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Berlin, Germany

In October 2023, I joined the Global Procurement team in KWS Expert Hub in Berlin, Germany as a Expert Direct Material and Services (i.e. Strategic Procurement Manager). This function includes the following:- Create sourcing strategies for Sustainability, Packaging and Waste Management categories to meet Procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supply chain improvement, product quality, compliance and risk mitigation. - Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across different… Show more In October 2023, I joined the Global Procurement team in KWS Expert Hub in Berlin, Germany as a Expert Direct Material and Services (i.e. Strategic Procurement Manager). This function includes the following:- Create sourcing strategies for Sustainability, Packaging and Waste Management categories to meet Procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supply chain improvement, product quality, compliance and risk mitigation. - Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across different business units to plan, implement and drive change in strategic sourcing to optimize cost reduction and value-added opportunities across geographies. - Procurement Project Lead for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Carbon Emission scoping and performance tracking within the Greenhouse Gas Protocol framework and according to European Union legislation such as Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). - Accelerate Procurement excellence by bringing together data from multiple structured and unstructured sources to analyse and extract more value from technology, tools, investments and drive vendor performance.- Maximize value and cost saving benefits while lowering risk through strategic negotiations and contract agreement with external vendors. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

In November of 2021, I had the pleasure to join the Procurement team at Fisher & Paykel Appliances in Auckland, New Zealand. Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. My new role consists of the following: • Lead a collaborative approach with key stakeholders to identify, source and deliver best value supplier solutions matched to product design specifications and business… Show more In November of 2021, I had the pleasure to join the Procurement team at Fisher & Paykel Appliances in Auckland, New Zealand. Fisher & Paykel has been designing products since 1934 and has grown into a global company with products sold in more than 50 countries around the world. My new role consists of the following: • Lead a collaborative approach with key stakeholders to identify, source and deliver best value supplier solutions matched to product design specifications and business need. • Manage Direct Material Categories with combined supplier spend of up to $NZD 30M per annum. • Ownership of the creation and execution of a category strategy aligned with the business requirements and values. • Implement and execute the formal category and sourcing strategies and plans in order to deliver the best financial results and improved business outcomes. • Accountable for the end-to-end sourcing process and ensures best value Supplier solutions are delivered on time to key stakeholders. • Supplier Relationship Management: Actively monitor and report on Supplier performance against defined critical measures and business KPIs, and ensure Commercial Agreements are in place with relevant suppliers. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

The beginning of my journey with HelloFresh started in Feb. 2019 as an International Category Manager with the Product & Procurement team in HelloFresh SE in Berlin (Germany). After this initial onboarding period, I moved to Auckland (New Zealand) to become the Category Manager for Protein, Dairy and Processed Goods categories.My current functions include the following:• Management of the weekly supply of HelloFresh ingredients to ensure our customers receive high-quality… Show more The beginning of my journey with HelloFresh started in Feb. 2019 as an International Category Manager with the Product & Procurement team in HelloFresh SE in Berlin (Germany). After this initial onboarding period, I moved to Auckland (New Zealand) to become the Category Manager for Protein, Dairy and Processed Goods categories.My current functions include the following:• Management of the weekly supply of HelloFresh ingredients to ensure our customers receive high-quality ingredients in time. • Be responsible for providing procurement advice, price updates, reporting, replenishments, compliance, tenders and managing stakeholder relationships both with various internal teams and external suppliers. • Work with suppliers to ensure that the products delivered have the exact quantity and quality required. Create and maintain purchasing files and price lists, as well as monitor the inventory on hand. • Assemble data relating to supplier performance and assist with cost reporting and invoice validation. • Develop categories in terms of cost proposition and ingredients. Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Before pursuing my MBA degree at ESMT Berlin, my job function was Category Manager for Fruits and Vegetables for the leading chain in the supermarket segment in Portugal – Pingo Doce.Pingo Doce belongs to Jerónimo Martins - an International Group based in Portugal that operates in the Distribution and Agribusiness sectors.As a Category Manager my main objective was to drive the pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions of the Fruits and Vegetable products in order to make them… Show more Before pursuing my MBA degree at ESMT Berlin, my job function was Category Manager for Fruits and Vegetables for the leading chain in the supermarket segment in Portugal – Pingo Doce.Pingo Doce belongs to Jerónimo Martins - an International Group based in Portugal that operates in the Distribution and Agribusiness sectors.As a Category Manager my main objective was to drive the pricing, shelving, marketing and promotions of the Fruits and Vegetable products in order to make them as the most visible, accessible, and appealing to customers as possible.My main responsibilities included the following:> Provision of a wide assortment of high quality perishables at competitive prices;> Contribution to the implementation and consistency of the Pingo Doce’s commercial strategy;> Negotiation with suppliers and definition of price merchandise according to corporate guidelines;> Monitoring the economic performance of the Fruits and Vegetables category across store formats - sales, gross margin, Profit & Loss among others;> Coordination with other Pingo Doce’s teams such as Operations and Logistics, as well as other areas in merchandise - Private Label or Marketing.> Selection, negotiation and purchasing with local suppliers, and the establishment of long-lasting relationship of trust with these suppliers. Show less

