João Santos

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ABOUT JOÃO SANTOS

Skilled and motivated Procurement Specialist with 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Supplier Development and Purchasing Quality areas- Expertise in managing projects in different areas and close cooperation with different countries- Experience in strategic sourcing, technical supplier assessment and relationship with local (Brazil) and global suppliers- Structuring, implementation and management of cost reduction projects, sourcing, outsourcing, management of manufacturing tools, development of new sources and phase-outs- Experience in New Project Introduction and Localization projects working together with project team from other Robert Bosch plants (USA, China, Hungary, India, South Africa, Mexico, Germany and Japan)- Development of medium and long-term relationships with global suppliers and conflict resolution- Integrated supplier management, risk management, compliance and supply chain sustainability- Built profitable and mutually beneficial relationships with various partners, guaranteeing good relationship, besides facilities at work on routine problems, which resulted on a great functioning in Supply Chain- Reputation for dedication, problem-solving, good teamwork environment development and outstanding service. Additionally, I’m a big TED enthusiast. In this sense, I believe that the best way to obtain knowledge is sharing experiences. I’m always looking to learn new things from a wide range of subjects. I love connecting with new people, give me a shout here at LinkedIn!