Strategic Procurement & Sourcing professional with 15+ years of experience helping companies find the right suppliers, reduce costs, negotiate better commercial terms, and improve procurement operations.
I have worked across Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Industrial, CAPEX, and Supply Chain projects, managing suppliers and sourcing initiatives across North America, Europe, LATAM, and Asia.
What I bring to your business:
• Strategic Sourcing → End-to-end RFI/RFP/RFQ management, supplier research, qualification, evaluation, bid comparison, and negotiation.
• Supplier Sourcing & Development → Identification and qualification of manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and alternative supply sources across global markets.
• Cost Optimization → Spend analysis, market benchmarking, should-cost analysis, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations focused on measurable savings.
• Supplier Management → Supplier evaluation, KPIs, SLAs, QBRs, performance management, risk assessment, and supplier development.
• Contracts & Commercial Strategy → MSA, SOW, SLA, rate cards, renewals, pricing models, payment terms, and commercial negotiations.
• Procurement Transformation → Procurement process improvement, governance, analytics, dashboards, and practical use of AI and automation to improve efficiency.
Selected results:
• Managed strategic sourcing and supplier portfolios supporting multi-billion-dollar global operations across North America, EMEA, and LATAM.
• Delivered 11–18% cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiations, cost analysis, and supplier strategies.
• Supported a ~$100M Temporary Labor portfolio, identifying 10–15% potential savings through rate analysis, benchmarking, supplier rationalization, and governance.
• Analyzed and sourced 8,500+ industrial spare parts, developing alternative manufacturers and delivering 10%+ savings within the first month.
• Led Procurement activities for a greenfield manufacturing project, supporting supplier sourcing, negotiations, construction, and the successful launch of a new facility.
I can support projects such as:
Supplier Research & Sourcing | Manufacturer Identification | RFI/RFP/RFQ | Supplier Evaluation & Bid Analysis | Procurement Consulting | Cost & Spend Analysis | Contract & Commercial Review | Supplier Negotiation | Vendor Management | Category Strategy | Procurement Process Improvement | Supply Market Intelligence
Tools: SAP MM | SAP Ariba | GEP SMART | Coupa | Power BI | Advanced Excel | eSourcing & CLM Tools | AI/LLM Tools | Procurement Analytics & Automation | Google Workspace
Procurement
Price & Quote Negotiation
Purchasing Management
Vendor Management
Request for Proposal
Factory & Supplier Auditing
Research & Strategy
Contract Negotiation
IT Sourcing
AI Governance
Google Sheets
Project Management Office
Business Operations
Category Management
Supply Chain Management
SaaS
Purchase Orders
Jacqueline M.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs
I am a brazilian/ argentinian professional with 5 years of experience in Procurement and Supply chain processes among other experiences. I have been part of the planning, warehouse, and purchase team bringing solutions for people and their needs while improving the company`s business development.
I have an Independent, self-motivated and accurate working style with great attention to detail, customer and process-oriented way of working wich allows me to improve flows and maximize teamwork.
With MBA in Project Management and Chemical engineer bachelor`s degree, I could develop self-learning and analitical skills. I am able to work with English, Portuguese, and Spanish tasks.
Some of my working experience that I can bring value:
✅ MS office ✅Data entry ✅ Big data ✅Data analysis ✅Web research ✅Customer service ✅Virtual assist ✅Translation ✅Demand planner ✅Inventory management ✅sourcing
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I meet deadlines and value the quality of my tasks and if you give me a chance, I will prove my professionalism and commitment.
💬 I hope to be an integral supporting partner for your business.
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Data Entry
Master Data Management
Administrative Support
Enterprise Resource Planning
Customer Service
Data Management
Healthcare
Daniela C.
Blumenau, Brazil
$20/hr
5.0
118 jobs
Hello! I’m Daniela, an experienced translator and localization expert passionate about helping brands, apps, and content creators resonate with Brazilian audiences. With a decade of corporate experience in International Trade and a deep understanding of cultural adaptation, I bridge language gaps, so your message feels native.
Why Work With Me?
✔ Reliable & Professional: Deadlines matter—I deliver accurate, polished translations on time, every time.
✔ 5-Star Responsiveness: Quick communication, clear updates, and a collaborative approach. (Check my reviews!)
✔ Niche Expertise: From mindfulness scripts to food blogs, I adapt your content with precision—whether it’s app UI, self-help guides, or sales pages.
✔ Reliable & Detail-Oriented: Clients praise my commitment to clarity and natural flow.
I Help With:
🌿 App & Website Localization (UI, UX, Marketing)
📖 Wellness Content (Meditation Scripts, Sleep Stories, Self-Improvement)
🍎 Food & Nutrition Translation (Blogs, Product Descriptions, Recipes)
🔍 Proofreading & Editing (Grammar, Readability, Tone Polishing)
Let’s make your project speak fluently to Brazilian Portuguese speakers—message me to discuss how I can help!
Warm regards,
Daniela
English
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
English to Brazilian Portuguese Translation
Brazilian Portuguese to English Translation
International Business
Software Localization
Brazilian Portuguese Dialect
Proofreading
Technical Translation
General Transcription
Content Localization
Translation
Claudio X.
Teresina, Brazil
$30/hr
5.0
1 jobs
WordPress expert with 10+ years of experience and 150+ sites delivered across clinics, schools, hotels, medical practices, e-commerce, and law firms.
* End-to-end delivery: discovery, wireframe/prototype, build, QA, launch, ongoing care
* Hosting and migrations: cPanel, CyberPanel, Plesk, DNS/CDN (Cloudflare), SSL, zero-downtime transfers
* Performance and Core Web Vitals: caching, image and database optimization, LiteSpeed/NGINX tuning
* Security and recovery: malware cleanup, hacked-site rescue, hardening, WAF, blacklist removal
* Plugins and integrations: installation, configuration, and custom plugin development (payments, CRMs, automations, APIs)
* WooCommerce expertise: catalogs, checkout, gateways, subscriptions, tax setups
* Maintenance and reliability: controlled updates (core/theme/plugins), staging, automated backups, uptime monitoring, bug fixing
* Results mindset: 70,000+ leads driven via ads; sites built to convert, not just look good
* Clear process and communication: transparent scope, documented changes, fast turnaround
Tell me your goal and timeline—I’ll propose the safest, fastest plan to launch or fix your WordPress site.
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