Lisboa E Região, Portugal

The primary goal of the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos is to promote and deepen the knowledge of the Portuguese reality, seeking thereby to contribute to the development of society by strengthening the rights of citizens and the improvement of its public institutions. As a Program Associate, I managed relationships with current and prospective authors throughout the grant making process, coordinated the Foundation research work with strategic partners, and assisted the… Show more The primary goal of the Fundação Francisco Manuel dos Santos is to promote and deepen the knowledge of the Portuguese reality, seeking thereby to contribute to the development of society by strengthening the rights of citizens and the improvement of its public institutions. As a Program Associate, I managed relationships with current and prospective authors throughout the grant making process, coordinated the Foundation research work with strategic partners, and assisted the communication of the Foundations initiatives and projects.I was passionate about the foundation’s goal of better understanding the Portuguese reality and to present concrete solutions. My job was to think through how that work can be relevant in order to provide recommendations for policy makers, deepen the debate on major national issues and contribute development and strengthening of our society. Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

This is one of the most in-depth traineeship programmes in Portugal. I am thankful for the opportunities that have been provided me through this traineeship - a whole year of challenging experiences, as well as a chance to learn with the professionals who contribute to the Jerónimo Martins Group's success every day. The programme is divided in General Business Training and Individual Function Training. In both these training phases, I gained operational experience in managing teams as… Show more This is one of the most in-depth traineeship programmes in Portugal. I am thankful for the opportunities that have been provided me through this traineeship - a whole year of challenging experiences, as well as a chance to learn with the professionals who contribute to the Jerónimo Martins Group's success every day. The programme is divided in General Business Training and Individual Function Training. In both these training phases, I gained operational experience in managing teams as well as interaction with managers from various business functions in order to get a clear picture of what it takes to be a manager in Jerónimo Martins. It was quite an exciting experience with on-the-job training, classroom teaching, workshops and professional development challenges. Show less

Lisbon Area, Portugal

From November 2012 to June 2014, I worked in a specialized branch of BNP Paribas which is dedicated to the provision of security services – BNP Securities Services. This work involved close attention to details – there is a great deal of numerical information, quick thinking, client focus, and team work. My main roles were: - Processing all the necessary steps of a life of a security that influence the Client's portfolios, - Reception and processing of Client's instructions and… Show more From November 2012 to June 2014, I worked in a specialized branch of BNP Paribas which is dedicated to the provision of security services – BNP Securities Services. This work involved close attention to details – there is a great deal of numerical information, quick thinking, client focus, and team work. My main roles were: - Processing all the necessary steps of a life of a security that influence the Client's portfolios, - Reception and processing of Client's instructions and market transaction orders. - Deep understanding of the country regulations, eligibility rules and tax systems of countries from around the globe. - Processing in an efficient and timely manner the payments of cash or securities from corporate events. Having a strong sense of time management due to market deadlines and system cut-offs. - Identifying and managing operational risks. - Customer relationship management (customer service and support).Main Tools: NCS, Reflection, ISISET, Intellimatch, SWIFT Alliance, SubNet, Swift TX, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, KDE, Money Transfer Systems (MTS) Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

My motivation for an MBA degree from ESMT was to acquire the analytical skills and in-depth business learning that I needed in order.

Master'S Degree, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: kclsu Brazilian & Portuguese Society

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Senior Year (Exchange Student), High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

I always maintained an interest in learning more and challenging myself, so I applied for an exchange student program by an organization.