Gian Paolo Minghetti is a seasoned purchasing professional with extensive experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as Purchasing Director at VULCAFLEX SPA since March 2015, Gian Paolo previously held roles including Strategic Components Improvement Manager, Global Purchasing Manager, and Purchasing Commodity Manager at Bonfiglioli Riduttori SpA from 2005 to 2015. Earlier experience includes a Senior Buyer position at Ferrari, focusing on F1 car components, and a Senior Buyer role at Bonfiglioli, managing external manufacturing. Gian Paolo holds two degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, completed in 1997 and 2003.