Procurement leader with an excellent track record of achieving business goals, such as cost reduction projects, innovation, process improvement and operational performance.20 years of purchasing experience in multinational organizations such as GE, Fiat and Vale.Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders, focusing on business objectives and key performance indicators.Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams towards business objectives.Specialties:- Team work- Strategic sourcing, exploring cost reduction levers- Category strategy and management- Negotiation of contracts- Process Improvement (Six Sigma Greenbelt/Lean/VPS)
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Procurement LeaderVale Oct 2014 - Jul 2024Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil• Procurement leader for 10 years, responsible for an annual procurement portfolio of R$ 800 M.• Lead the implementatin of electric bus at Vale, contributing to the companie's ambition to be recognized as a global leader in low-carbon mining operation.• Responsible to negotiate new chartered bus contracts for all Vale's operations in Brazil, resulting a cost reductin (savings) of R$ 155 M.• Expand geotechnical drilling contracts, increasing the number of mobilized drill rigs by 300% at Vale's operations.• Development of the industrial maintenance category strategy, generating an average annual savings of R$ 35 M. -
Senior Strategic BuyerVale S.A. Mar 2011 - Oct 2014Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Purchasing SpecialistFiat Automóveis S.A. Oct 2008 - Mar 2011- Responsible for an APV (Annual purchasing value) of US$ 260 M. - Coordinate the energy purchasing area, developing stratgies to buy energy for the Fiat Group in Brazil. - Led the Service Purchasing team transversally at FGP (Fiat Group Purchasing), gathering all businesses units, its volumes, bringing positive results across the Fiat Group. - Negotiated many kind of operational services, including maintenance, engineering, security & cleaning services. -
Proposal LeaderGe Transportation Oct 2005 - Sep 2008- Led the technical and comercial proposal process.- Worked with many areas (Brazil and US) to develop the best solution to our customers, focused on his CTQs.- Brought the voice of the customer to the business, converting US$ 80 M in new orders.- Reported directly to the business staff (directors) in Brazil and in US. -
Contract AdministratorGe Oct 2005 - Sep 2008- Managed over US$ 220 mi in sales contract.- Ceated new business opportunities, contributing in US$ 5mi on business results.- Stablished strong customer relations.- Negotiated contracts with customer's directors and CEOs across the globe.
Lucas Guimaraes Education Details
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Marketing And Business Administration -
Una - União De Negóc E AdmForeign Trade
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Lucas Guimaraes's current role is Procurement Leader at VALE S.A..
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Lucas Guimaraes attended Ibmec, The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business, Una - União De Negóc E Adm.
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