Rodrigo Altaf
Procurement & Contracts Lead @DRA Global
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement & Contracts Lead @DRA Global
Toronto, ON, CA
In my role at DRA Global, I lead procurement and contract management for mining projects worldwide, focusing on various engineering disciplines. I implement strategic sourcing initiatives that streamline operations and reduce costs. My efforts contribute to the successful delivery of projects, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Introduction to Project Management, Project Management
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Bachelor, Civil Engineering
University of Toronto
Certificate in Project Management, Project Management
Sheridan College
Supply Chain Connections, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT RODRIGO ALTAF
Most procurement failures in large projects are not caused by price — they are caused by poorly defined risk, weak supplier accountability, and a lack of strategic alignment between procurement and project execution.I am a Procurement and Contracts Lead based in Toronto, with extensive experience designing and executing sourcing strategies in complex project environments and operations, particularly in mining and heavy industry. My focus is not on buying cheaply, but on securing continuity of supply, allocating risk intelligently, and creating long-term value.I have worked on multi-billion-dollar projects across Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Norway, supporting organizations such as Dragados Canada, Rio Tinto, Equinor, and Vale. Across these environments, I have led procurement activities end-to-end — from demand planning and category strategy to contract negotiation, supplier performance management, and close-out.A core part of my work has been improving supplier performance through clear contractual frameworks, measurable KPIs, and disciplined follow-up. This approach has enabled material cost reductions and risk mitigation, including contract renegotiations and variation management delivering up to USD 45 million in annual savings, while maintaining operational reliability.I specialize in long-term category management and framework agreements, achieving 95% frame agreement coverage sustained over five years, and managing contract portfolios of up to USD 300 million per year. I am frequently involved in complex negotiations where scope clarity, delivery certainty, and commercial balance matter more than headline price.Throughout my career, I have contributed across all core procurement functions — subcontracts, purchasing, materials management, expediting, logistics, and supplier integrity due diligence — allowing me to engage confidently with both technical and executive stakeholders.I regularly share perspectives on:Procurement and contracts in EPCM and project environmentsRisk allocation, Incoterms, and supplier behavior under uncertaintyStrategic sourcing, supplier performance, and business continuityThe practical application of AI in procurement and decision-making Toronto, Canada r••••••••@gmail.com +14•••••••32
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