Vinicius Faria
Senior commoditie Buyer @ Stellantis South America
About
Strategic efficiency that reduces costs and ensures continuity of supply.+10 years building results in Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain.+R$ 190M in managed spend, 3 governance programs implemented, +R$10M in negotiated savings.My work follows a clear logic:Spend mapping + Structured sourcing + Governance and execution.I work where negotiation, compliance, and execution meet to generate sustainable savings.✔️ I renegotiated software and service contracts at Stellantis, reducing annual IT costs by 15% and ensuring critical SLA levels.✔️ I conducted strategic commodity sourcing at GE Vernova, reducing the average unit cost by 12% and generating $4 million in annual savings.✔️ I negotiated prototyping and tooling supplies at FCA, reducing lead time by 28% and preserving development schedules.✔️ Structured contract policy and accelerated the purchase approval cycle, reducing average approval time by 42% and mitigating contractual risks.✔️ Led Lean and 5S initiatives that reduced MRO losses by 22% and decreased inventory levels by 18%.And how do I put this into action?✔️ With advanced negotiation, spend analysis, and contract management.✔️ With SAP, Power BI, and e-sourcing tools.✔️ With consistent performance in strategic purchasing, supplier management, and contract compliance.I speak Portuguese (native) and English (advanced).Currently enhancing training with courses in Strategic Sourcing, Advanced Negotiation, and Contract Management.Words that define me behind the scenes:Negotiation - Pragmatism - Precision - PersistenceIf you need someone who can convert complex contracts and scattered suppliers into measurable savings and supply continuity, send me a message.
Brazil
Greater Belo Horizonte
Consumer Goods
Negociação de compras, Espanhol, Gestão de custos, Margem de Lucro, Categorização, Monitoramento de Mercado, Estratégia de produtos, Negociação de contratos de fornecedores, Relações comerciais, Merchandising, Gestão de Sortimento, Gerenciamento de categorias, Transformação digital, Impostos, Gestão de projetos, Planejamento financeiro, Distribuição, EDI, Orçamento, Liderança
Experience

Senior commoditie Buyer
Бетин, MG
• Led strategic procurement management for technology services, achieving annual savings of R$2,000,000 and managing a spend of R$60,000,000 • Reduced the number of suppliers by 18% and increased contractual efficiency by 25% • Responsible for contract renewal, management, and negotiation, including spot and strategic demands • Used SAP Ariba to perform sourcing, supplier evaluations, and order issuance • Negotiated contract clauses with support from technical, financial, and legal departments • Achieved additional savings of R$500,000 through contract review and supplier rationalization • Prepared spend reports and dashboards in Power BI to support decision-making • Coordinated the interface between IT, finance, legal, and suppliers to ensure compliance • Reduced average contracting time by 20 days and increased spot demand fulfillment by 30% • Managed the contract lifecycle using Oracle Procurement Cloud and advanced Excel • Conducted supplier risk analysis and implemented mitigation plans • Ensured 100% compliance in contract renewals and reduced operating costs by 7% • Implemented supplier evaluation models with SQL and Tableau for continuous monitoring • Fostered continuous improvement initiatives and best practices in procurement processes • Supported global sourcing strategy and implementation of framework agreements with key suppliers Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Buyer
Белу-Оризонти, MG
• Led strategic acquisitions of commodities and industrial services, managing spend in excess of R$100,000,000 and generating annual savings of R$4,000,000 • Increased on-time delivery rate by 22% and reduced lead time by 12 days • Responsible for purchasing electrical centers, air conditioning systems, automation, and installation materials • Used SAP MM and Ariba to manage orders, contracts, and electronic catalogs • Negotiated engineering and automation service contracts with a focus on scope and costs • Achieved an average cost reduction of 8% per project, resulting in R$4,000,000 in savings • Developed sourcing models and financial evaluations in advanced Excel and VBA • Implemented Lean initiatives applied to the procurement process to eliminate waste • Improved purchasing process efficiency by 35% and reduced rework by 40% • Monitored KPIs and operational reports with Power BI and Tableau for decision making • Negotiated framework agreements and service level agreements with strategic suppliers • Ensured 98% contract compliance and reduced the payment cycle by 10 days • Integrated supplier data using SQL and financial health for risk and performance analysis • Fostered alignment between procurement and project teams to optimize costs and deadlines • Trained the purchasing team in sourcing, negotiation, and cost analysis methodologies

