Rodrigo Leite
Vitória,ES
Summary
I started my career in 2018 as a purchasing intern at ArcelorMittal, where I stayed for 2 years. Later, I worked as a purchasing assistant at RHI Magnesita, managing MRO procurement for client units for 1 year. My interest in technology and operational efficiency led me to the RPA development area within the same company, where I implemented automation solutions using tools like Power Apps, Power Automate, and UiPath. Motivated by my passion for continuous process improvement, I completed my postgraduate studies in Process Automation.
In 2023, I accepted the challenge of returning to ArcelorMittal, now as a raw materials buyer, taking on the management of ferroalloy categories. This role expanded my experience in strategic supply management and supplier development, always focusing on results and innovation.
I have advanced English skills, international experience, and proficiency in analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI. My career path reflects a combination of technical and strategic expertise, aimed at generating value through innovative and efficient solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Raw Material Lead Buyer
ArcelorMittal
06.2023 - Current
- Responsible for ensuring the supply of raw materials to the group's plants across Brazil.
- Expertise in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), Strategic Sourcing, Spend Analysis, Risk Management, KPIs, and SRM.
- Achieved significant savings (PEI, PVG, and TPP) through cost optimization projects and strategic initiatives.
- Development of sourcing and procurement strategies aligned with regional priorities and direct material requirements.
- Management of KPIs and targets to ensure the performance and efficiency of the supply chain.
- Implementation of supply chain strategies to achieve budget goals, risk mitigation, and the delivery of operational targets.
- Collaboration with Lead Users on technical-commercial solution projects.
- Direct interface with the global team to align contracts and create strategic synergies.
- Continuous monitoring of suppliers, markets, and trends to anticipate opportunities and mitigate risks.
- Leadership of continuous improvement projects across business units.
- Utilization of tools and industry publications, including Platts, Metal Bulletin, Argus, Asianmetals, SRM (SAP), SAP ECC, SAP BW, and Metalshub.
- Negotiation of legal contracts between companies.
- Portfolio management with an annual value of approximately MUSD 120.
RPA Developer
RHI Magnesita
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Decision-making on the most suitable automation technology for specific processes, including RPA, Python, Power BI, Power Automate or Power Apps.
- Design of automation processes based on organizational needs and process requirements.
- Creation of detailed technical documentation for each automation project to ensure scalability and knowledge sharing.
- Development of automations using the Robotic Enterprise Framework to standardize and optimize performance.
- Monitoring and follow-up of published automated processes to ensure functionality and alignment with business needs.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of deployed automation projects, ensuring reliability and continuous improvement.
Development and implementation of end-to-end automation solutions for the Brazil Shared Services Center (CSC).
Purchasing Assistant
RHI Magnesita
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Management of MRO material purchases: Handling the entire purchasing cycle of MRO for units in clients.
- Supplier and material development: Identifying, prospecting, and approving new suppliers to expand the supplier base and enhance competitiveness.
- Purchase requisition management: Processing and monitoring purchase requests in the SAP system.
- Contract management: Overseeing supplier contracts, including drafting, analyzing, and reviewing terms.
- Supplier performance analysis: Creating and monitoring reports to evaluate supplier performance, identifying improvement opportunities.
- Supplier relationship management:
- Interfacing with suppliers and conducting commercial negotiations.
- Prospecting and registering new suppliers in the system.
- Performing follow-ups to ensure compliance with deadlines and contractual requirements.
- Logistics monitoring: Tracking the shipment, transportation, and receipt of materials, ensuring on-time and agreed delivery conditions.
- Order management: Monitoring orders and delivery schedules to meet the most urgent factory requirements.
- Commercial proposal analysis: Evaluating technical and commercial proposals to support purchasing decisions.
- Third-party access management: Overseeing access control for service providers at RHI Magnesita Brazil units, ensuring compliance and security.
- Digital project development: Designing and implementing digital solutions to improve productivity and streamline internal processes.
Raw Material Intern
ArcelorMittal
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Management and control of KPIs: Calculation, analysis, and monthly updates of the department's performance indicators.
- Purchase control: Monthly monitoring of the purchasing budget (Planned vs. Actual), assisting in identifying deviations and opportunities.
- Supplier development: Participation in the mapping and approval of new suppliers and materials to expand the supply base.
- Digital project development: Creation of initiatives to increase productivity and optimize internal processes.
- Supplier relations: Direct contact with suppliers to align demands and conduct negotiations, supporting purchasing analysts.
- Data extraction and analysis: Use of SAP, SRM, and BW systems for data extraction and creation of management reports for contract control and oversight.
- Strategic support: Contribution to internal presentations and meetings, including preparing supporting materials.
- Information updates: Monitoring and updating performance indicators and market prices.
- Contract and amendment management:
- Drafting contractual documents and amendments using the NetLex platform.
- Uploading contracts/amendments to the digital signature portal and tracking the process to completion.
- Supporting the entire contracting process, including legal analysis, signature collection, document return, and archiving.
Education
MBA - Process Automation: RPA And Hyperautomation.
PUC Minas
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Production Engineering
PUC Minas
Belo Horizonte12-2022
Skills
- Demand Planning
- Strategic Sourcing
- Global Procurement
- Negotiation
- Advanced Office skills, with a focus on Excel and Power BI
- RPA development using UiPath Studio
- Experience with SAP/SRM/BW
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Certification
- RPA Citizen Developer Foundation - UiPath.
- Advanced English Certificate - LSI Auckland.
- Advanced Excel - Top Training Center.
- Advanced Power BI - LinkedIn Learning.
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma -Grupo Voitto.
- Contract Management and Administration - Live University
- Python for Non-Programmers - LinkedIn Learning.
Timeline
Raw Material Lead Buyer
ArcelorMittal
06.2023 - Current
RPA Developer
RHI Magnesita
06.2022 - 06.2023
Purchasing Assistant
RHI Magnesita
08.2021 - 06.2022
Raw Material Intern
ArcelorMittal
12.2018 - 11.2020
- RPA Citizen Developer Foundation - UiPath.
- Advanced English Certificate - LSI Auckland.
- Advanced Excel - Top Training Center.
- Advanced Power BI - LinkedIn Learning.
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma -Grupo Voitto.
- Contract Management and Administration - Live University
- Python for Non-Programmers - LinkedIn Learning.
MBA - Process Automation: RPA And Hyperautomation.
PUC Minas
Bachelor of Science - Production Engineering
PUC Minas
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