Nivarde van Rooi

Nivarde van Rooi (MCIPS) is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently working at Ford Motor Company since October 2017. In the role of Production Purchasing for Electrical Distribution Systems, Nivarde is responsible for developing a world-class supply base that meets stringent quality, cost, and timing objectives. Previous positions include serving as an Indirect Purchasing Senior Buyer, where Nivarde managed the "procure to pay" process and negotiated purchasing agreements, and as a Regional Buyer for Catalytic Converters, focusing on cost reduction and supplier management. Prior to Ford, Nivarde was a Procurement Specialist at Mercedes-Benz South Africa and a Senior Buyer at Volkswagen South Africa, honing expertise in vendor negotiations, cost optimization, and strategic relationship management.