Joe Desousa is an accomplished Purchasing Program Manager with extensive experience in the automotive industry, currently leading electric vehicle battery sourcing at Stellantis since May 2016. Combining expertise in global coordination and strategic sourcing, Joe manages a significant annual spend of approximately $10 billion, ensuring timely contract negotiations and development planning for high-voltage batteries across multiple vehicle platforms. Prior roles include managing intercompany global sourcing for Stellantis affiliates and leading global purchasing activities for the Jeep Compass launch, with responsibilities for tool sharing and cost management. Joe's career also includes positions at General Motors, where responsibilities encompassed commodity management and supplier financial assessment, as well as program management at Autoliv focusing on automotive safety products. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Western University.
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