Lorenna Muniz
Senior Capex Procurement @ Alcoa
About
Supply Chain professional with 6+ years of experience, specialized in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement for high-complexity CAPEX projects in industrial environments. Proven track record in end-to-end sourcing, contract management, and supplier negotiation, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and schedule adherence. Strong expertise in bidding strategies, commercial analysis, and supplier development aligned with ESG and compliance standards. Experienced in delivering savings and performance through data-driven decision-making and KPI management, acting as a key interface between stakeholders to ensure project execution and sustainable value creation. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:- Managed a portfolio exceeding $50M USD in spend, achieving an average of 15% in savings through strategic negotiations and consistent fulfillment of corporate targets.- Consistently rated as a high performer for successfully delivering over 16 projects within scheduled lead times, mitigating unforeseen risks, and receiving the 'You Make the Difference' award for proactive leadership.- Managed contract change orders for large-scale projects, ensuring the traceability of 111 contracts and $6M USD in amendments. This initiative enhanced data-driven decision-making and was subsequently scaled as a best practice to other manufacturing plants in Brazil.EXPERTISE: - Strategic Sourcing and Procurement- Capex Procurement- Contract negotiations.- Strong supplier segmentation, supplier performance and relationship management- Good Excel skills and confidence in working with operational data- Use of computer tools such as Microsoft Excel, CLMs, SAP Ariba, Fairmarkit.- Data-Driven Decision Making- Critical Thinking and Analytical Mindset- Result-oriented Problem Solving- Strategic Influence & Stakeholder Management- Customer service minded.- Resilience and Conflict Resolution- Adaptability and Lifelong Learning LEARNING:- Deutsch (Begginer - A1)- Power Automate- Power BIAvailability to change country.
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Brazil
Mining & Metals
Interpersonal Skills, Organization Skills, Microsoft Power BI, Capital Projects, Contract Negotiation, Acquisitions, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Skills, Strategic Negotiations, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, DocuSign, Acompanhamento de cliente, Comércio internacional, Conformidade com os padrões, Objetivos financeiros, Gestão da cadeia de suprimentos, Relatórios de análise
Experience

Senior Capex Procurement
Greater São Luís Area
- Leading full-cycle procurement for high-complexity equipment and services (civil works, electromechanical, and automation) with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring strict adherence to project schedules, and ability to mange multiple and simultaneously projects. - Performing technical and legal reviews of scopes and contract drafts to mitigate commercial risks and optimize costs, lead times, and payment terms. - Conducting complex negotiations using diverse methodologies, including on-site and e-auction tools, focusing on performance targets, savings, and high-performance procurement systems. - Executing detailed comparative analyses of bidders, evaluating unit price compositions, financial risks, and synergy between contract packages to leverage value and reduce indirect and mobilization costs. - Ensuring process integrity and compliance according to global guidelines, while developing and qualifying new suppliers aligned with corporate sustainability and ESG criteria. - Acting as a strategic bridge between engineering teams and suppliers, ensuring technical requirement fulfillment and mediating conflicts (delays and claims) to maintain long-term partnerships. - Monitoring KPIs and procurement timelines through dashboards, providing systematic reporting on savings and performance for corporate strategic visibility. - Demonstrating resilience under pressure, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency in mitigating emerging project issues and bottlenecks.

Capex Procurement Specialist
Alumar | São Luís-MA
In this experience, I acted as outsourced workforce in the Capex Procurement sector for Alcoa – Alumar. - Strategic procurement management of products, equipment, and specialized services for dam construction, managing a spend of approximately $20M USD with a major focus on long-term contracts (1 to 2 years). - Consistent delivery of financial results, achieving targets of 20% savings in product purchasing and 9% in various service contracting, from Engineering to Construction Execution. - Responsible for the issuance and governance of legal contracts, covering services and equipment with spends ranging from approximately $2M to $5M USD. - Implementation of contract amendment management and cost mapping to provide company visibility into the impacts of amendments and claims on the initial project budget. - Critical and technical review of bidding documents to identify and mitigate commercial risks, ensuring the legal and operational security of the projects. - Acting as an expert in corporate tools for the regional team, conducting training and personalizing procurement processes in the sector. - Direct involvement as backup for leadership at local and global levels, providing visibility on critical and strategic matters to Global Impoundments leadership in meetings conducted 100% in English.

