Sergio Tavares de Melo

Sergio Tavares de Melo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing, currently serving as a Senior Supply Chain Strategy Analyst at Ford Motor Company since July 2011. Prior roles include Senior Commodity Buyer and Senior Cost Estimating Engineer at Ford, where responsibilities encompassed optimizing costs, sourcing, and providing detailed cost estimates for vehicle components. Prior to Ford, Sergio worked as a Purchasing Engineer at Honda Brasil and held various positions in engineering and technical sales. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Business Management from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas and a degree in Materials Engineering from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie. Sergio is also pursuing executive leadership training at FGV.