Augusto de Souza
Procurement Operations Manager @Cyclic Materials
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Operations Manager @Cyclic Materials
Built and lead the Procurement & Sourcing function across Canada and the U.S, establishing strategy, governance, and operational structure from the ground up.• Own end-to-end procurement for raw materials, chemicals, packaging, consumables, MRO, and operational services.• Develop procurement policies, SOPs, KPIs, and performance dashboards to drive cost, service, quality, and risk management.• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFQ/RFP) domestically and internationally, negotiating contracts, frame agreements, and SLAs.• Implement category strategies and multi-year sourcing plans aligned with business growth and sustainability goals.• Oversee cost management, budgeting, spend control, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis in partnership with Finance.• Strengthen supplier relationships while mitigating supply chain risks through dual sourcing and contingency planning.• Support ERP implementation, optimizing procurement and inventory processes for data-driven decision-making.• Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Planning, Finance, Logistics) to balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.• Ensure compliance with Incoterms, international trade practices, HS code classification, and logistics best practices.
EDUCATION
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Centennial College
Project Manager
ABOUT AUGUSTO DE SOUZA
I’m a seasoned Sourcing & Procurement professional with over 10 years of experience delivering strategic sourcing solutions, optimizing supplier networks, and driving cost savings through data-driven spend analysis and contract negotiations. I specialize in global sourcing, vendor relationship management (SRM), and procurement transformation initiatives across industries. Passionate about continuous improvement and supply chain optimization, I thrive on aligning procurement strategy with broader business objectives to fuel growth and operational excellence
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