Manuela Oliveira
Auckland Central
Summary
Experienced Procurement and Contract Management Professional with over 13 years of expertise in infrastructure and energy projects across Brazil, South Africa, and Norway. Proficient in managing end-to-end procurement processes, negotiating cost-effective contracts, and ensuring financial performance to the highest standards. Adept at stakeholder management and risk assessment, with advanced technical skills in Excel, Power BI, SAP, and Microsoft Dynamics D365.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Administrator
Mitre 10
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained and updated supplier account records in the financial system
- Communicated with suppliers regarding account status, payment terms, and discrepancies
- Coordinated with departments to resolve invoice-related queries
- Conducted account reconciliation
Cost Controller/Quantity Surveyor
Scatec ASA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Norwegian Company
- Managed financial controlling and reporting for $500M USD infrastructure projects
- Led contract management, including tender processes and BOQ preparation
- Conducted price validation, claims handling, and financial risk assessments
- Oversaw invoice approvals and financial closing processes
- Prepared management reports for stakeholders
- Norwegian Company
Senior Financial Analyst
Iberdrola
01.2013 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Spanish Company
- Negotiated contracts under $50k and supported supply chain operations
- Managed CapEx and OpEx progress, contract adjustments, and price reviews
- Conducted financial due diligence and risk identification for energy projects
- Provided cash flow management and document control as a key SAP user
- Spanish Company
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Pestana Hotels & Resorts
04.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Portuguese Company
- Led procurement and purchasing activities
- Conducted cost and budget analysis for operational efficiency
- Maintained strong stakeholder relationships to enhance supplier partnerships
- Portuguese Company
Education
MBA - Energy Management
FGV
01.2023
MBA - Global Finance
IBMEC
01.2019
Postgraduate - Business Management
IBMEC
01.2013
Graduate Degree - Marketing and Advertising
Estácio de Sá University
01.2008
Skills
- Procurement and supply chain management
- Contract negotiation and risk validation
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- RFX management and tender process
- Analytical problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Excel, Power BI
- SAP, Microsoft Dynamics D365
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered financial oversight for infrastructure projects worth over $3.5B USD across multiple countries.
- Negotiated cost-saving contracts, achieving significant budget optimizations.
- Implemented robust financial processes, reducing operational inefficiencies by 15%.
Timeline
Financial Administrator
Mitre 10
08.2024 - