Priscila Abade

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About Priscila Abade

Dynamic, results-driven GLOBAL PROCUREMENT LEADER | 12+ Years in SUPPLY CHAIN | Specialized in STRATEGIC SOURCING, CATEGORY MANAGEMENT, PROCUREMENT EXCELLENCE, and DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION With over a decade of global procurement experience across EMEA, LATAM, NA, and APAC, and fluency in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and German, I have led transformative procurement initiatives, establishing procurement as a value creator. Combining a PEOPLE-CENTERED APPROACH with STRATEGIC THINKING, I am a challenge-driven PROBLEM-SOLVER. My expertise spans CATEGORY MANAGEMENT for DIRECT and INDIRECT CATEGORIES, with a track record of turning complex challenges into growth opportunities across industries such as FMCG, ENERGY, FOOD & BEVERAGE, AUTOMOTIVE, FASHION, and BEAUTY. Key Achievements: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION in PROCUREMENT: optimized e-procurement tools like SAP ARIBA, Implemented SAP MM as a KEY USER, pioneered data-driven dashboards at POWER BI, integrating automation and AI to enhance decision-making, streamlined operations, and empowered teams. GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC SOURCING: Managed international projects in Professional Services, driving value through, DATA ANALYTICS, KRALJIC MATRIX, TCO, SRM, and RISK MANAGEMENT. PROCUREMENT EXCELLENCE & PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION: Mapped and transformed procurement processes to strengthen STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT, assuring COMPLIANCE, enhancing operational efficiency by integrating NPS and KPI TRACKING to drive COST SAVINGS, improved SLA adherence, and elevated SERVICE LEVELS. Leveraging DATA ANALYTICS and a commitment to CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. I also facilitated WORKSHOPS and TARGETED TRAINING SESSIONS for SUPPLY CHAIN teams and KEY STAKEHOLDERS, fostering alignment in procurement best practices and building a culture of collaboration and innovation across operations. MBA in PROJECT MANAGEMENT (USP)| Bachelor’s in INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (UNICAMP) Objective: Eager to LEARN and lead initiatives that foster INNOVATION, create SUSTAINABLE value, and drive TRANSFORMATION across Supply Chain. Feel free to contact me! priabade@gmail.com