Danilo Yukihara

Experience

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  Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken, JP

  Feb 2005 - Dec 2006

  Mechanical Turner

  Manufacture of automobilistic steel parts using a CNC turner.

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  BASF

  Jan 2011 - now

  As a Procurement Strategy Consultant within the Coatings Division at BASF, I am responsible for shaping and executing the Global Category Strategy. My role encompasses a variety of core responsibilities, including:Global Category Strategy: Developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with BASF's business goals, ensuring competitive advantages in the coatings market.Supplier Relationship Management: Leading the strategic partnership with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving performance improvements to enhance the overall supply chain.Sustainability: Driving sustainability initiatives within procurement, ensuring that suppliers meet BASF’s environmental and social governance standards.Price Forecasting: Analyzing market trends and forecasting pricing to optimize procurement decisions and mitigate risk.Negotiation Design & Target Definition: Crafting tailored negotiation strategies to achieve the best outcomes for BASF while setting clear targets for cost savings and value creation.This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, supplier landscapes, and sustainability trends, coupled with strong analytical and negotiation skills to deliver optimal procurement solutions for the business. Show less

  • Procurement Strategy Consultant - Suvinil

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Global and Regional Category Buyer - Direct Procurement - Coatings Division

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Senior Technical Upstream Procurement Developer

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Technical Upstream Procurement Developer

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2019

  • Chemist

    Jun 2015 - Oct 2018

  • Specialized Technician in Paper and Cellulose

    Mar 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Laboratory Auxiliary in paper and cellulose

    Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  • Intern in Paper and cellulose

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012