Helena Thompson Zinner

• +13 years of experience and successful achievements in Supply Chain, in large national and multinational

companies in the oil and gas, energy, automotive, and pipes and connections segments.

• Solid experience in leading projects and purchasing strategies, such as benchmarking, best practices,

capturing opportunities and continuous cost improvements, supplier management, Strategic Sourcing and

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

• Expertise in negotiating and strategic purchasing of equipment, materials and services, including non-recurring

contracts and R&D initiatives, with a proven track record of cost reduction and operational efficiency.

• Competence in leading projects such as category management and contractual synergies, including strategic

roadmap and KPI monitoring.

• Structured, implemented and managed KPIs to track forecast vs realized savings.

• Experience and use of administration and management systems: SAP MM, SAP Ariba, Mercado Eletrônico,

IFS.

• Ability to develop innovative solutions and build relationships with stakeholders, with a focus on adding value

to the supply chain.