Flavia Ernesto

I am a Procurement and Supply Chain professional with international experience across procurement, sourcing, supplier management, business operations and logistics coordination. I have an MBA in International Business, including studies in Procurement and Supply Chain, and have developed practical experience supporting complex international business operations.

In my current role, I support procurement and business operations for an international Oil & Gas environment, coordinating suppliers, purchasing activities, international payments, invoices, shipping and commercial documentation. I work with suppliers and partners across different countries and time zones, including Europe, the United States, China and India.

My procurement experience includes supplier research and sourcing, RFQs and quotation management, supplier evaluation, price and commercial comparison, negotiation support, purchase coordination, supplier communication and logistics follow-up. I am comfortable managing several suppliers and workstreams simultaneously, keeping stakeholders updated and ensuring that requirements, documentation, deadlines and deliveries are followed through.

I have also supported technical procurement projects involving equipment and infrastructure, where accuracy, supplier research and clear communication are particularly important. I enjoy taking a requirement, researching the market, identifying suitable suppliers, gathering and comparing options, and coordinating the process through to delivery.

Beyond procurement, I have experience in business operations and executive support, which has strengthened my organisation, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills. I am highly detail-oriented, analytical and proactive, but I also enjoy building professional relationships and finding practical solutions when projects do not go exactly as planned.

I am particularly interested in remote opportunities in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Procurement Operations and Project Coordination. I am especially interested in international companies where I can use my experience working across suppliers, markets and time zones.

My long-term career goal is to continue developing within international procurement and supply chain, taking on greater responsibility for sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, cost optimisation and end-to-end procurement projects.