Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio
About Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio
Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio is an Especialista Em Compras at thyssenkrupp in Belo Horizonte, with extensive experience in procurement and project management across various industries.
Company
Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio is currently employed at thyssenkrupp in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. His role at the company is Especialista em compras.
Title
Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio holds the title of Especialista Em Compras at thyssenkrupp.
Education and Expertise
Rodrigo Rimon Abolafio pursued his higher education at Uninove - Universidade Nove de Julho, earning a degree in Engenharia em Produção Mecânica. He further enhanced his qualifications with an MBA em Gestão empresarial from Fundação Getulio Vargas. Additionally, he completed a technical degree in mechanics from Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo.
Career Background
Rodrigo's career spans over two decades. He served as a Procurement Project Manager - PPM and Especialista de Compras/Comprador técnico 3 at Polysius do Brasil/ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions for 16 years. Prior to that, he worked at Enfil Controle Ambiental as a Comprador Sênior for 8 years. His earlier roles include working as an Inspetor de qualidade at Joalmi Indústria e Comércio Ltda. and as an Estagiário Técnico em Mecânica at Trans Brasil Linhas Aéreas S/A.
Procurement and Project Management Expertise
Rodrigo has extensive experience in the procurement of materials and equipment, notably in the Green Hydrogen (H2) industry. He has managed high-value procurement projects involving both standard and oversized materials. His expertise includes developing strategic acquisition methods and managing high-value purchase documentation to navigate logistical and economic challenges. Rodrigo has played a crucial role in the qualification of processes and the development of alternatives to mitigate procurement price impacts.
Sector-Specific Knowledge
Rodrigo boasts significant expertise in sectors such as steel, oil and gas, pulp and paper, chemicals, mining, cement, and fertilizers. He has been instrumental in procuring materials and equipment for industrial capacity expansions in these sectors.
International Logistics and Customs Expertise
With a systemic understanding of import and export processes, Rodrigo has supported customs clearance for various products, materials, and equipment. His projects have moved over €100 million, showcasing his adeptness in managing engineering, procurement, and logistics on both national and international scales.