Oracle Procurement Cloud (Key User)
DANIELLA BUSON
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leader
Barueri,São Paulo
Summary
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Leader with 25+ years of experience leading procurement strategy, category management, supplier relationship management and procurement transformation across logistics, retail and industrial operations. Proven track record managing annual procurement spend exceeding R$370 million across strategic categories while delivering sustainable cost optimization and business value.
Trusted business partner to executive leadership, recognized for developing executive business cases, commercial strategies and sourcing recommendations that support capital investments, operational growth and long-term value creation. Regularly prepare 11–20 business cases annually to support strategic procurement and investment decisions.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across CAPEX, OPEX, warehouse infrastructure, automation, cold chain, facilities and logistics services, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HR and Legal to align procurement strategy with business objectives and ensure business continuity.
Proven track record leading complex commercial negotiations, 41+ strategic supplier agreements annually, RFx processes, supplier performance programs, contract management and procurement governance while optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), mitigating supplier risk and strengthening long-term supplier partnerships within multinational organizations.
Overview
3
3
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Manager – Brazil
KUEHNE+NAGEL
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for CAPEX, Facilities, Warehouse Infrastructure, Automation, Cold Chain, Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Corporate Services.
- Developed and executed procurement strategies for capex, facilities, warehouse infrastructure, automation, cold chain, material handling equipment (MHE) and corporate services, aligning with business goals.
- Partner with Executive Leadership, Operations, Engineering, Finance and Business Units to align procurement strategy with business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, RFx processes, commercial negotiations, contract management and supplier relationship management.
- Managed annual procurement spend exceeding R$370 million, achieving sustainable cost optimization and ensuring procurement governance.
- Develop executive business cases, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses and commercial recommendations supporting strategic investment decisions.
- Supported warehouse expansion, automation and cold chain projects, enhancing supplier performance and ensuring operational resilience and business continuity.
Procurement Manager
FACILY
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Applied Strategic Sourcing methodologies across key procurement categories, managing an annual spend of approximately R$130 million and delivering an average cost reduction of 16.59%.
- Established strategic procurement workflows, SLAs and performance KPIs, driving operational excellence, supplier performance and procurement governance across the organization.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement, Facilities, Technology and Corporate Services, partnering with Finance, Legal and business stakeholders to optimize commercial outcomes.
- Managed contract lifecycle activities, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management to align commercial and technical terms while mitigating contractual risks.
- Managed contract lifecycle activities, commercial negotiations and supplier relationship management, ensuring alignment on commercial and technical terms while mitigating contractual risks.
- Led procurement support for 12 business locations across Brazil to standardize processes and ensure scalable operations and consistent supplier management.
- Developed and coached the procurement team on systems, governance, policies and best practices, strengthening procurement capabilities and compliance.
- Developed and coached procurement team on systems, governance, policies, and best practices, enhancing procurement capabilities and compliance.
Procurement Manager
GRUPO BIG | WALMART BRASIL
09.2014 - 02.2021
- Managed an annual procurement spend of approximately R$121 million, delivering an average 15% cost reduction through strategic sourcing, supplier development and commercial negotiations.
- Led strategic sourcing initiatives for Facilities, MRO, HR, Corporate Services, Technology and Operational Categories, partnering with Operations, Finance, Legal and business stakeholders.
- Identified, evaluated and developed strategic suppliers while leading complex contract negotiations to maximize value, strengthen supply continuity and mitigate commercial risk.
- Identified and developed strategic suppliers, leading complex contract negotiations to maximize value and ensure supply continuity.
- Implemented procurement policies and governance frameworks, establishing supplier performance indicators and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Drove supplier relationship management, procurement transformation and sourcing standardization while challenging stakeholders to improve supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
- Managed supplier relationships and procurement transformation, standardizing sourcing processes and engaging stakeholders to enhance supplier performance.
- Supported the start-up of new operations by implementing procurement processes, managing contracts, training procurement teams and applying Strategic Sourcing methodologies across national categories.
Strategic Procurement
GPA | CNOVA | VIA VAREJO
10.2010 - 06.2014
- Managed strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect procurement categories, including Facilities, Operations, IT, Telecommunications, HR and Loss Prevention.
- Led CAPEX and OPEX procurement projects supporting new distribution centers, business expansion and operational infrastructure.
- Managed annual category spend of approximately R$80 million, delivering average annual savings of 12.3% through strategic sourcing, supplier development and commercial negotiations.
- Partnered with Project Management, Operations, Finance and Legal to execute sourcing strategies, supplier selection, contract negotiations and commercial agreements.
- Managed annual category spend of R$80 million, achieving average annual savings of 12.3% through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.
- Developed supplier relationship management programs, contract governance, and commercial audits while ensuring compliance with ISO and SOX requirements and improving supplier performance.
- Led a team of nine buyers supporting procurement activities across seven nationwide distribution and operational sites.
- Supported procurement activities for implementation of 90,000 m² distribution center in Rio de Janeiro and negotiated procurement packages for two new operations, realizing R$2.5 million in project cost reductions.
Education
MBA - Strategic Procurement Management
Universidade Paulista – UNIP
Santana De Parnaiba, Sao Paulo, Brazil12-2023
Associate of Science - Supply Chain & Logistics Management
UNIFIEO
Osasco, Sao Paulo, Brazil 05.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
Procurement Strategy
Category Management
Procurement Transformation
Procurement Governance
Procurement Analytics
RFx Management
Tender Management
eSourcing Platforms
Supplier Relationship Management
Supplier Development
Commercial Negotiation
Contract Management
Contract Lifecycle Management
Market Intelligence
Cost Optimization
Procurement Financial Analysis
Spend Analysis
Business Case Development
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Executive Stakeholder Management
Business Partnering
Risk Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Oracle Procurement Cloud
SAP ERP
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Power BI
Additional Information
LANGUAGES
- Portuguese – Native
- English – Professional Working Proficiency
- Spanish – Basic Working Proficiency
Software
SAP ERP (Key User)
Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Teams
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
- Managed annual procurement spend exceeding R$370 million
- Delivered average cost savings up to 16.59%
- Developed 11–20 executive business cases annually
- Negotiated 41+ strategic supplier agreements per year