Giovanni Asam

Specializing in Electrical Engineering for Energy Industries and Automation, focusing on new installations. Categories Managed: Transformers, Switchgear, Containers, Electrolyzers, Bus Bars, AC/DC Rectifiers, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Fuel Cell Systems, Gas Compressors, H2 CHP Motors, Harmonic Filters, Local Control Boxes, LV/MV Drives, Supercapacitors, SVCs, UPS, and Cables. Overseeing procurement for global power plants and green hydrogen projects with a turnover of up to €100 million.

Capital Expenditure: Managing strategic procurement for factories in St. Leon Rot, Papenburg, Germany, and Celaya, Mexico, with a total turnover of up to €10 million. Restructuring Initiatives: Developing and implementing restructuring initiatives within the purchasing department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Porsche AG (Jan 2018 - Dec 2019) Managed seat procurement for Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT (€50M turnover). Led supplier negotiations for technical changes, new parts, tooling, and capacity. Oversaw capacity planning and contract extensions for Audi. Daimler AG (Jul 2016 - Dec 2017) Developed global strategy for X-Class spare parts. Created and negotiated supply chain contracts with Nissan. Member of Electrification Squad for BEV high-voltage batteries (EVA platform).

Led procurement of interior and electrical/electronic components for Audi A3 and Q3 (MQB platform), achieving a total turnover of €30 million. Negotiated contracts, managed technical changes, conducted market analyses for localizations in South America, and optimized supply chain management to drive cost reductions. Managed the forward sourcing team and established a joint venture with Volkswagen do Brasil.

Coordination and Official Translator for Volkswagen Group. Facilitated communication between German and Portuguese speakers. Acted as an interpreter for board managers, technical visits, training sessions, audits, and steering committees across Volkswagen, MAN Trucks South America and Germany.

This degree aims to deepen the understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts, enhancing knowledge through various theoretical and methodological approaches. It focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy, preparing graduates for advanced roles in these critical areas.

Close deals that might otherwise be dead-locked Maximize value creation in agreements Resolve differences before they escalate into costly conflicts