Leonardo Gayer

Experience

• 

  Central de Licitacoes do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul - CELIC/RS

  Feb 2002 - Apr 2007

  Procurement Specialist

  • Participated in the first training class for City Clerks in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. I helped to implement the purchase modality at the State, saving more than CAD 8 million in public resources, just in the first two years.• Acted extensively in the implementation of the Electronic Auction and Face-to-Face Auction modalities in the State of Rio Grande do Sul using the “Compras RS“ website platform, developing the use of operating systems and integrating the Auctioneer's support team.• Worked in the project for the sale of real estate in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in several municipalities in the State, executing each bidding process in person.• Developed activities, conducted procurement processes in all modalities, analyzing documentation and price proposals, prepared addendum, participated in meetings with suppliers published awards on the State website, monitored legal deadlines, appeals and control of spreadsheets Show less

• 

  Fundacao de Apoio da UFRGS - FAURGS

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2020

  Procurement Supervisor

  • Led procurement for over 500 sourcing projects, overseeing a CAD $35M budget and managing more than 10,000 procurement processes. Accelerated order processing by 270% through the development and implementation of a customized procurement system (Procurement Portal). Achieved an average of 15% first-year savings by leading the successful deployment of a purpose-built ERP platform.• Managed end-to-end procurement, reviewed and prepared specifications, conditions, and legally binding documents for the formal tendering of equipment and services.• Received and reviewed requisitions for goods and services, created purchase orders in the ERP system, tracked supplier delivery dates and product quality, and resolved shipping issues.• Trained staff and collaborated with internal stakeholders to optimize procurement workflows using the new system.• Provided vendor management to ensure all material and resource orders met customer requirements and delivery expectations.• Created and developed new vendor relationships to supply indirect goods and services by launching a Supplier Portal.• Provided administrative support to the procurement team and other departments as needed. Show less

• 

  Fundmed - Fundacao Medica do RS

  Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

  Procurement Specialist

  • Worked remotely as a consultant for 10 projects and managing approximately CAD 4 million, providing support to purchases, applying relevant legislation and procedures for proper auditing.• Participated in the project that was responsible for the procurement intended to adapt and expand the physical area of the Hemotherapy Service of the “Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre”, inaugurated in July 2022. • Conducted end-to-end procurement processes, created Request For documents (RFx), quotations, adjusted templates for purchasing documents and contracts.• Acted as a liaison between the business units’ project coordinators and the Hospital• Tracked and expedited supplier orders to meet project timelines; resolved delivery discrepancies quickly and efficiently.• Maintained accurate purchasing records and supported product forecasting in collaboration with sales and operations teams.• Build and trained the team and stakeholders regarding the legislation, procurement process and managing projects. Show less

• 

  RBC

  May 2024 - Apr 2025

  Client Advisor Internship

  Proactively engage with clients in the branch and deliver an outstanding service experience through completing transactions and by identifying opportunities for advice, solutions, digital enablement and partner introductionsFocus on education and demonstration, leverage technology to deliver a memorable client experience, drive solutions and retain businessContribute to team results by listening and spotting opportunities to offer additional advice, introduce clients to the capability of RBC partners, or personally fulfil client solutionsProactively take ownership of resolving and preventing client banking problemsCultivate and maintain relationships with partners to work as one RBC teamManage risks by adhering to compliance routines, processes, and controls to protect client and shareholder interests while completing transactions Show less