Simone Souza
Executive Director Procurement at Bridgestone Americas | Strategic Procurement Leader
Bridgestone Americas•Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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As one of leaders at Bridgestone Americas' procurement division, my tenure as Executive Director Procurement is marked by an unwavering commitment to corporate strategy and logistics management. With a recent transition from Director of Direct Materials and Latin America Procurement, I have honed my expertise in navigating complex supply chains and developing robust supplier networks. The role has entrusted me with the responsibility of ensuring efficient knowledge acquisition, a cornerstone for our team's success in streamlining purchasing processes. Our collective efforts have resulted in significant enhancements in raw material sourcing and budget management, ultimately fortifying Bridgestone's market position.
Career Timeline
- Bridgestone AmericasCurrentJul 2014–Present· 12 yrs 3 mos
- Executive Director, ProcurementCurrentOct 2024–Present
- Director, Direct Materials and Latin America ProcurementJun 2021–Oct 2024
- Senior Corporate Purchasing ManagerMar 2020–Jun 2021
- Corporate Purchasing ManagerFeb 2017–Mar 2020
- Purchasing General Manager- Latin America Supply ChainJul 2014–Feb 2017
- Jul 1998–Jul 2014· 16 yrs
- Purchasing General Manager - Latin America Supply ChainNov 2012–Jul 2014
- Raw Material Supply and Purchasing Manager2009–Nov 2012
- Raw Material Purch & Import CoordinatorSep 2004–2009
- Raw Material BuyerJul 2001–Sep 2004
- Import TechnicianJul 1998–Jul 2001
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
FGV - Fundação Getulio VargasFinancial Management
E-ATTBusiness Administration
Centro Universitário Fundação Santo André