Felipe Thomaz

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives focused on cost reduction, supplier competitiveness, and long-term value creation. • Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies to enable smarter sourcing decisions and sustainable cost structures. • Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure strong performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service KPIs. • Conduct complex commercial negotiations and support contract management to secure favorable business terms. • Identify supply base risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies and supplier development plans. • Act as a strategic business partner to Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams, supporting operational and strategic initiatives. • Provide procurement insights that support product development, operational planning, and cost management decisions. • Drive initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, reduce excess and obsolete stock, and optimize working capital. • Track cost-saving programs and contribute to procurement performance metrics and reporting. • Promote continuous improvement across the supplier base, strengthening supply reliability and operational performance.

- Managed a procurement portfolio exceeding R$250M in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), innovative molecules, and strategic raw materials. - Negotiated commercial terms with national and international suppliers, improving cost competitiveness and supply reliability. - Led supplier development initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation. - Collaborated with internal stakeholders to translate technical requirements into optimized sourcing solutions. - Supported import planning, S&OP processes, and demand forecasting. - Utilized SAP, Coupa, Excel, and PowerPoint for procurement analytics and decision-making.

- Managed purchasing of imported and domestic materials for generator business unit. - Coordinated with global suppliers to ensure inventory availability and production continuity. - Optimized material allocation and inventory levels across supply chain operations.

- Purchased raw materials and managed inter-plant transfer projects. - Monitored supplier performance to ensure on-time material availability. - Analyzed inventory data and implemented strategies to balance stock levels and reduce shortages.

- Managed phase-out projects and controlled obsolete inventory. - Planned materials and coordinated global allocation to align with production demands. - Supported long-term supply chain optimization initiatives across multiple plants.