Luis Felipe Taunay
About Luis Felipe Taunay
Luis Felipe Taunay is the Commercial and Cost Control Manager at thyssenkrupp in Houston, Texas, with over 18 years of global experience in subcontracts and materials management.
Current Role at thyssenkrupp
Luis Felipe Taunay is currently serving as the Commercial and Cost Control Manager at thyssenkrupp in Houston, Texas, United States. In this role, he oversees the commercial aspects and cost control procedures for various projects, ensuring efficient budget management and resource allocation. His extensive experience in procurement and subcontract management plays a significant role in maintaining thyssenkrupp's operational excellence.
Previous Positions in Procurement and Contract Management
Before his current role, Luis Felipe Taunay has held multiple key positions in procurement and contract management. He served as Sr. Contracts and Procurement Specialist at CGX Energy Inc. in Houston, Texas, for 8 months in 2021. Earlier, he had a similar role at Total for 6 months from 2019 to 2020 and at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation for 4 months in 2019. His career also includes a significant tenure at Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção, where he managed supply chains and subcontracts across various global locations for over a decade.
Educational Background
Luis Felipe Taunay earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Southern Nazarene University between 1998 and 2000. Additionally, he studied International Relations and Affairs at Universidade de Brasília, achieving a Political Science qualification from 1995 to 2001. His educational background lays a solid foundation for his expertise in business administration, international relations, and project management.
Global Experience and Multilingual Skills
Luis Felipe Taunay has over 18 years of global experience in subcontracts and materials management. His career has taken him across multiple continents, including North America, South America, and Africa. Fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French, Taunay's language skills enhance his ability to manage international projects and negotiations efficiently. His ability to work in diverse, multi-cultural project environments has been a key factor in his professional success.