Michel Deodato

- Leading procurement strategies for high voltage systems, focusing on battery cells for electric vehicles. - Managing supplier relationships and negotiations to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery of high voltage components. - Spearheading initiatives to integrate cutting-edge battery technologies into Scania’s electric vehicle lineup. - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align procurement processes with overall business objectives and sustainability goals. - Driving cost optimization and performance improvements through strategic sourcing and innovative procurement practices.

- Managed the sourcing of electronic control units (ECUs) with a high focus on semiconductors. - Led crisis management efforts during the global semiconductor shortage, ensuring continuity of supply. - Negotiated with suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate supply chain disruptions. - Implemented strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with overall business goals. - Drove improvements in supplier performance through regular evaluations and strategic partnerships.

- Managed supplier performance for Exterior, Safety & Fasteners for Nissan and Renault vehicles. - Led activities with buyers to enhance competitiveness across suppliers (turnover of ~400MBRL). - Spearheaded new projects, technical updates, and serial life improvements, utilizing methodologies such as Monozokuri and THANKS to drive cost reduction. - Negotiated with suppliers to secure QCDDM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, and Management), and implemented COST (Optimized Cost of Technical Solution) as a standard process.

- Procured CPM (Cockpit Model) parts for Nissan and Renault vehicles. - Led sourcing processes for new projects, technical updates, and serial life with a focus on COST. - Negotiated with suppliers to ensure QCDDM (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, and Management). - Specialized in plastic and stamping parts procurement.

- Led sourcing processes for new projects and local integration activities for stamping parts. - Supported global regions (Europe, North America, and Asia) with production process expertise and cost breakdown analysis. - Managed commercial issues with suppliers, focusing on technical changes and cost optimization activities (Monozokuri, THANKS, Kaizen).

Responsibilities as contracting logistics services to South America, Project leader on the RFQ (Request for quotation), suppliers evaluation, interface with commodities purchasers in other regions (Europe, USA and Asia), responsible for ad hoc quotations as well, renew contracts and work according to the Organization (reduce costs and optimize operations).

Working with damages of goods and finished products, analyzing and developing strategies to prevent the damages on the import and export flows and being the main contact among Insurance Company, Broker and Volvo. Experience with insurance market and especially about applications on all kind of transport: road, sea and air (national and international).

Work and travel experience in Ireland during 8 months of study period.

Responsible to customer care and soft products, stock process analysis, management of external sellers and dealers.