Buyer
Бетин, MG
• Managed MRO and input purchases, administering an annual spend of R$10,000,000 and reducing costs by 12%, equivalent to R$1,200,000 • Reduced inventory replenishment time by 25% and decreased average lead time by 8 days • Responsible for the acquisition of packaging, tools, abrasives, and measuring instruments • Used SAP MM and Excel for inventory control, requisitions, and purchasing planning • Served as contract manager, ensuring control, compliance, and SLA optimization • Implemented consolidated negotiations that increased purchasing power by 15% • Created performance dashboards in Power BI to track MRO KPIs • Led the sector's 5S program to promote organization, standardization, and continuous improvement • Increased parts availability by 18% and reduced losses by 22% • Applied RFQ tools in SAP Ariba and analyzed proposals with ABC analysis in Excel • Developed local suppliers to reduce dependence on imports and supply chain risks • Achieved 10% savings on supply contracts and 20% reduction in inventory • Documented processes and flows in SharePoint and MS Project for improvement management • Conducted supplier audits and technical quality and compliance assessments • Supported the operational team in implementing maintenance and input control practices Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Professor
Белу-Оризонти, MG
● Professor of the International Purchasing – Import module in the Graduate Program in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. ● Involved in training purchasing professionals, covering import strategies, international negotiation, costs, and logistics. ● Strong connection between theory and practice, based on real market experience.

Buyer
Бетин, MG
• Coordinated the purchase of automotive prototypes and tools, managing a spend of R$20,000,000 and generating savings of approximately R$4,000,000 annually • Negotiated agreements that reduced the average unit cost by 14% and accelerated deliveries by 10 days • Responsible for the acquisition and negotiation of bodywork and assembly items for vehicle projects • Used SAP SRM and Excel to control POs, contracts, and track costs • Conducted biweekly purchasing meetings, preparing minutes and tracking actions and deadlines • Ensured the delivery of 95% of prototypes within the established schedule • Applied cost breakdown analysis and cost modeling in PowerPoint and VBA • Interacted with technical and engineering areas to validate specifications and technical alignment • Reduced specification deviations by 30% and increased the parts approval rate by 25% • Managed tooling contracts using Oracle Procurement and project management system • Negotiated with international and local suppliers to optimize lead times and reduce logistics costs • Achieved savings of R$4,000,000 per year through renegotiation and consolidation of suppliers • Created supplier performance reports in Tableau and dashboards in Excel • Coordinated prototype receipt logistics and initial quality control • Provided technical and commercial support for alignment between production, engineering, and development

Comprador Pleno/ Buyer
Бетин, MG
● Compras de itens elétricos e eletrônicos para fabricação de painéis elétricos destinados à indústria, navios sonda e plataformas offshore. ● Gestão de commodities como relés, fusíveis, instrumentos de medição, placas eletrônicas e componentes industriais. ● Atuação como gestor de contratos. ● Interface com fornecedores nacionais e internacionais. ● Principais conquistas: Premiação: Clear Thinker - Suppliers Agreement Indicação do empregador: CIPA Pioneiro em negociação e implantação de Agreements com diversos fornecedores. Conseguindo resultados da ordem de ~R$500K anual. Redução do tempo de Compra e custos.

Comprador/ Buyer
Belo Horizonte e Região
● Compras e negociações de itens diretos e indiretos, incluindo ferramentas, químicos, usinados, elétricos, hidráulicos, TI e materiais de escritório. ● Atuação em gestão de contratos e homologação de fornecedores. ● Participação em auditorias internas e diligenciamento. ● Base sólida em processos de compras e supply chain.
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