Erik Souza

About Erik Souza

Seasoned leader with over 17 years of experience overseeing global and regional procurement and sourcing strategies within complex supply chains. Demonstrated ability to optimize costs, mitigate risks, and maintain supply continuity for multimillion-dollar portfolios. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, enhancing supplier performance, and aligning procurement and sourcing initiatives with corporate objectives. Successfully designed and implemented global programs and projects supporting operational priorities and sustainability goals. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, I thrive in multicultural environments and excel at forming strategic partnerships that drive innovation and long-term success.

Experience

1. Sourcing Manager - Field Equipment & Services and Manufacturing

   SLB

   Jun 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Responsible for a portfolio of over $130M/Yr under the Field Equipment & Services and Manufacturing Categories across North America.• Direct regional sourcing strategies for high-impact categories, managing multi-million-dollar spend across diverse business units.• Deliver significant cost savings and improved supplier performance through strategic negotiations and long-term agreements.• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, reducing waste and optimizing total cost of ownership.

Education

• Universidade Católica de Petrópolis / Funcefet

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management

• Wharton Executive Education

  Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

• Universidade Metodista de São Paulo

  Profesional, Business Logistics

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Management with Emphasis on Project Management

Skills

• Gestão De Contratos
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Management
• Contract Management
• Supplier Evaluation
• Fornecimento
• Logistics Management
• Aprovisionamento
• Gestão Da Cadeia De Fornecimento
• Logistics
• Communication Skills
• Materials Management
• Cost Reduction/Avoidance
• Negociação
• Fornecimento Estratégico
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Gestão Logística
• Análise De Gastos
• Result Oriented
• Gestão De Suprimentos
• Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Logística
• Project Management
• Transportes
• Fast Learner
• Negotiation
• Transportation
• Setor De Produção De Petróleo E Gás Natural
• Planejamento De Projetos
• Microsoft Excel
• Erp (Planejamento De Recursos Empresariais)
• Compras
• Oil/Gas
• International Logistics
• Pdca
• Cadeia De Fornecedores
• Spend Analysis