SILVANO MICHIELI
PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
“ THE STRATEGY AT LAMBORGHINI PROCUREMENT – AND MY PERSONAL COMMITMENT – IS TO TRY TO HAVE AS EARLY INVOLVEMENT AS POSSIBLE”
SILVANO MICHIELI, CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER, AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S. P. A.
For Lamborghini, procurement is not merely a purchasing function but a strategic driver of profitability and innovation. Silvano emphasises that procurement has " a very heavy leverage in terms of influencing profitability " at the business, with significant impact on the bottom line.
" For sure the strategy at Lamborghini procurement – and my personal commitment – is to try to have as early involvement as possible," Silvano explains. " We just don ' t procure or purchase, we ask. Over the years we’ ve also earned the appreciation and trust of other areas in the business, who involve us early in order to find solutions without compromising product performance and have the best outcomes at the best economic condition."
This collaborative approach extends to procurement offering alternatives to the R & D department to achieve the same goals with better solutions. Silvano recognises that, while Lamborghini has expertise and centres of excellence,“ the evolution of the market is so fast that it ' s difficult to keep pace standing
SILVANO MICHIELI
TITLE: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
COMPANY: AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI S. P. A.
INDUSTRY: AUTOMOTIVE
Silvano has a strong track record in automotive supply chain transformation, and is renowned as an expert in cost optimisation, quality enhancement, people management and sustainable procurement strategies.
96 June 2025