Amanda Lunardi

• Accomplished strategic management of the steel materials category and industrial equipment, achieving a cost reduction, tracking commodity cost drivers, monitoring international prices, mitigating risk due to market volatility. • Led contract negotiations, supplier management, and team oversight (intern, junior analyst, and temporary analysts), ensuring efficient procurement processes. • Led sourcing projects for CAPEX of industrial equipment and industrial maintenance services achieving a cost reducti

• Implemented optimization strategies for equipment and materials in power distribution and transmission networks, achieving a cost reduction, measured by budget savings, through volume consolidation, supplier negotiations, and a cost breakdown analysis. • Led the analysis and creation of RFI/RFP, negotiating delivery times, warranty, and price adjustment clauses for global categories of equipment and materials. • Negotiated contractual clauses with suppliers, in collaboration with the legal department,

• Enhanced agricultural equipment procurement efficiency by development of new suppliers, analyzing market trends and negotiating contracts, resulting in a cost reduction measured by budget savings, accomplished through strategic supplier visits and daily coordination with stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. • Achieved a reduction in acquisition costs by optimizing the technical scope of a project, measured through Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Identified and implemented a more c

• Achieved a cost reduction in geotechnology, irrigation, and automotive projects, measured by historical baseline savings, through streamlined procurement and proactive contract management. • Implemented negotiation strategies, managed suppliers, conducted material e cost analysis in autopilot systems, on-board computers, drones, trucks, tractors, harvesters, and agricultural implements.

• Provided crucial support to buyers in crafting orders, obtaining quotes, and concluding negotiations. • Conducted quotes and issued SPOT orders, equating quotes for contract negotiations, contributing to streamlined procurement processes. • Actively managed delivery timelines with suppliers and closely monitored deliveries to ensure timely fulfillment.

• Conducted detailed analysis and continuous monitoring of supplier performance, using quantitative and qualitative metrics to assess punctuality, quality, and efficiency. • Carried out the entry of suppliers into the SAP system, ensuring accuracy and data integrity. • Conducted an extensive cleanup of the supplier database, identifying and correcting discrepancies, resulting in a more cohesive and reliable database. • Developed reports on supplier performance, facilitating strategic decision-making. I