
Rita Reis
@ritareis
Senior Buyer at DAF Caminhões Brasil who delivered US$841K in savings through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
What I'm looking for
At DAF Caminhões Brasil, I managed a logistics procurement portfolio of approximately US$16.8M and delivered approximately US$841K in savings through strategic sourcing, negotiations, cost analysis and alternative sourcing strategies. I also worked across indirect procurement for Logistics, Engineering, Facilities, After Sales, IT and Marketing.
Earlier, I worked in procurement and logistics at companies including General Motors, Volkswagen do Brasil and Ford Motor Company. I’m particularly interested in senior individual-contributor opportunities in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics and Indirect Procurement, where I can generate value through negotiation, supplier management, cost optimization and process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contract Compliance Advisor
Sep 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
• Conduct audits and monitor the execution of contracts related to the artistic bodies of Theatro Municipal, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, applicable regulations and established procedures.
• Analyze contracts carried out by the Organization responsible for managing Theatro Municipal, identifying inconsistencies, areas of concern and potential risks in contract execution.
• Review pr
Podcast Operations Manager | International Digital Business
Mar 2020 - Aug 2025 (5 years 5 months)
• Entrepreneur leading a remote services business, supporting international clients and entrepreneurs across digital business and operations projects, with a Canadian Wellness Coach as the main client and long-term engagement.
• End-to-end project management, including scope, priorities, timelines, deliverables, stakeholders and performance tracking.
• Managed the Canadian client’s podcast operati
Senior Buyer | Strategic Procurement & Indirect Procurement
Mar 2016 - Feb 2020 (3 years 11 months)
• Led strategic procurement of indirect goods and services across Logistics, Engineering, Facilities, After Sales, IT and Marketing, with full sourcing and negotiation responsibility for industrial packaging solutions, including plastic and metallic packaging.
• Managed an approximately US$16.8M logistics procurement portfolio (2026 equivalent value), leading annual budget planning, spend analysis
• Managed procurement of consumables and services for modular container units across headquarters and multiple branch construction sites, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance and operational continuity in a multi-site environment, while supporting sourcing, negotiations and supplier management across operational requirements.
• Led strategic sourcing initiatives for the After Sales / Powertrain business, performing detailed cost breakdown analyses to reduce engine component costs across domestic and international suppliers.
• Led sourcing of production plastic parts and tooling contracts, supporting vehicle programs through strategic supplier development, import coordination, and cost optimization initiatives.
Purchasing & Logistics Specialist
Finupe Pisos Elevados
Mar 2011 - Jun 2012 (1 year 3 months)
• Played a key role in establishing the company’s Brazilian operations, structuring Procurement, Foreign Trade and Logistics, in coordination with cross-functional teams in Portugal and Brazil, marking a transition from logistics into strategic purchasing.
• Managed end-to-end international procurement and import operations for flooring systems and installation components, overseeing demand planni
• Led international import coordination of automotive components from Japan and Thailand, ensuring the timely implementation of running change parts into the assembly line while safeguarding production continuity and minimizing operational risk.
• Operated in two distinct functions within the Logistics department: leading analysis of logistics investment initiatives, developing project timelines, and securing senior management approval; and supporting new vehicle launch programs through cross-functional coordination, ensuring system data accuracy to prevent material shortages or excess inventory in the plant.
Senior Logistics Analyst
Thyssen Krupp Molas e Barras Estabilizadoras
May 1997 - Aug 2001 (4 years 3 months)
• Operated in two core functions within the Logistics area: managing customer service and production planning for • Led two core functions within the Logistics area: customer service and production planning for automakers and industrial clients, managing inventory analysis, delivery deadline negotiations and cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time performance; and Shipping operations, cont
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fundação Getulio Vargas / FGV
MBA, Management in Foreign Trade and International Business
2012 - 2014
Universidade Metodista de São Paulo
Graduation, Administration (International Trade)
1993 - 1996
ETE JORGE STREET
High School Diploma, Industrial Computing
1989 - 1991
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