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Rafael R.

Procurement & Import Logistics Consultant
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Company: Global Sourcing
Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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  • Italy, Lombardia, Milan
Overview

11 years as a professional international buyer. Bachelors in Economics and Business Administration and Master in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management. I have a deep passion when doing my job as a buyer, I consider myself a specialist in sourcing products and suppliers worldwide and also consider myself to have knowledge to apply main strategies for purchasing management. On my own opinion, a good buyer will be able to look any typology of product and manage it. Also I have experience on the Import/Export management, meaning that I am able to cover the complete process from purchasing the product until delivering the goods to final destination and calculation the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Highlights

Total Work Experience :

11 Year(s)


Experience as a freelancer :

5 Year(s)


Total Experience in Procurement :

11 Year(s)


Languages with Professional working proficiency level :

English - Italian - Spanish

Countries i can cover :

China - Spain - France - Honduras - India - Italy - Poland - El Salvador - Taiwan

Relevant Procurement Functional Skill/Categories
Advisory Services 8 year(s)
Process/Organisational redesign
Procurement Digitilisation
Procurement Systems(eProcurement, ERPs, Data Warehouses,...)
Training
Strategic Sourcing
Contracting/Legal

Quality Control 8 year(s)
Manufacturing Components and Supplies
Computer aided design CAD and computer aided manufacturing CAM system

Sourcing/Category Management 9 year(s)
Structures and Building and Construction and Manufacturing Components and Supplies
Metal screw machine made parts
Distribution and Conditioning Systems and Equipment and Components
Heating and ventilation and air circulation
Industrial pumps and compressors
Pipe piping and pipe fittings
Tubes tubing and tube fittings
Office Equipment and Accessories and Supplies

Supplier Development Engineering (SDE)/Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) 9 year(s)
Brass high precision machining
Education
  • Masters2015-01-01 to 2016-01-01

    Master in Supply Chain and Purchasing Management
    MIP Politecnico di Milano


  • Bachelor's2004-01-01 to 2009-01-01

    Economics and Business Administration
    ESEN

Certifications
Professional certifications :CIPS
Other certifications :CAPP
Past Experiences
  • LU-VE group | Automotive

    2018-09-01 - Today

    Global Commodity Manager

    Responsible for managing key aspects of purchasing supply chain and delivering the best level of TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) in the following categories: electronic components, metal fittings (pipping, manifolds, tees from different materials), defrost heaters, soldering/brazing components and special project components. • Develop and execute commodity strategies for the assigned commodities. • Pursue systematic TCO reductions (savings) and value improvements for the commodities under charge. Track KPI's and deliver reports for purchasing director. • Identify and develop strategic supply sources for the assigned commodities. • Manage relationships with all suppliers, resolve supplier issues and optimize suppliers' performance. Develop and establish medium and long-term commercial agreements with suppliers in order to have a clear visibility of current and future collaboration. • Advise and guide Plant Buyers within the commodity and company’s growth strategy. • Lead special projects as assigned by the management director.



    • Cooperate on purchasing projects specific to cost reduction, quality improvement, cycle time reductions and supplier transitions. • Evaluate markets and sources of supply across components and raw materials portfolio. • Team with other strategic buyers to effectively consolidate direct suppliers with identified strategic partners within responsible business or region, drive productivity and participate in supplier negotiations. • Work with internal cross functional teams for process improvements • Provide reporting and diagnostics on areas of sourcing and supply. • Assist and drive quick resolution to ensure continuity of supply. • Effectively achieve targeted synergies and benchmarking.

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