ALVARO ADRIANO

Founded a procurement execution company that operates as an extension of lean procurement organizations, adding hands-on sourcing and execution capacity while clients retain decision authority. Leads strategic sourcing, supplier discovery, RFx management, contract renewals, category projects, tail-spend initiatives, and Brazil & LATAM supplier expansion.

Developed product strategies and roadmaps in a global technology environment, translating customer, stakeholder, and operational requirements into scalable products and workflows. Partnered with senior management and coordinated cross-functional teams, using feedback and data to shape requirements, features, priorities, and delivery plans.

Built and implemented the Procurement function across Latin American countries, establishing procurement capability and driving integrated solutions with business stakeholders. Led strategic sourcing and contract management activities and trained and monitored the team to achieve compliance goals, including SOX controls.

Led strategic sourcing, supplier market analysis, contract management, and negotiations for approximately US$30M in spend. Developed and operationalized global category strategies and performed supplier-market monitoring and feasibility/viability analysis.

Managed OPEX services purchasing for more than 50 business units, including supplier prospecting and approval, KPI management, process review, and internal audit. Negotiated approximately R$35M in contract spend and supported continuous improvement of procurement processes and controls.

Managed a mechanical portfolio and spot OPEX/CAPEX purchasing, including supplier performance, qualification, negotiations, purchasing decisions, and monthly KPI analysis. Defined continuous-improvement plans for supply processes and aligned procurement actions with company strategy.

Developed purchasing-planning and inventory-optimization controls and processes; sourced and qualified international suppliers and managed international purchasing. Negotiated OPEX and CAPEX contracts and managed inventory planning, internal audits, and procurement KPIs.

Developed purchasing-planning and inventory-optimization processes and executed local purchasing activities.

Planned and analyzed production processes, costs, risks, purchasing needs, contract reviews, audits, and production strategies. Contributed to a documented 4% productivity improvement through changes to raw-material supply and control methodology.

Performed market intelligence, end-to-end logistics talent recruitment, and business lead generation.

Handled raw-material ordering and service-provider management.

Managed export processes, inventory management for the Manifold-Subsea Trees project, and local carrier management. Participated in ISO 9001 process improvement activities.

Performed quality control, inputs and consumables management, cost and waste management, material distribution, transport planning, stock management, and transport inspection.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Centro Universitário Campos de Andrade (UNIANDRADE) in Curitiba, Brazil.