Danielle Gonçalves

Experience

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  Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional

  Aug 2011 - May 2017

  Development Engineer

  • Led an indirect team to develop new suppliers for International loadings of raw material for Blast Furnace, mainly responsible for outbound in China, Colombia and India.• Coordinated a cross-functional auditors team to comply and safeguard 0,5 bi USD/year shipments.• Implemented and coordinated training procedures for over 60 Lab operators to ensure the required knowledge of safety and environmental risks was compliant with the Company's operational standards procedures (SOPs).• Implemented automation projects to support and make daily business routines easier for stakeholders.• Implemented quality tools and programs (PDCA, 5W2H, and 5S), establishing a continuous improvement mindset driving focus on customer centricity. Show less

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  Takeda

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2024

  • Managed a direct team of 3 procurement solutions professionals for the LATAM region, providing coaching and development opportunities to foster career growth and enhance productivity. • Managed operations for both Direct and Indirect Procurement, leading the team on the purchasing processes execution, such as eSourcing, eAuctions, Standard Due Diligences, RFIs, RFQs and RFPs using the Ariba platform• Collaborated cross-functionally to improve the supplier registration process by reducing its cycle time from 45 to 15 days (67%), ensuring timely delivery of critical materials and services for the company.• Implemented global projects and systems, such as Procurement Ways-of-Working standardization, Digital Accruals, Takeda Solutions Portal (TSP), SAP/ARIBA, etc.• Developed and implemented sourcing and supplier enablement procedures to enhance compliance with company standards. Show less • Negotiated contracts with suppliers obtaining a year-on-year P&L savings of around 6%.• Improved by 15% local survey rate related to Procurement services due to outstanding stakeholder management.• Aligned and implemented global business strategies related to Facilities, Utilities, Professional Services, IT, RH, Benefits and Logistics categories in Brazil sites.• Managed an indirect team of 3 Procurement professionals for over 40M USD purchases in the Indirect Materials and Services categories.• Developed new and preferred suppliers to reduce the number of contracts and vendors, improving contracts management and increasing the quality and level of suppliers.• Engaged and supported the team to achieve goals, overdelivering the targets by 5%. Show less

  • Sr Procurement Manager LATAM

    Jul 2021 - Apr 2024

  • Sr Procurement Manager Brazil

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Indirect Procurement Manager

    Jun 2017 - Oct 2020
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  University Canada West

  Jul 2024 - now

  MBA Candidate