Gabriela Otaviano
Procurement Manager @Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager @Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Dublin, IE
Procurement Category Manager specializing in substation infrastructure within the Amazon Web Services ecosystem. Strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimization, with a deep understanding of power distribution, energy efficiency, and data center operations. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end procurement processes, driving compliance, and delivering significant cost savings while ensuring quality and reliability.Category Management: Developed and managed procurement strategies for substation infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear, and related components, ensuring alignment with AWS’s operational and sustainability goals. • Supplier Relationship Management: Built and maintained strong relationships with global suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to AWS’s standards for quality, delivery, and compliance. • Cost Optimization: Achieved cost savings through competitive sourcing, value engineering, and supplier consolidation while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency. • Risk Mitigation: Assessed market conditions, supplier performance, and geopolitical risks to ensure uninterrupted supply chain operations for mission-critical data center projects. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with engineering, operations, and grid/energy teams to align procurement decisions with AWS’s broader objectives. • Compliance: Ensured adherence to AWS procurement policies, global trade compliance, and regulatory requirements in the energy and utilities sector.
EDUCATION
EAD SEBRAE BRAZIL
Professional Online Course, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Uninove - Universidade Nove de Julho
Bachelor of Administration with Qualification in Foreign Trade, International Business/Trade/Commerce/Logistic
Success Schools Dublin
General English, English Language
Certifications and Continuing Education Units
Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
ITB - Institute of Technology Barueri
High Shcol, Information Technology
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Professional Online Course, Strategic Management
Millennium English School
English for Business, English and Spanish
Project Management Institute
Lean Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma Foundations
ABOUT GABRIELA OTAVIANO
Nationality: Dual Citizenship (Italian and Brazilian)Trilingual (Portuguese, English and Spanish)Contact Details g••••••••@yahoo.ieI am a Trilingual professional (Portuguese, English and Spanish) B.A in Administration with Qualification in Foreign Trade and overall +14 years of experience in Procurement.Career Highlights- Strong and proven experience in analysing complex Supply Chain Scenarios, identify and optimize procurement process efficiency- Strong experience in developing tools, implementing, identify and evaluate suppliers overseas and local market to boost supply chain excellence expected from final clients and manufactures- Performing in-depth market analysis and producing new Alliances, Strategic Sourcing and High levels Negotiations for successfully Agreements for the Business, final Client with Transparency, following Compliance Politics and KPIs.I relocated to Ireland in 2013 in order to improve my business English and gain international exposure. I am eager to develop my career in a company that can benefit from my skills and knowledge to add value to clients or customers.
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