Erna Cabral

 Provide procurement services in all of organizations business entities: ModDsys- Modular Construction, Nareta-Wellness cabins, sauna, Zadeh -Automation solution, Kefi - Hospitality, F&B, VAST- Retreats, Something Design- Fusing architecture, interior design, InnoBuild- Importer and Wholesaler
 Lead and coordinate all the activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts carried out by buyers.
 Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team that consistently meets and exceeds organizational objectives.
 Develop and implement forward-thinking procurement strategies that harmonize with our companys vision and mission.
 Cultivate and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with strategic suppliers while engaging in collaborative negotiations and contract management.
 Spearhead cost-saving initiatives throughout the procurement process without compromising quality or service delivery.

 Plan, define category strategy, tender and procurement of goods, services and other expenditures for non-trade requirement in line with procurement policy, procedures and contracts.
 Develop the overall sourcing strategy to be followed and implemented by the team. Ensure that process is followed consistently, effectively and efficiently by the team and maintain the quality of service.
 Initiate and implement cost savings projects by performing spend and contract analysis, and formulating process improvement.
 Manage the team in performing end-to-end procurement process to sustain customer satisfaction by ensuring to supply/deliver all the materials required at the right place, at the right time, at the best price, with the right quantity and with the best quality.
 Structurally manage the supplier base through direct involvement in scouting, auditing, selecting, approving and monitoring vendors and partners to ensure products and services cost optimization, quality and delivery performance.
 Continuously develop and maintain a vendor base that is sustainable, financially stable and strategic long-term partners, who can consistently meet and exceed our requirements on cost (competitiveness), quality (product/service level) and delivery (on time per contract/agreed).
 Align and work closely with Projects to ensure on-time procurement of all major store assets and require materials will be deliver on time and meet the project timelines.
 Develop annual procurement plan and budget.
 Conducting regular performance reviews and taking care of team’s development plans and capabilities.

 Category Manager for FM Services, Accommodation & Labour Services, Marketing, and Corporate Social Responsibility Business Unit.
 Leads, defines and delivers a complete end to end Procurement services for a defined set of Categories using a Category Management process with clear \[short, medium and long-term\] fiscal and service targets for delivery.
 Lead high value negotiations, review, analyze and finalizing Contracts/ Service Agreements.
 Manage the Post Contract administration, contractual meetings, issuing contractual notices & correspondences to secure company rights in line with Conditions of Contract, Certification of all main contract valuations, variations, claims
 Recognize, understand and contribute towards the medium to long-term objectives of the Procurement Department and to support the Head of Supply Chain in the execution of the Procurement Business Plan.
 Establishing synergies through supplier partnership programs and initiating strategic vendor alliances.
 Responsible for building strategic relationship with key vendors considering all the stake holders interest.
 Appreciably managed the Negotiation with suppliers on costs, commercial and contractual terms especially on high value items.
 Formulates the supply strategy for relevant product categories.
 Managed multiple procurement projects simultaneously, prioritized according to companys strategic, financial and operational requirements.
 Responsible in leading the team to achieved remarkable savings and continuous improvement formulation and implementation.
 Manage, train and mentor the buyers group.
 Ensure KPIs for the team and personal development programs are in place and met.

Subsidiary of Seiko Epson Corporation Procurement Supervisor - October 2002 to February 2005