Rafael Apis
Global Lead Buyer - Castings @ MAHLE
About
Professional procurement leader with solid international experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management and global commodity leadership within the automotive industry. Specialized in castings and complex sourcing environments, driving supplier consolidation, cost optimization and cross regional negotiation strategies. Strong exposure to executive level decision making, global sourcing committees and high impact commercial negotiations across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Recognized for combining technical understanding, business vision and structured execution to deliver sustainable results in challenging and fast paced environments.
Brazil
Greater Campinas
Automotive
Microsoft Power BI, Key Performance Indicators, Strategic Sourcing, Purchase Management, Leadership, Business Case Development, Risk Management, People Management, CAPEX , Negotiation, Target Costing, Business Analysis, Global Sourcing, Automotive, Global Business Development, Project Planning, Project Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Business Acumen, Indirect Purchasing
Experience
Global Lead Buyer - Castings
MAHLE
Valencian Community, Spain
Report to the Global Head of Purchasing - Metal. Annual Purchasing Volume: 200Mi/EUR
South America Corporate Senior Commodity Buyer
MAHLE
South America
Managed metal stamping, castings, and clutch set commodities for South America, overseeing a procurement volume of 55 Mi EUR annually.
Procurement & Cost Reduction Manager
Accell Solutions
Americana, São Paulo, Brasil
Report to the Supply Chain VP and Member of the Board Committee – Direct report: 11 employees located in Brazil and Argentina. Annual Purchasing Volume: Direct Materials: 59 Mi EUR / Indirect Materials and Services: 19 Mi EUR
Project Manager (Cost Reduction & Design/Process change)
Valeo
Campinas e Região, Brasil
Report to the Plant General Manager and to the Group Cost Reduction Projects Director. Member of the Site Board Committee. Starters and alternators division. Responsible for a cross-functional team of 5 members.
South America Commodity Leader - Castings, Forged, Machined and Sintering
Valeo
South America
Managed procurement strategies for castings, steel-forged and machined components, and sintering, with a purchasing volume of 45 Mi EUR annually.
Project Buyer
Valeo
Campinas e Região, Brasil
Education
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Logistics
50% scholarship on merit due to my classification in the entrance exam having been the third best overall grade – all courses.
Universidade Paulista
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
FIEC - Fundação Indaiatubana de Educação e Cultura
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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