Alline Moraes Galdi, CPSM

Managed a team of assistant program purchasing analysts; represented purchasing and supply chain within the assigned program teams, ensuring functional alignment with project timelines, product strategies, budgets, and quality standards; worked closely with engineering, production, marketing, planning, finance, manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure procurement aligns with product specifications and timelines; assessed and mitigated supply chain risks, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions in procurement; prepared and maintained detailed reports on purchasing sourcing/activities, expenditures, and supplier performance for program review; analyzed and mapped the supply chain to identify optimized footprint and value chain opportunities; developed and executed procurement plans that align with project milestones, ensuring timely availability of materials and services.

Managed a team of 9 buyers for all high demand service parts (Fluids, Filters, Wipers, Batteries, Brakes, Sensors, Shocks, among others), fostering collaboration and driving high performance to achieve procurement goals; developed and executed sourcing strategies for customer care and aftersales products, overseeing a spend of $500M to optimize supplier relationships and enhance service quality; cultivated and maintained strong relationships with global suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to improve service levels and reduce lead times; conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, pricing strategies, and supply chain risks impacting customer care operations; oversaw inventory levels and demand forecasting for aftersales products, ensuring timely availability to meet customer needs while minimizing excess stock; partnered with sales, engineering, and customer service teams to align purchasing strategies with business objectives and enhance customer satisfaction; identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements, supplier consolidation, and alternative sourcing options, contributing to overall budget efficiency; ensured compliance with international regulations and standards related to procurement and aftersales, mitigating risks in the supply chain; led initiatives to streamline procurement processes, enhance operational efficiencies, and drive innovation in customer care services.

Oversaw a $1.5 billion annual spend, driving innovative strategies in tire procurement; managed sourcing and procurement for tires tailored to Electric and Autonomous vehicles; implemented and led the Bingo Board Approach to improve the relationship with the suppliers; developed and executed forecasts for tires raw materials; estimated tire costs for future programs; utilized Tableau for benchmarking performance metrics, enabling data-driven decision-making across teams; created the Beyond Prime strategy in order to bring the supplier to the next level of performance; managed budgets effectively, ensuring financial accountability and alignment with strategic goals; assisted with government and legal inquiries regarding trade compliance and assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations; co-led in-depth analyses of natural rubber sourcing and usage, contributing to strategic decision-making; served as the regional buyer for Tires and Tire Wheel Assembly Services (VAA) for the South America business, as well as acted as the global buyer for crossover and passenger car tires in North America, managing an annual purchasing spend of $350 million; led consignment initiatives. Additional Responsibility: Budget Lead for Brakes, Steering Systems, Pedals, Tires and Wheels - oversaw actual and forecasted budgets for multiple categories, ensuring financial precision and strategic alignment.

Served as the global creativity team leader for Brake and Throttle Pedals, managing an annual purchasing spend of $140 million and overseeing innovation initiatives; led budget management for purchasing activities related to truck pedals; directed the procurement process from initial sourcing through to product launch, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications; conducted in-depth analysis of price increases to assess impact and develop cost management strategies; managed the processing of cancellation claims, ensuring adherence to contractual agreements; negotiated significant technical changes related to contactless throttle pedals, collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams; led summits to align stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives within the team.

Served as the buyer for Brake Assemblies and Rotors, managing an annual purchasing spend of $300 million; oversaw direct buy components management and negotiated overtime agreements; conducted obsolescence claim analysis and established accommodation agreements with underperforming suppliers; led the direct material buying strategy for Value Added Assembly (VAA) execution, providing insights from Direct Purchasing to Manufacturing and cross-functional teams; successfully transitioned all tier 1 assembly suppliers to value-added assembly providers.

Acted as the buyer for both current and future electrical architectures for Memory Seat Modules, Rain Light Sensors, and Central Gateway Modules, managing an annual purchasing spend of $300 million; served as the budget lead for Electronic Modules, overseeing cost tracking and forecasting; negotiated technical changes and conducted price increase analyses; executed strategic sourcing initiatives and identified waste elimination and cost-saving opportunities through value chain analysis; developed medium and long-term strategies for the commodity and managed tooling negotiations.

Managed the direct material budget for Electrical components in South America, including variance analysis and material performance reporting; developed forecast scenarios and defined budget strategies while tracking vehicle costs and overseeing pipeline management; created and utilized an opportunities toolbox for usage and training; coordinated the rollout of program changes and conducted follow-ups to ensure successful implementation.

Served as the regional buyer for Switches with an annual purchasing spend of $45 million; acted as the global buyer for Steering Wheel Switches, managing an annual purchasing spend of $250 million; negotiated technical changes; conducted in-depth analysis and implementation of price increases; developed bid lists; executed sourcing strategies; and developed and implemented short, medium and long-term procurement strategies.

Negotiated product technical changes; avoided cost creep; served as the tooling kickoff champion; and acted as the tooling buyer for 10 CTs in the Electrical division.

Executed import and export processes; reviewed daily shipment exceptions and collaborated with service providers to ensure timely freight submissions; updated and monitored shipment milestone reports to provide visibility to relevant parties and the Executive Committee; ensured accuracy of product values, tariff codes, and country of origin; acted as the buyer for outsourced items; and led the Camera Import Project.

Managed the distribution and export of products (SUPs, parts, and components); provided customer assistance; processed orders; handled invoicing; coordinated shipment schedules; and followed up on logistics and customs matters.