Davide Bernardi
Head of Procurement @YASA
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Procurement @YASA
Oxford, GB
Lead Procurement, Supplier Quality and supply-chain performance for a rapidly scaling manufacturing environment.Improved delivery performance and quality through governance, supplier development and structured escalation.Directed daily shortage management, restoring material availability and stabilising production plans.Strengthened P2R governance (PO accuracy, supplier acknowledgements, GR/IR, receipt processes).Improved MRP data integrity through parameter optimisation (MOQ, safety stock, min/max).Secured critical magnet export licences through UK–China governmental engagement.
EDUCATION
Università degli Studi di Genova
PhD, Mechanical Engineering
Università degli Studi di Genova
MSc, Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Czestochowa
Erasmus, Mechanical Engineering
University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVIDE BERNARDI
Procurement Leader with 15+ years’ experience leading global sourcing, supplier quality and P2R operations across Aerospace and Automotive/E-Mobility sectors. I specialise in stabilising supply performance, harmonising ERP/MRP data and processes, and building resilient procurement organisations that deliver measurable improvements in cost, delivery, quality and cash flow.I have directed portfolios exceeding $300M, negotiated contracts up to $2B, and delivered $150M+ in cumulative savings across raw materials, complex assemblies and critical components. My leadership experience spans multi-site manufacturing environments, with a strong track record in supplier development, risk management and operational transformation.Recent achievements include transforming supplier performance at YASA (part of Mercedes-Benz AG), improving delivery and quality implementing P2R governance and GR/IR resolution, and restoring material availability through disciplined shortage management and MRP parameter optimisation.Previously at Rolls-Royce, I led global raw-materials procurement, and negotiated long-term strategic agreements up to $2B, securing supply continuity and cost competitiveness.I bring a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational leadership, building high-performing teams and deploying governance frameworks aligned with ISO9001, IATF and APQP. Passionate about data-driven decision-making, I use Power BI and ERP insights to drive performance improvement across OTIF, PPV, inventory and cycle-time metrics.
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