Maintenance Contracts Analyst
Greater São Luís Area
- Analyst responsible for Preventive Maintenance Contracts across Construction Unit branches throughout the Northern Region (covering the states of MA, PI, AM, and PA). - Management and scheduling of preventive maintenance plans for Caterpillar construction equipment fleets, ensuring maximum operational availability of assets through scheduled overhauls. - Monitoring and control of performance indicators via Power BI and Excel, performing data processing from SAP to ensure deadline accuracy and operational efficiency of maintenance services. - Strategic support to the sales team in contract renewals and prospecting of new value-added services, converting "parts-only" customers into preventive maintenance customers. - Planning and optimization of field technician routes to maximize the number of services per route, ensuring logistical efficiency and reduction of operational costs. - Acting as a focal point for Michelin tire sales, performing price control and sales events, and ensuring physical stock availability and system accuracy for high-demand models. - Preparation of daily sales performance reports for the regional office, providing visibility on goal attainment and driving commercial engagement in the new parts sector. - Management of the order cycle for service invoicing, ensuring compliance with the sector's financial and commercial targets.

Management Assistant (Supply Chain)
São Luís, MA
- Participation in an intensive program focused on solving complex business problems, leading the winning team of the Trainee Program by developing a strategic sales recovery project. - Executive Presentation & Data Visualization: Recognized by the Supply Chain Director for excellence in executive presentations, resulting in an invitation to lead Power Point and Data Visualization training for the corporate Supply Chain team. - Experienced in reporting and defending strategic projects to Board and C-level executives, demonstrating strong business acumen and the ability to synthesize complex information.

Supply Chain Associate
São Luís e Região, Brasil
- Managing the network of products transferred between units to supply Resellers, Distribution Centers, and Points of Sale, ensuring inventory readiness according to the demand signaled by the Sales team. - Monitoring and maintaining adherence to Inventory Policy, developing an internship project focused on reducing overstock and mitigating losses due to expiration (Shelf Life). - Controlling and scheduling raw materials and production supplies, ensuring a continuous flow to meet beer production needs, from brewing to the packaging line. - Directly supporting factory and logistics routines, utilizing Ambev management tools to optimize processes and ensure the delivery of area KPIs.

Supply Chain Intern
São Luís, Maranhão
Allocated in the Procurement Opex sector at Alumar, in São Luís-MA. - Execution of quotation and bidding processes for the purchase of materials and products focused on operational supplies, managing negotiations ranging from R$ 60k to R$ 3 million, documenting processes according to company compliance standards, and ensuring transparency and evidence across all stages of the procurement process. - Preparation of detailed commercial maps for comparative supplier analysis and systematic reporting of savings to immediate leadership. - Conducting negotiations through traditional methodologies and online auction tools via SAP Ariba, aiming for cost optimization and improved commercial conditions. - Prospection of new partners for the purchasing platform (Alcoa Buy), ensuring greater competitiveness and autonomy for the unit's requesting users, with the addition of 17 new supplier catalogs to the portal.

Foreign Trade Intern
MF Trading Company
São Luís, Maranhão
MF Trading is a foreign trade consultancy focused on streamlining and optimizing import processes for companies in the São Luís (MA) market. - End-to-End Import Management: Leading full-cycle import processes, performing quotes with Chinese suppliers in English to meet diverse client demands, as well as conducting total landed cost simulations to support client decision-making. - International Logistics & Freight Management: Responsible for ocean freight quoting through direct contact with carriers, ensuring optimized routing and pricing, while managing full follow-up from origin to final delivery. - Customs Compliance & Documentation: Technical review of customs clearance documents (Proforma, Commercial Invoice, NCM), ensuring strict adherence to Brazilian regulations, import licenses, and declarations. - Technical Translation & Executive Reporting: English-Portuguese translation of technical product specifications and preparation of detailed presentations to support client decision-making. - ERP Implementation & Training: Strategic role in implementing the company's new ERP system, managing database input for order tracking, invoicing, and accounts receivable, while providing training to end-users.

Production Planning and Control Assistant
Distribuidora Norte Industria e Comercio

Administrative assistant
Esse Comercio de Produtos de Limpeza
Parauapebas
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