Experience

Procurement Professionals

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Procurement Consultant

  • Feb 2017 - Present



Wipro

• India
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Procurement Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  Responsible for acquisitions of IM&S and MRO items nationwide and also for identify, develop and implement improvement projects driven by cost reduction initiatives, increase category management, supplier base optimization, elevate stakeholders experience by improving levels of service, define main KPIs and define goals and objectives for the procurement team. Develop and coach the team leaders and category owners to achieve high performance delivery adding value to the overall business results. Also acting as Project Manager for Strategic Sourcing Projects initiatives to secure implementation excellence in order to drive customer and business orientation and focus on delivering beyond expectations. Show less



2014 Comunicação Ltda

• Sao Paulo

• Procurement & Project Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Dec 2014

  Responsible for managing all Procurement activities and Contracts Agreements as well as acting as Project Manager for the Sao Paulo Office Implementation and Operations kick off. Also accountable for all Controlling and Reporting activities for the Sao Paulo Office implementation project leading a multifunctional team of well skilled professionals of different areas such as Facilities Services, Engineering, IT, Procurement and Finance.(fixed term) Responsible for managing all Procurement activities and Contracts Agreements as well as acting as Project Manager for the Sao Paulo Office Implementation and Operations kick off. Also accountable for all Controlling and Reporting activities for the Sao Paulo Office implementation project leading a multifunctional team of well skilled professionals of different areas such as Facilities Services, Engineering, IT, Procurement and Finance.(fixed term)



Amway do Brasil Ltda

• Brazil
• Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional & Local Procurement Coordinator

  • Aug 2012 - Mar 2014

  Responsibilities Included: - Acting as a leader in Local & Regional Procurement organization in some key business categories with the responsibility to design, present and execute a consistent and best in class project implementation strategy for Indirect Materials & Services, Private label Finish Goods outsourcing initiatives regionally in Brazil & LATAM affiliates. - Accountable for Product & Services Supply Contracts Negotiations, Solid supplier base development and Segmentation, Supply planning support for indirect and direct Materials, Procurement Policy development and Implementation across the Region, Project Management and Process improvement with 4DX and 6Sigma methodology. - Responsible to strengthen the interface with Global Procurement Organization across the Regions in order to benchmark for best in class practices & initiatives with in/out the company. - Acted as Project Manager in some key projects as the focal point of contact for all aspects of the project; ensures smooth execution and delivery using ITM gateway tool. - Develops, manages and reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares communication reports, Assesses project issues and develops solutions. - Develops appropriate tools to monitor project progress and communicate appropriately to key stakeholders. Show less



Nokia

• Finland
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Business Analyst

  • Oct 2006 - Apr 2012

  - Responsible for Paraná HUB Distribution Center Controlling and Financial Reporting Coordination, reporting and Controlling Activities as well as assuring SOX controls points, Tester and testee role for relevant controls points in the HUB, also strengthen the local interface with Country F&C, HUB Mgmt, GL F&C and OPS Units in Brazil, Europe and Regional Logistics LAT teams. Direct contribution to OPS Global logistics management reporting analyzing and identifying deviations and improvement areas proactively, report and analyze P/L and B/S effects thereof. Materials Delivery Execution / Operations,. International Buyer - Sourcing (Oct/06-Jul/10) Responsible for the procurement of local and imported Radio Access and Mobile Telecom equipment, management of international logistics processes and costs, documentation & compliance analysis, demand analysis and execution, Global and Regional Sourcing between Hubs and external Vendors, Inventory analysis and management, Material availability information, demand supply planning, in time delivery assurance, materials returns, Supplier performance evaluation, data input maintenance, amongst other related activities. Also responsible for the implementation and improvement of controls and forecast reports to facilitate the process management with Logistic Service Providers of local and International Inbound and Outbound as well as processes organization. Show less



Tyco

• Ireland
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Procurement Coordinator

  • Apr 2005 - Jul 2006

  Restructure the International Procurement business-oriented dpt. of the company and also responsible for the negotiations with International and local suppliers of products and services as well as foreign commerce operations management with Logistics Operators and Logistics Service Providers. Management of the process of International Purchases and Import/export Operations, Customs compliance, Cost reduction projects, amongst others related activities. Also responsible for the development and roll out of projects as part of the Strategic Sourcing team for the Latin Am. reporting directly to the Operational Excellence Director in the Headquarter in U.S.A. Show less



Kimberly-Clark

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Buyer

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2003

  Responsible for the purchase of Raw Materials and Finished products, the negotiation process and management of the entire process until its use in the Plant Production process. Also I was a Key User in Implementation of ERP SAP R3 MM module and an Import Export management satellite system and team leader for the integrated tests before the implementation go live. Lead a team of 4 members and responsible for the purchasing and operational area of Imported materials of the company. Responsible for the purchase of Raw Materials and Finished products, the negotiation process and management of the entire process until its use in the Plant Production process. Also I was a Key User in Implementation of ERP SAP R3 MM module and an Import Export management satellite system and team leader for the integrated tests before the implementation go live. Lead a team of 4 members and responsible for the purchasing and operational area of Imported materials of the company.



Henkel

• Germany
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Buyer

  • Nov 1994 - Jan 2002

  Responsible for the materials planning as well as the procurement for direct and indirect materials, machinery and equipments, services in logistic and foreign commerce acting as a team leader and reporting to Company Management Board. Also I was responsible for the assessment and implementation of Software tool for Management in Foreign Commerce, together with IT and Service providers experts, with considerable success and process improvement in controlling and reporting of the International operations activities. Show less