Gustavo Nunes

Managed sourcing activities for a diverse range of materials and services across North America, with an annual spend of approximately $60M. Oversaw critical categories including raw materials, Polypropylene, Injection Molds, Chemicals, Lubes, Forklifts, and company cars. Revamped knowledge management procedures, improving documentation and tracking systems. • Saved $1.5M+ annually through strategic contract negotiations for critical raw materials and contract manufacturing, particularly in resin propylene and conversion cost. • Developed sophisticated contingency plans with polypropylene/resin manufacturers and injection molders, enhancing supply responsiveness and securing adequate amounts of plastic bands inventory, contributing to a 20% increase in supply chain resilience. • Improved Gear oil program for a $2.5M category by introducing competitive supply options that served to redefine pricing mechanisms to better reflect Crown’s product portfolio and reduce total cost by 25% through the implementation of oil reclamation practices aligned with sustainability goals. • Deployed a Global database for Process Materials, enhancing spend visibility, price benchmarking, and market intelligence for a $15M category. • Supervised the transition of the Forklift Program to Lithium Forklifts across multiple locations, managing the replacement of 320 trucks and revamping operational procedures during 2020-2021 cycle.

Steered capital projects and MRO initiatives, focusing on modernizing procurement processes and ensuring operational efficiency across seven manufacturing locations. Engaged in strategic sourcing for a range of categories including tooling parts, bearings, and energy systems. Coordinated with internal departments like Engineering, Finance, and Management to align procurement strategies with business objectives. • Directed a $100M Greenfield project, achieving cost avoidances of $10M+, recognized as the best Greenfield project in the industry due to exceptional execution and results. • Instituted a rigorous and objective selection process for capital suppliers, enhancing supplier reliability and fostering value-adding collaborations. • Launched the CrownDustry Corporate & Startup Project, resulting in 20% savings and recognized as the best 2018 project across Holding companies; presented this project to over 200 senior executives and investors. • Implemented an E-Auction marketplace platform for MRO parts, achieving savings of approximately 30%.

Managed comprehensive capital projects with a focus on procurement strategies across Brazil, Argentina, Spain, and India. Oversaw the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives for complex CAPEX projects valued at $800M. Cooperated with global teams and suppliers to ensure alignment with corporate goals and efficient project execution. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • Led a cross-country initiative to qualify strategic suppliers for capital demand in low-cost countries, resulting in $23M in savings through supplier development and management in best-cost countries. • Spearheaded the start-up and successful operation of the Asia Office in China, enhancing supplier reliability and reducing equipment costs for multiple regions including North America, South America, and Europe. • Devised and implemented a Strategic Sourcing Model as part of a Master's thesis, which led to significant savings and improved supplier onboarding processes. • Streamlined project scopes and reduced market cycle times by implementing smart agreements with critical contractors, enhancing project efficiency and timelines.

Managed procurement activities for strategic MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) contracts across Brazil operations, with an annual spend of approximately $100M, delivering robust strategies to support seamless manufacturing operations and maintain supply chain integrity during critical growth phases and change of MRO Procurement to Latin America role. Highlights of accomplishments in this role include: • Negotiated MRO Contracts and provided thought guidance to regional buyers to align business strategies, execution and spend management. • Pioneered innovative procurement strategies for MRO supplies, ensuring alignment with production demands and operational strategies, contributing to enhanced productivity and cost savings.

Engineer Trainee