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Emerson De Paiva

@emersondepaiva

Strategic procurement & supply chain executive with global experience, expert in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier optimization.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior procurement or supply chain leadership roles where I can drive strategic sourcing, digital transformation, cost optimization, risk management and mentor global teams to deliver sustainable value.

Customer-focused executive and consultant with robust multi-country experience across diverse industries, specialized in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship optimization.

Proven leader of cross-functional teams across 4 continents, fluent in 3 languages, with a strong record of transforming procurement through digitalization and strategic alignment.

Expertise in RFx, international tenders, global sourcing, and contract lifecycle management. Adept at vendor negotiations, TCO, Should Cost, Procurement Chessboard, and Game Theory methodologies, combined with supply chain risk assessment, inventory management, and continuous improvement, always focused on business continuity, governance, and ESG compliance.

Deep experience across direct, indirect, and complex categories: raw materials, engineered parts, logistics, facilities, CAPEX, OPEX, EPC, EPCM, EPCI, and turnkey contracts. Proficient in major ERP, SRM, and AI-powered procurement platforms.

Impact at a Glance ▪ 30%+ TCO reduction through advanced strategic sourcing and category restructuring ▪ €500M/year portfolio at Alstom Power (LATAM), enabling 18+ GW of hydroelectric capacity ▪ 433+ MW of wind capacity delivered on time and on budget at Renova Energia ▪ 7% TCO reduction qualifying 100+ suppliers across LATAM for a €90B European power leader ▪ 11% TCO reduction via VMI model for MRO replenishment ▪ 20%+ efficiency gains through end-to-end S2P digitalization and AI-enabled procurement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Principal Consultant

Current

S+ Sourcing & Procurement Experts

Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)

Leads a premier procurement consultancy delivering strategic sourcing, category management, SRM, and procurement transformation across diverse industries and continents.
Partners with multinationals in construction, renewable energy, O&G, and industry.
Spearheads the proprietary PMA methodology, S2P digitalization, ESG integration, and spend analytics to drive sustainable competitive advantage.

Strategic Sourcing Category Management Contract Management ERP

Interim CPO, Africa Operations

Telos Transition / Webcor Group

Jun 2023 - Nov 2023 (5 months)

Based in Luanda, Angola, redesigned procurement for a Middle East agro-industrial FMCG group trading soft commodities across Africa. Standardized sourcing, governance, and spend categorization. Replaced spot deals with structured contracts, delivering 9% TCO reduction.
Coordinated with commodity managers in the Middle East and Europe to define supply strategies and mitigate cross-regional risks.

Procurement Governance Risk Management Supplier Performance Category Management Stakeholder Management

LATAM Supplier Development Consultant

ENEL Group

Dec 2022 - May 2023 (5 months)

Engaged by Enel Group to strengthen its supplier qualification pool for high-complexity services across LATAM (Brazil, Chile, and Colombia) in 11 categories: civil works, wind turbine maintenance, and photovoltaic systems.
Applied proprietary procurement intelligence and in-country networks to qualify candidates.
Delivered 100+ compliant suppliers, strengthening vendor base and resilience.

Procurement Sourcing Vendor Onboarding Supplier Quality Audits Scouting

Lead Procurement Contractor

Renova Energia

Mar 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Brazilian renewable energy company with 1.2 GW of wind and photovoltaic capacity. Led the full R2P cycle for Alto Sertão III wind farm, managing cost, delivery, payment terms, logistics, risk, and compliance.
Headed a 7-expert team on a 2-year contract covering civil works, foundations, and wind components: rotors, hubs, nacelles, blades, gearboxes.
Connected 433 MW to the grid on time.

Contract Management Logistics Risk Management EPC Procurement

Interim COO

Hamon Group

Feb 2010 - Feb 2012 (2 years)

Dual role as Supply Chain lead and COO for an air pollution control and cooling systems company serving O&G, mining, steel mills, and pulp & paper. Built the end-to-end supply chain: governance, processes, and KPIs.
Negotiated supplier contracts for Environmental Control and Cooling Towers BUs.
Supported Sales with benchmarking and analytics. Managed EPC claims and disputes to protect margins.

Operations Management Procurement Project Management Vendor Management Process Improvement Supply Chain Management

LATAM Sourcing/Logistics Superintendent

Alstom Power

Nov 2007 - Oct 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Led 50 procurement and logistics professionals across multiple locations, overseeing €500M/year in spend.
Managed procurement for 2 major hydroelectric projects: Rio Madeira (São Antônio and Jirau) and Belo Monte.
Designed a diversified supply matrix for critical castings and forgings across Brazil, Italy, and China to control risks and connect 18+ GW of hydroelectric capacity to the grid.

Sourcing Logistics Supplier Management Contract Management Procurement