Alex De Souza Rodrigues
About Alex De Souza Rodrigues
Alex De Souza Rodrigues is the Global Procurement Manager at thyssenkrupp's BU Forged Technologies in Essen, Germany, with over 20 years of experience in mechanical components and engineering.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Alex De Souza Rodrigues currently serves as the Global Procurement Manager for BU Forged Technologies at thyssenkrupp. Based in Essen, Germany, Alex coordinates the implementation of B2B procurement strategies that align with the company's growth initiatives. He directly reports to the Global Procurement VP and is responsible for managing multifunctional groups in production, product engineering, R&D, business development, customer interface, and sales.
Previous Positions at thyssenkrupp
Alex De Souza Rodrigues has a rich history with thyssenkrupp, holding various positions over the years. From 2019 to 2020, he was involved in Sales Coordination for BU Forged Technologies in Essen. Prior to that, he served as Head of Advanced Engineering and Business Development Expert at BU Presta Camshafts and FT in Chemnitz. He also held the title of Division Chief of R&D for BU Forging & Machining from 2009 to 2017, and began his journey at thyssenkrupp as a Product Development Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Alex De Souza Rodrigues holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management, earned between 2020 and 2022. He also achieved a Doctorate and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Furthermore, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Universidade Estadual Paulista. His academic background supports his extensive experience in procurement, product engineering, and R&D.
Industry Experience
With over 20 years in the mechanical components industry, Alex De Souza Rodrigues has a proven track record in the areas of procurement, product development, and engineering. He has specific expertise in technologies related to elevators, escalators, and a range of forged, machined, and assembled products including crankshafts, connecting rods, and suspension parts.