Nielsen Souza

About Nielsen Souza

Versatile and business-driven Procurement and Supply Chain Executive with 25+ years of experience in IT and Procurement, specializing in cost reduction, supplier management, digital transformation, and logistics optimization. Proven track record in leading global sourcing strategies, managing multimillion-dollar contracts, and developing high-performance teams. Passionate about process automation, stakeholder collaboration, and business efficiency.Highly Skilled on: Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Negotiation, Supplier Relationship Management, Procurement Strategy, Category Management, Contract Management Logistics & Supply Chain: Freight Procurement, 3PL & 4PL Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Transportation Strategy, Network Optimization, Global Trade Compliance, Sustainable Procurement, ESG Iniatives Financial & Risk Management: Cost Reduction, Working Capital Optimization, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Management, Total Cost of Ownership Optimization Digital & Automation: ERP (SAP / SAP S4), Contract Management (Ariba), RPA, AI-driven Procurement, Data Analytics, Spend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, E-procurement & E-auctions. Leadership & Transformation: Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Shared Services Implementation, Talent Development

Experience

1. Procurement Category Director - Transport & Warehousing Regional Procurement Director (Na)

   NSG Group

   Apr 2024 — Present · Toledo, OH, US

   Leading procurement strategies for transportation and warehousing categories globally, managing large on annual spend area across 4 regions, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Deep expertise in supply chain management, logistics, and strategic sourcing. Strong understanding of market trends, carrier relationships, and cost structures to drive value in transportation contracts and warehousing operations. Develop innovative strategies that optimize costs while ensuring high service levels. Experience with process automation, compliance, and risk management to navigate the complexities of global and regional supply chains effectively. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, driving sustainability initiatives, and ensuring adherence to corporate and regulatory standards.

Education

• FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Gestão Empresarial

  2011 — 2013

• University of Tampa

  International Business Immersion, Negócios Internacionais

  2014 — 2014

• Universidade do Vale do Paraíba

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2002 — 2006

• Escola Tecnica Professor Everardo Passos

  Technician, Information Technology

  1991 — 1994

Skills

• Tecnologia Da Informação
• Key Performance Indicators
• Business Strategy
• Disaster Recovery
• Erp (Planejamento De Recursos Empresariais)
• Business Intelligence
• Rede De Computadores
• Itil Certified
• Centro De Processamento De Dados
• Gerenciamento De Serviços De Ti
• Strategy
• IT Management
• Gestão
• Melhoria De Processos
• Outsourcing
• Governance
• IT Service Management
• Sap
• Service Desk
• Change Management
• Team Management
• Data Center
• Information Technology
• Cobit
• Gestão De Projetos
• Terceirização De Serviços
• Negociação
• Integration
• Itil
• Continuous Improvement
• Infraestrutura
• IT Strategy
• Estratégia
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Management
• Team Building
• Sistemas Operacionais
• Process Improvement
• Networking