Procurement Specialist

• Aug 2023 - Present

Procurement Specialist

• Apr 2023 - Jul 2023

Senior Buyer

• Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

Senior Buyer

• Apr 2017 - Nov 2020

Buyer

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

Buyer

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

Planning and procurement of goods and services in support of customer requirements, utilising planning and purchasing best practice techniques to achieve corporate cost, quality, delivery and vendor development initiative targets. Accountable for purchases and recommendations for supplier base management of goods and services in support of customer requirements and Sales/Proposals. Ensuring purchasing best practice techniques are utilized in the achievement of Company objectives. Ensuring at all times vendor delivery, quality and cost performances adhere to expectations. Communication with senior delegates from Cameron and the vendor community ensuring messages and instructions are correctly and promptly progressed or actioned. Development and implementation of cost reduction strategies to support increasing customer expectations. Ensure all planned purchasing and production requirements are demand driven and that schedules are agreed, tracked and achieved to meet On Time Delivery goals. Liaising with suppliers and Accounts Payable in order to resolve invoices queries. Hands on management of vendors ensuring the targeted performance levels are achieved. Preparing and presenting, and where relevant supporting the Materials Manager in preparing and presenting accurate reports to Senior Management. Driving continuous improvements initiatives. Responsible for safety of self and others. Show less

Technical Advisor and Project Manager

• Sep 2013 - Aug 2015

Technical advisory and Project Management for construction projects. Technical advisory and Project Management for construction projects.

Master Thesis Student

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2014

Conducted a comprehensive study to assess the reliability of supplier performance measurement system for Aker Solutions do Brasil, a multinational manufacturing company in the Oil and Gas industry with head-quarters in Norway. Successfully completed this thesis project as part of the full-time MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University, UK. Conducted a comprehensive study to assess the reliability of supplier performance measurement system for Aker Solutions do Brasil, a multinational manufacturing company in the Oil and Gas industry with head-quarters in Norway. Successfully completed this thesis project as part of the full-time MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Cranfield University, UK.

Senior Buyer

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Procurement of suppliers for materials and products; Sourcing in the internal (Portuguese) and external (mainly Spanish, Italian and Germany) markets; RFx; Bid evaluation; Negotiation with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Procurement of suppliers for materials and products; Sourcing in the internal (Portuguese) and external (mainly Spanish, Italian and Germany) markets; RFx; Bid evaluation; Negotiation with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Buyer

• May 2010 - Oct 2011

Procurement of suppliers and subcontractors; Conducted meetings, evaluated and negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors; Elaborated charts based on the quotations. Procurement of suppliers and subcontractors; Conducted meetings, evaluated and negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors; Elaborated charts based on the quotations.

Freelance Project Manager and Procurement Advisor

• Nov 2009 - May 2010

Project Management of construction projects for private clients, including sourcing of suppliers and subcontractors, negotiation, planning and contract award. Project Management of construction projects for private clients, including sourcing of suppliers and subcontractors, negotiation, planning and contract award.

Buyer

• Aug 2009 - Oct 2009

Procurement of suppliers and subcontractors; Conducted meetings, evaluated and negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors; Elaborated charts based on the quotations; Prepared documentation for contract. Procurement of suppliers and subcontractors; Conducted meetings, evaluated and negotiated with suppliers and subcontractors; Elaborated charts based on the quotations; Prepared documentation for contract.

Freelance Project Manager

• May 2009 - Jul 2009

Project Management of construction projects for private clients. Project Management of construction projects for private clients.

Site Manager

• Feb 2005 - May 2009

Sourcing of suppliers and subcontractors. Supplier evaluation and negotiation while responsible for procurement and purchasing of subcontracts, materials and services. Responsibility for project scope ensuring deadlines and budget compliance as well as quality and safety requirements. Development of Site Plan Activities according to contractual time conditions and specific customer requirements. Planning and management of resources, materials and equipment. Sourcing of suppliers and subcontractors. Supplier evaluation and negotiation while responsible for procurement and purchasing of subcontracts, materials and services. Responsibility for project scope ensuring deadlines and budget compliance as well as quality and safety requirements. Development of Site Plan Activities according to contractual time conditions and specific customer requirements. Planning and management of resources, materials and equipment.

Assistant Site Manager

• Oct 2002 - Feb 2005

Responsibility for project scope ensuring deadlines as well as quality and safety requirements. Development of Site Plan Activities according to contractual time conditions and specific customer requirements. Planning and management of resources, materials and equipment. Responsibility for project scope ensuring deadlines as well as quality and safety requirements. Development of Site Plan Activities according to contractual time conditions and specific customer requirements. Planning and management of resources, materials and equipment.