Thais Sanches
@thaiscscandido
Head of Exterior Commodity, I turn complex targets into clear plans and accountable execution, driving cost, cash flow and reliability.
What I'm looking for
Global procurement and supply chain leader with 15+ years of experience delivering measurable business results across automotive, industrial, and publishing sectors. I drive cost optimization, risk management, and supplier strategies that strengthen competitiveness, resilience, and long-term growth.
At Scania, I lead the global procurement strategy for exterior cabin components across the Traton Group — securing supply, aligning cross-brand sourcing, and building high-performing teams. Recent results include SEK 2.8 million in lasting cost savings, category strategies, and strengthened supplier collaboration for cabin platforms.
Throughout my career, I have transformed procurement into a strategic value driver, generating millions in savings, streamlining supply chains, and leading international negotiations. I believe that sustainable business impact comes from both operational excellence and empowering people — combining commercial acumen with inclusive, high-energy leadership.
Experience
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Lead procurement strategy for exterior cabin components (turnover 4.2 MSEK), driving cost, cash flow and supply reliability while delivering 1% cost savings (2.8 MSEK) in 2024 and defining a unified painting strategy across Traton Europe.
Led a nine-person team to develop strategic project purchasers for cabin interior/exterior projects, enabling nominations for BEV vehicles and a new cabin project across Scania.
Managed sourcing for filter and cooling projects, coordinating global sourcing, nominations and supplier implementation while ensuring quality and on-time delivery through development phases.
Initiated supplier supervision processes to transfer timing responsibility to project purchasers during a global crisis, coordinating escalation, reporting and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
Head of Paper and Import Department
Abril
Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years)
Managed purchasing and inventory for printing paper and imports, reducing stock from 4 to 2.3 months, supplying 41,405 tons in 2015 and achieving USD 2,243,000 savings while restructuring teams and processes.
Head of Supply Chain
Rialan
Mar 2013 - Nov 2013 (8 months)
Managed supply of truck parts and company-wide materials, performed strategic procurement across categories, monitored stock levels and led a 'New Import Processes' implementation review while training buyers.
Import and Export Analyst
Abril
Sep 2009 - Feb 2013 (3 years 5 months)
Oversaw import/export operations from order to delivery, negotiated Incoterms and transport, created a new spare-parts import process and reduced delays by over 70%.
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