Carlos Uchoa Jr.

Carlos Uchoa Jr. has extensive experience in supply chain management and purchasing, currently serving as Gerente de Suprimentos and Lead Buyer at KUHN Group since April 2011. Key responsibilities include managing purchasing activities for new product development projects, overseeing KPIs, and coordinating risk mitigation projects. Carlos specializes in sourcing and development of suppliers, particularly in the machinery sector, while focusing on cost reduction and project management. Carlos previously worked as Gerente de Compras at Pastre from March 2002 to April 2011, where duties encompassed supplier negotiation, cost analysis, and process improvement initiatives. Educational qualifications include degrees from FGV and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, as well as a technical degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Parana.