Anastasiia Kouto-Pedrozo
@anastasiiakouto-pedr
Purchasing manager specializing in international trade, contract negotiation, and procurement optimization to cut costs.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Purchasing Manager with over 5 years of experience in international trade and supply chain management. I drive procurement process optimization through contract negotiation, market analysis, and supplier management—turning data into measurable cost and efficiency gains.
In recent roles, I achieved 8–12% cost savings on chemical raw materials and increased profit margins by 5–15% through market analysis. I also reduced lead times by 20–45 days, managed delivery quality, negotiated Incoterms, handled claims for delays and damages, and supported supplier selection to improve competitiveness.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Purchasing Manager
LLC Rusimpeks
Oct 2024 - Mar 2025 (5 months)
Purchased chemical raw materials from China, India, and Turkey, achieving 8–12% cost savings. Conducted market analysis that increased profit margins by 5–15% and negotiated prices and Incoterms to secure favorable delivery terms.
Purchasing Manager
Forte Holding GmbH
Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (4 months)
Negotiated production volumes and timelines, reducing lead times by 20–45 days. Managed claims for delays and damages to minimize losses and evaluated new suppliers to improve product quality.
Purchasing Manager
Danone
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Analyzed large datasets in Excel using pivot tables to support procurement decisions. Conducted market research for IT and professional services and managed supplier selection to ensure quality and competitiveness.
Lead Procurement Specialist
Procter & Gamble
Managed indirect procurement to optimize costs and efficiency and negotiated payment terms to build long-term supplier partnerships. Led cross-functional projects aligning procurement objectives to business needs.
Education
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FGV EAESP
Business Administration, Finance
Studied Business Administration with a major in Finance at FGV EAESP.
University of Utah (David Eccles School of Business)
Innovation and Business Development, Innovation and Business Development
Studied Innovation and Business Development at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah.
Northeastern University
International Business, International Business
Activities and societies: Portuguese language study
Studied International Business with coursework focused on Portuguese languages at Northeastern University.
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