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• Managed a team of 3 direct procurement solutions professionals for the LATAM region, providing coaching and development opportunities to foster career growth and enhance productivity. • Managed operations for both Direct and Indirect Procurement, leading the team on the execution of purchasing processes, such as eSourcing, eAuctions, Standard Due Diligences, RFIs, RFQs and RFPs using the Ariba platform• Collaborated cross-functionally to improve the supplier registration process by reducing its cycle time from 45 to 15 days (67%), ensuring timely delivery of critical materials and services for the company.• Implemented global projects and systems, such as Procurement Ways-of-Working standardization, Digital Accruals, Takeda Solutions Portal (TSP), SAP/ARIBA, etc.• Developed and implemented sourcing and supplier enablement procedures to enhance compliance with company standards.

• Managed a team of 3 direct procurement solutions professionals for the Brazil region, focusing on sourcing support and supplier enablement.

• Negotiated contracts with suppliers obtaining a year-on-year P&L savings of around 6%.• Improved by 15 % local survey rate related to Procurement services due to outstanding stakeholder management.• Aligned and implemented global business strategies related to Facilities, Utilities, Professional Services, IT, RH, Benefits and Logistics categories in Brazil sites.• Managed a team of 3 indirect Procurement professionals on purchases of over 40M USD Indirect Materials and Services categories.• Developed new and preferred suppliers to reduce the number of contracts and vendors, improving contracts management and increasing the quality and level of suppliers.• Engaged and supported the team to achieve goals, overdelivering the targets by 5%.

• Led an indirect team to develop new suppliers for International loadings of raw material for Blast Furnace, mainly responsible for outbound in China, Colombia and India.• Coordinated a cross-functional auditors team to comply and safeguard 0,5 bi USD/year shipments.• Implemented and coordinated training procedures for over 60 Lab operators to ensure the required knowledge of safety and environmental risks was compliant with the Company's operational standards procedures (SOPs).• Implemented automation projects to support and make daily business routines easier for stakeholders.• Implemented quality tools and programs (PDCA, 5W2H, and 5S), establishing a continuous improvement mindset driving focus on customer centricity.