Alex Castro

Prezado(a) Hiring Manager,

Gostaria de expressar meu interesse na posição de Diretor de Compras. Possuo mais de 18 anos de experiência liderando operações de procurement nas Américas, com histórico consistente na geração de valor por meio de otimização de custos, desenvolvimento de estratégias de sourcing de grande escala e suporte ao crescimento em setores de energia e infraestrutura.

Atualmente, como Head of Procurement Americas na ContourGlobal (KKR)

, lidero operações multicountry e tenho alcançado reduções de custos de dois dígitos, além de implementar iniciativas de governança e transformação digital na área de suprimentos.

Minha experiência está fortemente alinhada aos requisitos da posição, especialmente na gestão de projetos intensivos em CAPEX, liderança de equipes multifuncionais e atuação próxima à alta liderança para impulsionar geração de valor e eficiência operacional.

Terei grande satisfação em contribuir com sua organização e discutir como minha experiência pode apoiar seus objetivos estratégicos.

Atenciosamente,

Alex de Morais Castro

Contour Global - KKR group Americas

Head of Procurement Americas, Apr. 2024 – Present

• Led the Annual Procurement Portfolio for the region, supporting global KPI reports
• Global Implementation of sourcing governance, approval matrix, and P2P processes
• Market: Solar, wind, and steam turbines for power generation
• Manage the Interface with SMEs, Development, Engineering, Legal, Finance, HR, and Tax teams
• Strategy based on local regulations in the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Chile, Peru, and Colombia
• supporting business development and strategies
• CAPEX and OPEX procurement strategy for Corporate, renewable projects, and operating plants
• Cost Reduction: 12% FY 2024/25

Contour Global - Brazil

Procurement manager, Jan.2021– June 2024

• Strategic Sourcing implementation and police of procurement
• Markets: Wind, Hydro, and Steam turbines
• Contract Negotiation and planning implementation for main components and services
• M&A Integration as long of company transition, company closing in May 2024
• Compliance & Internal Audit, supporting the QA internal and external process
• Negotiable FY PO Vol. $120MI, Neg. PO Vol. $60Mi, cost reduction 14% FY 2023/24

Voith Paper – US, Wisconsin

Senior Buyer, Set.2017 – Out.2020

• Negotiations - large industrial and projects in the pulp and paper automation.
• Key contributor to SAP MM module rollout at Digital Solutions US, new company
• Lead Process for global framework agreement: Rockwell Automation parts, FY 20
• Major clients include Miron Construction, Green Bay 4 Project, Georgia Pacific, and National Paper.
• Managed annual procurement portfolio of approximately USD 20 million
• Covering equipment, services, and spare parts.

Voith Hydro - Brazil

Senior Buyer, Jan.2016 – Aug.2017

• Categories: BOPE, Panels, automation, cables, protections, supervisory for large-scale hydropower
• Conducted global contract suppliers, ensuring alignment with project schedules and E&C teams
• Achieved Best Savings Award – 2017, BOP and automation systems - 8%, FY spend approx. USD 70 million.
• Leadership of automation procurement team (+2)

ABB LTDA - Brazil

Senior Buyer, Mar.2015 – Dec.2015

• Conducted sourcing for electrical equipment, services, and installation contracts.
• Annual procurement volume of approximately BRL 10 million.
• Wind power generation and motors for key clients, including Alstom, Vestas, Vale, and Jurong.

Vale Fertilizantes - Brazil

Senior Buyer, Nov.2014 – Mar.2015

• Conducting Sourcing and contracts for maintenance services
• Categories: Negotiated long-term service agreements for maintenance of fertilizer mineral plants in Brazil
• Annual procurement portfolio of approximately USD 40 million.

Siemens Ltda - Brazil

Procurement engineer - Feb.2012 - Nov.2014

• Strategic sourcing activities for transmission and power generation
• Global Value Sourcing (GVS) initiatives, developing suppliers in low-cost countries (India and China).
• Annual procurement volume of approximately USD 120 million.
• Customers: Hydro-Québec, Iberdrola, Xcel, FirstEnergy, CHESF, ELETRONORTE, ITAIPU, and CPFL.

R&D Project Eng. (Nov.2010 – Fev.2012), Eng. high voltage transformers

• R&D engineering activities for high-voltage transformer design
• Special reports for technical studies, specifications, and testing documentation.
• Categories of cooling systems and transformer accessories
• Special quality cost-saving engineering program, USD1 M per year in Savings

Order Clearing Eng., Nov.2008 – Sep.2010

• Technical order clarification and specification release for HV transformers.
• Interface between sales offers, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Responsible for data bookings and official reports

Trainee R&D. Jan.2008 – Nov.2008 HV transformers

• Development of design calculations and engineering documentation
• Participation in special tests and new technologies

Trainee Electrical Designer - Jan.2007 – Jan.2008 HV transformers

• Electrical design for high-voltage equipment up to 800 kV
• Reports and calculations - electric distance between active parts

Almar Electro Service Ltda - Brazil

Trainee, Jun.2006 – Dec.2006

• Electrical design and project calculation for industrial electrical systems.

GA Energy - Brazil

Trainee, Jan.2006 – Jun. 2006

• Energy consulting studies and electrical design activities.
• Projects based on Energy cost reduction, quality of systems on regulatory

Melhoramentos Papéis - Brazil.

Maintenance Electrician, Aug.2001 – Dec.2005

• Electrical maintenance for paper mills, tissue, and cellulose production plants.
• Using programs such as CMMS, monitoring, TPM, MANTEC, and 5W2H
• Review original designs and implement new solutions, improving the productivity of paper machine mills

• MBA - Project Management, Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) | 2009 – 2011
• Bachelor's degree - Electrical engineering, Universidade Anhanguera | 2004 – 2008
• Professional License (CREA): 5062919661
• English (C1) - Fluent - United States experience (leaving 4 years)
• Spanish(C1) - Fluent - Mexico experience (leaving 2 years)
• Portuguese – Nativelenguage