André Gubert
About André Gubert
André Gubert is a seasoned purchasing commodity manager with extensive experience in supplier relationship management and process improvement across various countries. He currently holds the position of NA Purchasing Commodity Manager at Faurecia, having previously worked in multiple roles at Valeo and WABCO.
Current Role at Faurecia
André Gubert serves as the NA Purchasing Commodity Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2019. He is based in Querétaro, Mexico. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing purchasing strategies and managing supplier relationships within North America. His extensive background in purchasing and supplier management contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Valeo
André Gubert has a significant history with Valeo, where he held multiple roles over several years. He started as a Supplier Quality Engineer from 1996 to 1998 in Brazil and France. He then progressed to Project Manager and Buyer for Valeo Wiper System in France from 1998 to 1999. He continued his career at Valeo as a Global Purchasing Commodity Manager from 2003 to 2005 in Paris, and as a Productivity Project Manager from 2006 to 2008 in Brazil. His roles involved enhancing operational efficiency and managing supplier quality.
Experience at WABCO
From 2008 to 2011, André Gubert worked at WABCO as a Purchasing Manager for Direct and Indirect Materials and Supplier Quality Development in Sumaré, Brazil. In this role, he focused on developing supplier relationships and ensuring quality standards were met across the supply chain.
Education and Specialization
André Gubert holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from FEI - Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial, completed between 1988 and 1992. He furthered his education with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Universidade de São Paulo in 1995. In 2005, he achieved a Post-Graduation in Management from INSEAD. Most recently, he specialized in Strategic Management in 2019 at Universidade de São Paulo.
Consulting Experience
In 2018, André Gubert acted as a consultant, focusing on the financial health analysis of companies involved in buying and selling transactions. This role allowed him to leverage his extensive experience in purchasing and supplier management to provide valuable insights to clients.