Marcelo Prado
About Marcelo Prado
Marcelo Prado serves as the Senior Indirect Purchasing Director for North America Operations at Faurecia Automotive Espana, S.L., where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in indirect purchasing and has held various roles in sales and management across multiple continents.
Work at Faurecia
Marcelo Prado has held multiple positions at Faurecia since 2000, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the company. He currently serves as the Senior Indirect Purchasing Director for North America Operations, a role he has occupied since 2015 in the Greater Detroit Area. Additionally, he has been the Global Commodity Director for Central Equipments and Industrial Services & Supplies since 2019, based in Madrid, Spain. His responsibilities include overseeing global commodity management and managing indirect purchasing operations across North America and South America.
Education and Expertise
Marcelo Prado has a solid educational background in engineering and business management. He studied Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies at SENAI Roberto Simonsen, earning a High School and Mechanical Technician Diploma from 1986 to 1988. He also holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Centro Universitário Braz Cubas, completed between 1989 and 1994. Furthering his education, he obtained an MBA in Business Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2007. Additionally, he completed a program focused on Drive Leadership Potential at IESE Business School in 2011.
Background
Marcelo Prado began his career as a Mechanical Technician at Mitutoyo in 1989. He has since gained extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Tyco Electronics, AGCO / VALTRA, and Valeo. His career at Faurecia has spanned over two decades, during which he has transitioned from sales roles to senior purchasing leadership positions. His international experience includes working in Brazil and Spain, where he has focused on procurement strategies for both production and non-production purchasing.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Marcelo Prado has been instrumental in overseeing global commodity management and managing indirect purchasing operations. His leadership roles at Faurecia highlight his versatility in procurement strategies. He has successfully transitioned from sales and commercial management to senior purchasing leadership, showcasing his ability to adapt and excel in various aspects of the automotive industry. His extensive experience across continents has contributed to his understanding of global procurement dynamics.