Rodrigo Cesar Xavier
Bracell Celulose
Sao Paulo,São Paulo
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Procurement ManagerSupply Chain ManagerSourcing Manager
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkConsulting
Location Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location:
Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Open to relocation:
Yes
Minimum Desired Compensation
R$360000/yr
Important To Me
Company CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home option
25
Years of experience
Strategic procurement and supply chain professional focused on sourcing, board-level pricing analysis, and supplier compliance assessment. Led process redesign, procurement centralization, and automation initiatives that strengthened contract control, logistics coordination, and planning across complex industrial environments.
Work History
Procurement Manager CAPEX
1 Year 2 Months- Led EPC negotiation, contract management, and CAPEX sourcing.
- Coordinated call-off process for Project Star3, supporting new pulp mill plant at MS.
- Directed development of terminals for wood transportation at Hidrovia Parana Tietê under Project Waterway.
- Led upgrade initiatives for Bahia Special Pulp Mill to enhance operational efficiency.
Procurement Manager CAPEX - Project Cerrado
5 Years 1 Month- Led EPC negotiations, managed contracts, and sourced CAPEX to support project objectives
- Evaluated project pricing for company board to inform investment decisions
- Conducted due diligence to assess supplier compliance and identify potential risk factors
Supply Chain and Procurement Project Manager
2 Years 11 Months- Diagnosed supply chain areas, structured current model, and designed vision for future scenarios
- Evaluated, developed, and implemented redesign of processes, policies, systems, and methodologies
- Conducted sourcing and negotiation activities to secure favorable terms for contracts. of current contracts and new categories (centralization)
- Redesigned areas and roles to align with corporate strategic plan
- Executed robotic process automation projects for efficiency in indirect purchasing. / robot process automation (UiPath) for indirect purchasing
- Project conduction with customers along the development of solutions and problem solving
Supply Chain Manager
2 Years 10 Months- Led procurement team for direct, indirect, and service categories, including CAPEX and OPEX
- Managed importation processes for parts and equipment to ensure timely delivery
- Negotiated with 3PLs and transportation companies for inbound and outbound logistics of parts and equipment
- Led demand planning meetings to align supply and demand strategies
- Managed warehouse operations to optimize inventory control
Project Manager for Procurement and Supply Chain
1 Year 1 Month- Managed projects focused on procurement and supply chain initiatives
- Oversaw spend management and cost optimization strategies
- Analyzed BPO processes to identify and recommend improvements
Corporate Procurement Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Negotiated corporate contracts for materials and services across universities, optimizing procurement processes
- Negotiated CAPEX investments and managed contracts for new campuses, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
- Developed and implemented Shared Service area for procurement, streamlining S2P process
Procurement Manager
10 Months- Led procurement team for indirect and services materials (budget of USD500M), overseeing 38 buyers and supporting 70 plants across Mercosur.
- Directed procurement strategies for Marfriq Seara across direct and indirect materials.
- Negotiated supplier contracts for Marfriq Seara to support cost and supply needs.
- Reviewed purchase requisitions and approved sourcing decisions for Marfriq Seara operations.
- Implemented e-procurement system, improving purchasing service level agreement (SLA) performance.
Supply Chain Coordinator
4 Years 1 Month- Negotiated contracts with 3PLs and transportation companies for inbound and outbound logistics.
- Centralized logistic processes for transportation and stock management.
- Supported implementation of S&OP process to enhance collaboration and streamline operational efficiency.
Indirect Materials Coordinator
3 Years 6 Months- Served as Regional Buyer (Americas) for refrigerators and freezers category, managing supplier relationships and sourcing initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts for indirect materials, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies.
- Defined P2P processes and assisted in strategic sourcing and TCO methodology implementation.
- Implementation of e-catalogs and P-Card (for maverick spends)
- Trained key users on MM module functionalities during SAP implementation, enhancing team proficiency in system usage.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain
Sc.M - Business Administration
Graduate - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Contract management
Strategic sourcing
Supplier compliance assessment
Procurement systems
Price negotiation
Cost analysis
Budget planning
Stakeholder management
Analytical thinking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1973-07-27
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Portuguese - Fluent, English - Fluent, Spanish - Advanced
Timeline
Procurement Manager CAPEX
Bracell Celulose
06.2025 - 08.2026Read More
Procurement Manager CAPEX - Project Cerrado
Suzano Papel e Celulose
02.2020 - 03.2025Read More
Supply Chain and Procurement Project Manager
Procurement Garage Consulting
02.2017 - 01.2020Read More
Supply Chain Manager
Hyundai Heavy Industries
03.2014 - 01.2017Read More
Project Manager for Procurement and Supply Chain
VECTE Consulting
02.2013 - 03.2014Read More
Corporate Procurement Manager
Laureate Universities
07.2010 - 12.2012Read More
Procurement Manager
Marfrig Seara
09.2009 - 07.2010Read More
Supply Chain Coordinator
Cia Ultragaz
08.2005 - 09.2009Read More
Indirect Materials Coordinator
Nestlé do Brasil
02.2002 - 08.2005Read More
BSP Business School
MBA from Supply Chain
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FGV-SP
Sc.M from Business Administration
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Universidade Paulista
Graduate from Mechanical Engineering
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