Guilherme Casagrande
Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement
Professional Overview
Guilherme Casagrande is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in indirect materials and services management. As a Senior Category Manager at Entegris, he leverages his expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and cost optimization to drive results for the organization.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Category Manager - Indirect Procurement at Entegris, Guilherme is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories, including facilities, MRO, and professional services. He collaborates cross-functionally to develop and execute category strategies that enhance cost savings, process efficiencies, and supplier performance. Guilherme's data-driven approach and strong negotiation skills have enabled him to deliver significant cost reductions and process improvements for the company.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Guilherme held various procurement and supply chain positions at LEDVANCE and OSRAM, where he progressively took on increasing responsibilities. As a Procurement Manager at LEDVANCE, he managed indirect materials and services categories for the USC region, driving supplier performance improvements and cost savings. Earlier in his career, he served as a Category Manager and Commodity Business Manager, during which he gained extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations across Latin America.
Academic Background
Guilherme holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology - Paraná (UTFPR) in Brazil. He has also completed various professional development programs in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Indirect procurement and materials management
- Supplier relationship management and performance optimization
- Cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Guilherme has demonstrated a track record of driving significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for his organizations. As a Procurement Manager at LEDVANCE, he implemented a strategic sourcing program that resulted in over $2 million in annualized savings. In his previous role at OSRAM, he led the development and implementation of a procurement transformation initiative that improved procurement processes and supplier relationships, leading to a 15% reduction in indirect materials spend.
Conclusion
Guilherme Casagrande is a seasoned procurement professional with a proven ability to deliver tangible business impact through effective category management, supplier relationship optimization, and cost reduction strategies. In his current role at Entegris, he continues to leverage his expertise to enhance the company's indirect procurement operations and support its overall growth and profitability.
