmidt attended Universidade Tuiuti Do Paraná - Utp, Faculdades Spei.
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