Luiza F.
Category / Sourcing Manager
Notable Highlight
Managed M printing category sourcing for L'O. LATAM, driving M in savings through strategic negotiations on folding cartons and corrugate boxes across six countries.
Experience Summary
Diplomatic professional with 10 years of direct and indirect sourcing experience, progressing from supply chain internships to LATAM Category Manager at L'O. Expertise spans packaging sourcing strategy, contract manufacturing, stakeholder management, and financial analysis across multiple consumer beauty divisions.
Key Achievements
- Manages approximately €80M in annual spend across LATAM packaging and printing categories. - Delivered more than €2.7M in documented cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives across the United States, Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia. - Developed and implemented regional sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement objectives. - Leads supplier relationship management for both regional and global partners across multiple LATAM markets. - Supported major product launches across leading beauty and personal care brands while ensuring cost efficiency and supply continuity. - Managed procurement activities related to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games transportation program, overseeing approximately BRL 8M in contracted services. - Played a key role in SAP ERP implementation, supporting testing, training, and process adoption initiatives.
Skills
Work Experience
LATAM Category Manager
L'O. · 2017 – Present
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process from strategy development to contract agreements.
- Manage Printing Category LATAM with M spend (2023–2025).
- Implement sourcing strategies including Hair Color Folding Cartons US+MX (M saving), Corrugate Boxes BR+MX (M saving), and Folding Cartons Colombia (k saving).
- Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to ensure strategy rollout and key project implementations.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities related to sourcing and propose mitigation strategies.
Sourcing Buyer (Junior – Senior)
L'O. · 2015 – 2017
- Manage Packaging and Contract Manufacturing for L'O. Brazil with M spend (Consumer Product Division: Hair Care, Hair Color, Skincare).
- Manage L'O. Dermatological Beauty Skincare (Cerave, Vichy, SKC, La Roche Posay) with M spend.
- Lead new product launches and value analysis focused on cost reductions.
- Interface with Development, Logistics, R&I, Packaging, and Quality teams.
- Conduct financial analysis, lead month closings, and manage trend and budget forecasting.
Junior Buyer
RF(C · 2015 – 2017
- Source and contract services for the Marketing, HR, and Legal departments of the Fetranspor system (Riocard TI/Riocard).
- Participate in key projects for transport in Rio de Janeiro (Olympics, Biometrics, VLT).
- Contract all services for the Games Card for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games campaign (approximately BRL 8M).
- Perform SAP ERP system implementation as Key User, conducting training and data input simulations.
Supply Chain Intern
AS(GC · 2013 – 2014
- Acquire materials and equipment for the production of various technologies including the Sulfate Removal System (SRU) and Crude Oil Separator (COS).
- Manage logistics and sourcing for the Life Cycle sector (after sales), purchasing spare parts for platforms.
- Execute customs clearance routines including tax classification analysis, expediting sea and air import shipments, and quotation of international freight.
Supply Chain Intern
GE(GC · 2012
- Develop KPIs for the supply chain area.
- Monitor monthly expenses with customs brokers and taxation.
- Interface with tax and accounting sectors.
Logistics Intern
LT(PAO · 2012
- Process customs and release of conference for invoicing of containers through the Port Terminal Management System.
- Update customs positioning daily.