Diego José Jordão Medeiros

Global Procurement Manager @ JLR

About

o Nationality: Dual | Brazilian and Portuguese o Global Procurement Executive with over 20 years of international experience, leading almost all areas inside procurement as direct, indirect, programme, STA and digital areas. Proven track record at Jaguar Land Rover, Alliance Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Valeo and DuPont. o Over 10 years’ experience in People Management positions with huge experience in coaching, mentoring and people development. As Sr Manager position already managed team with 6 managers and 35 buyers in 3 different countries. o Project Management competence to lead multicultural and cross-functional teams in different countries through global matrix. o Define commodity strategy and risk management with global purchases executives to apply the best solution in the region. o Green Belt Six Sigma certified, Project Management and extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing where I had the opportunity to lead transformation, improvement, localization, cost reduction and problem-solving projects. o Performance in direct commodity purchasing activities related to electrical & electronic parts, fuel system, chassis, interior, exterior, seats, safety, transmission, engine, accessories and after service as complex negotiations and supplier definition. o Performed in Indirect and Digital activities such as capex, works, building, engineering, facilities and MRO, Innovation, Generative AI, Cyber Security, Enterprise Partnerships and Open innovation. o Mastery Negotiation skills on a complex market with huge macro economy volatility as high inflation, forex devaluation, volumes decrease, projects cancelation, suppliers’ bankruptcy and phase out letters o High involvement and participation in DE&I (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) activities.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Gaydon

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Global Sourcing, Automotive, PDCA, Fabricação enxuta, Melhoria contínua, Seis Sigma, Metodologia Kaizen, Indústria automobilística, Engenharia, Compras, Análise de modo e efeito de falha

Experience

Global Procurement Manager

JLR

2022-12 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

Gaydon, England, United Kingdom

Senior Purchasing Project Manager - South America

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

2020-10 - 2022-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil

Responsible in Alliance Renault-Nissan South America to lead localization activity for parts (Tier 1) and components (Tier N) through cross-functional team management focused to reduce company risks due forex exposure, cost reduction to achieve competitive level and increase vehicles local content to get fiscal benefits. • Manage localization activity since opportunity until implementation to accomplish the milestones and achieve the objectives.

Senior Purchasing Commodity Manager / RSAM - Regional Supplier Account Manager

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

2018-11 - 2020-10 · 2 yrs

Curitiba e Região, Brasil

- Responsible on BOP for Interior, Exterior, Safety, Seats, CPM, Fasteners and After Sales South America commodity team - Supplier Definition, Commodity strategy, price negotiation, localization, cost reduction, new projects strategy on a matrix organization with global team.

Purchasing Manager

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi

2016-9 - 2018-10 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Curitiba, Paraná

• Responsible in Nissan Brazil to lead localization activity for parts (Tier 1) and components (Tier N) through cross-functional team management focused to reduce company risks due forex exposure, cost reduction to achieve competitive level and increase vehicles local content to get fiscal benefits. • Manage localization activity since opportunity until implementation to accomplish the milestones and achieve the objectives.

Purchasing Coordinator

Toyota do Brasil

2015-1 - 2016-9 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Responsible for OEM Fuel System, Transmission, Engine and Electrical Group.

Regional Lead Buyer

Ford Motor Company

2013-10 - 2014-12 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Responsible buyer for OEM Powertrain Parts, working directly with global team to define commodity strategy.

Segment Leader South America

Valeo

2013-3 - 2013-10 · 8 mos

• Responsible to define and implement the strategy of motors, actuators, wire harness, rubber, foam, resistors, bowden cables and filters segments through a global procurement team with segments leaders from other regions and global directors located in France. • Instructing and managing the local team composed by project and productivity buyers related to the segments of my responsibility on South America plants (Itatiba, Campinas, Interlagos, Camaçari and Cordoba).

Strategic Buyer

DuPont

2010-6 - 2013-3 · 2 yrs 10 mos

• Purchase coordinator (Brazil), responsible for OM&S critical suppliers development activities (Operations Materials & Services) • Responsible buyer for OM&S – works, equipment, services, engineer and facilities projects. • Responsible buyer for CAPEX (capital goods) – Local and imported purchases • Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Purchasing Analyst

Toyota do Brasil

2005-6 - 2010-5 · 5 yrs

• Responsible buyer of OEM electric & electronic, fuel system, chassis, engine and interior parts. • Responsible buyer for replacement parts (After service) and accessories to Latin America supplies.