Luiz Zoppi

Role purpose Global sourcing and procurement role responsible for developing international supplier networks and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple product categories. Scope of responsibility Responsible for end-to-end global sourcing across core food, beverage and non-food categories, managing international supplier networks across Asia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and North Africa. Supporting procurement activities across a multi-million-pound annual spend while driving supply chain optimisation and commercial value. Key responsibilities include: • Leading global sourcing initiatives across multiple product categories • Identifying, qualifying and developing manufacturing partners across international markets • Managing tenders, negotiations, contracts and supplier relationships • Conducting spend analysis and supporting category strategy development • Collaborating with technical, supply chain, finance and commercial teams • Supporting private label and new product development with international manufacturers • Improving and standardising sourcing and supplier management processes Achievements • Delivered multi-million-pound cost savings across multiple categories • Built and managed a diverse international supplier base across multiple regions • Strengthened responsible sourcing through robust supplier selection and quality assurance

Role purpose Responsible for developing international sourcing and managing import supply chains to support the growth of specialty food products in the UK market, supporting the sourcing and distribution of specialty food products across international markets. Scope of responsibility Managed end-to-end import operations and supplier relationships across LATAM and EMEA, overseeing a portfolio of more than 2,000 SKUs and supporting procurement and supply chain activities across a £2M annual budget. Key responsibilities included: • Developing and managing international supplier relationships across multiple regions • Coordinating import logistics and supply chain operations from origin to UK distribution • Supporting sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations for specialty food products • Leading new product introduction and market entry initiatives for the UK market • Implementing reporting and performance monitoring tools to improve operational visibility Key achievements • Developed Tableau dashboards to track procurement KPIs, improving data-driven decision-making • Led the planning and execution of UK market entry initiatives for new product ranges • Managed supply chain operations across LATAM and EMEA for a portfolio of more than 2,000 SKUs • Introduced visual project management tools that improved product development efficiency by 20%

Responsible for sourcing construction materials and subcontracted services to support the delivery of commercial construction projects, ensuring cost control, supplier reliability and timely project execution. Key responsibilities • Managed sourcing of construction materials and subcontracted services across multiple projects • Negotiated supplier and contractor agreements to secure competitive pricing and maintain quality standards • Identified and onboarded new suppliers to strengthen the supplier base and improve procurement efficiency Achievement • Supported the successful delivery of multiple construction projects with 100% on-time material availability

Responsible for managing international sourcing and import operations across multiple product categories for one of Brazil’s leading supermarket groups. Key responsibilities • Coordinated import operations for a portfolio of approximately 20,000 SKUs across multiple categories • Negotiated with suppliers across 36 countries, securing competitive commercial terms • Built and managed strategic supplier partnerships across South America, Asia and Europe • Led and developed a team of 12 professionals, improving operational performance and productivity Achievement • As division head, contributed to revenue growth from £91.25M to £123.5M within two years (35.3% increase)

• Reduced transport costs by 45% by outsourcing logistics and eliminating the internal lorry fleet. • Increased raw material efficiency by 18% through new supplier incentive structures. • Reduced labour disputes by implementing specialised legal and HR advisory support. • Developed an Excel system for real-time freight pricing based on shipment weight. Achievements Reduced transport costs in 45% and increased raw material input by 18%.