Gladson Paiva

Lead Supply Chain Management initiatives for O&M operations across LATAM, supporting renewable energy assets through strategic procurement, supplier management, contract negotiations and cross-functional coordination. Act as a key interface between Supply Chain, Asset Management, Legal, Engineering and Operations to structure procurement strategies, mitigate contractual risks and support operational continuity and performance. Bullet Points: Lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for O&M operations across LATAM Support complex contract negotiations with service providers and key suppliers Coordinate RFQs, supplier evaluation and commercial alignment for multi-country needs Interface with Legal, Asset Management and Engineering on contract and risk-related matters Contribute to supplier performance, inventory strategy and operational continuity across renewable assets Drive process improvements and governance in procurement and supply chain workflows

SCM process creation, since purchase process, implementation of fortnightly meetings with board members for approval of demands in SCM. Logistics and Warehouse inventory were also undertaken in SCM. Inventory conference and process was developed from beginning. Implement purchase and inventory ERPs (We started in Excel and moved for TOTVs system). Negotiation with Suppliers looking for prices and conditions applied for constructors (Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, Suzlon, etc.), since Faisas was a new company on this scenario. Demands related to local government, local authorities, banks, legal demands, was also under this area, with more support from third parties specialized companies. Planning ideal spares mix to be obtained during established periods, considering pricing, lead time and quality as per the budget figures. Determination of minimum stock along with engineering team, in order to guarantee a good maintenance to the fleet of WTGs. Development on new suppliers to repair components locally, in order to minimize maintenance cost impact. Follow the current contract structure and its impacts to SCM department. Guarantee the Fleet operation; Main target of company is reduced down time to increase the value of windfarm itself.

SCM and purchase management, planning of ideal spares mix to be procured during established periods, considering pricing, lead time and quality as per the budget figures. Determination of minimum stock along with engineering team, in order to guarantee a good maintenance to the fleet of WTGs. Development on new suppliers to repair components locally, in order to minimize maintenance cost impact. Follow the current contract structure and its impacts to SCM department. Contract follow up for debtors ageing receivable; O&M contract renew participation with customers meetings with Suzlon CEO and VP; Finance reports of controlling, with planned x actual for each wind farm, Each Wind Farm budget participation; SAP implementation process, since “blueprint” to “go live”; Renegotiation of finance bonds and insurance releases for credit increasing at market; Banking relationship for O&M operations; Suppliers debt renegotiation; Wind farm cost review with Inventory and Overhead maximum focus for optimization of results;

National Treasury management, 8 different states with 7 different companies; Accounts payable with ageing follow up management; Negotiation with local big banks for TOP A credit line and banking conditions; SAP process optimization for automatize all payment flow; Huge and massive work team for monthly immediate closures, all closures at first day of month;

Budget execution, preparing all spreadsheets for consolidation and reporting to India; Budget Balance Sheet and P&L follow up with Holding company; OPEX, PCR (Project Cost Reporting), Overhead preparation and follow up; Accounts payable and receivable coordination; Insurance coverage and risk analysis responsible for hiring all company insurances (EAR, Liability, Property, Transport insurance, etc.); Treasury coordination, renegotiating the current exposure on loans with middle size banks: Fibra, Pine, BIC, ABC, etc.; Cash Flow execution and follow up with Areas; Active management of balance cash in bank, to invest and return finance revenue; Monthly closure participation on validation before the closure;

Treasury daily activities; Cash Flow execution responsible person; Cash Flow follow up, planning x actual, weekly meetings with Holland, Australia and India during 2 years; International payments responsible; Budget execution, preparing all spreadsheets for consolidation; Budget Balance Sheet and P&L follow up with Holding company; OPEX, PCR (Project Cost Reporting), Overhead preparation and follow up;

Issuance of account and fiscal documents; Government obligations fulfillment and follow up; Reconciliation of Accounting Reports; Budget support of entries for comparison; Daily payments and treasury routine.

Responsável pelas seguintes atividades: Gerenciamento das conciliações contábeis; Negociação direta com os fornecedores e clientes; Gerenciamento das operações bancárias, conta corrente e aplicação; Experiência em utilização dos sistemas Oracle, Cash, Finance e Gesplan; Elaboração dos relatórios de conciliações entre a contabilidade ou financeiro;