Fabiani Higino

FABIANI HIGINO SQN 411, Bloco F, Apto 308, Asa Norte, Brasília/DF,-, Brazil - Phone & WhatsApp- OBJECTIVE Supply Chain, Contracts Management, Procurement, Logistics COMPETENCES AND ABILITIES Excel Creativity SAP Customer Service Administrative Support Leadership Correspondence Critical Thinking Communications Problem Solving Coordination Teamwork Work Independently Time Management Adaptability Work Ethic Communication WORK EXPERIENCE UN Volunteer – UNICEF host entity APR-2023 – APR 2025 Brasília/ DF, Brazi Procurement Specialist I provided effective support to my supervisor on supply and procurement activities, such as: reviewing and evaluating incoming supply requisitions and requests to ensure quality and adequacy of information, specifications, appropriateness of requests, quantities, delivery dates, and budgets, creating/ verifying purchase requisitions; organizing supply and procurement process files; drafting and preparing tender invitations and Purchase Orders; assisting with and preparing Long Term Agreements and Direct Order Arrangements. Also, I proactively follow up on placed orders (contracts and POs) and deliveries with all parties concerned to ensure timely delivery of goods and services. I transmitted all relevant information to the requesting officer, including changes to planned deliveries. Additionally, I prepared and provided timely and regular status/monitoring reports to section and Zone office chiefs. I contribute to the regular review of business processes and standard operating procedures of office procurement procedures. I prepared evaluations of suppliers with respect to delivery performance and commercial acceptability. I coordinated logistics matters related to Brazil Country Office and Zone Office events. In additional, I ensured effective arrangements for shipments and receipt of office supplies and equipment, and household effects, including customs clearance. I provided timely and effective support to international personnel on submitting tax exemption and immunities documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and protocol documents. IOM UN MIGRATION DEC-2021 – MAR-2023 Brasilia, DF, Brazil Adm & Fin Assistant (Procurement Focal Point for North Region) I have worked in the IOM Head Office as the National Focal Point for Supply Chain and Procurement. In this role, I coordinated and monitored all supply chain management tasks and activities, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and the provision of goods and services needed by the Country Office. I prepared regular progress reports, statistical information, and briefing notes as required. Page 1/3 I also contributed to the management of supply chain activities, including planning, procurement, warehouse management, transport and distribution, asset and facilities management, and logistics information. I provided support, guidance, and training to relevant staff regarding related policies, rules, and regulations. I identified supply chain bottlenecks and proposed process optimizations to ensure beneficiaries receive quality goods and services in a timely and efficient manner. I contributed to the review of procurement requests, identified service providers, and evaluated information regarding supplier performance in terms of quality, price, and timely delivery of goods and services, maintaining a pool of qualified suppliers. I solicited bids, quotations, and tender documents, oversaw the bidding process, and provided support for executing procurement transactions. I analyzed offers to ensure conformity to specified requirements, selected suppliers, confirmed terms of payment, prepared purchase orders or contracts, and ensured, receiving authorization in line with the Country Office. In addition, in collaboration with relevant parties, I ensured the timely submission of asset, procurement, and other reports to the RMO, Regional Office, and relevant departments. IOM UN MIGRATION AUG 2019 – NOV 2021 Boa Vista/ RR, Brazil Adm & Fin Assistant (Procurement Focal Point for North Region) I worked in IOM Boa Vista to respond the Venezuelan Emergency Response as Administrative and Finance Assistant (Focal Point in Supply and Procurement) for the North Brazilian Region. I was responsible for evaluating purchase requisitions to ensure that specifications, delivery dates to be accomplished as requested; I have prepared purchase orders, quotations request, BID analysis, order confirmation. I must provide guidance and advice on IOM procurement policies and procedures to support and assist local requesting operations; local supply monitoring, reporting (customized reports). I have prepared local plan for food delivery and NIFs, medicines and medical supply and local fleet management. Above all, I used to stay in charge of the Administrative Department during the Coordinator absence for Annual Leaving and provided overall assistance to the work team in the absence as well. In additional, I was responsible for Contracts and Deed of Donations for the Brazilian North Region with the Project Managers. ARTHUR LUDGREEN - PERNANBUCANAS AUG 2014 - AUG 2019 Sao Paulo/ SP Brazil Sourcing Senior Analyst Responsible for sourcing textile suppliers around the world, focus LATAM and ASIA in search best solutions for commercial team, also including the Brazilian national market. Purchase Orders Control with suppliers; analysis of textiles for commercial purposes. Expertise in managing tight deadlines in dynamic environments and fast paces, in addition to meet and negotiate as internal and external demands. Participation in textile negotiation fairs such as PRO-Colombia and Peru- Moda. I worked internally for 2 years in the Import Operational area, where I negotiated costs and terms with service providers such as customs terminals, carriers and trading reaching the objectives proposed cost reduction and lead-time under pressure to meet deadlines. BORGES DO BRASIL ALIMENTOS – GROUP BORGES MEDITERRANEAN OCT 2009 – SET 2012 Sao Paulo/ SP, Brazil Sourcing Senior Analyst Responsible for the management of the Food Import area for Brazil and Latin America, making the internal inventory analysis, planning new orders, and monitoring all production and boarding of food, fulfilling all the necessary procedures for the perfect progress of the activities. Expertise in the development of new products, working in Page 2/3 partnership with the Marketing department, collaborating for the optimization of volumes and assortment of food items, as well as for the creation and adequacy of olive bottles labeling in accordance with the legislation of Brazilian regulatory agencies. Successful case in reducing import costs, through negotiations with shipowners, terminals customs, carriers, and trading, denoting a work directed to the achievement of the proposed objectives. GRUPO PAO DE AÇUCAR - CASINO SEP 2008 – SEP 2012 Sao Paulo/ SP, Brazil Import Analyst, Assistant and Trainee Expertise in importing perishable food, monitoring payment to suppliers, and checking documents for cargo shipment, in addition to releasing orders for cargo in the ports of Santos, Rio de Janeiro and Suape. Participation in business meetings with suppliers, to provide guidance on Brazilian legislation and better modes for operation and development in products sourcing. I was responsible for demurrage and costs control and analysis of container delivery at warehouse Distribution, providing support for registration of stock entry, issuance of invoices and closing to release the payments. Skill in reporting of perishable food imports and their suppliers, launching a purchase order in the system, preparing pre-costs, and providing assistance to management and coordination. Successful case or the reduction of road freight expenses, promoting the sale of products in the point of sale at competitive prices, in addition to maximizing the import volume of fresh products. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ANHEMBI MORUMBI UNIVERSITY – SAO PAULO Bachelor’s Degree in international Relations 2012 Specific Grade in International Negotiation 2008 CIPS Level 2 – Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement Ongoing FGV – Project Management Basic concepts 2025 DALE CARNEGIE Interpersonal Skills Development LANGUAGE SKILLS 2015 Brazilian Portuguese – mother tongue Spanish – Proficient C2 English – Advanced C1 French – Basic A2 REFERENCES Priscila Silva – UNICEF, Brasília/DF, Brazil E-mail:-LIA POGGIO/ CLARA SEGURO - IOM UN MIGRATION, Boa Vista/RR, Brazil E-mail:-;-MICHELE BARRON - IOM UN MIGRATION, Brasília/DF, Brazil E-mail:-MARIANA FERNANDEZ - ARTHUR LUNDGREEN(PERNAMBUCANAS), Sao Paulo/SP, Brazil E-mail:-/ - LILY HEWETT – GPA (CASINO), Sao Paulo/SP, Brazil E-mail:-/ - Page 3/3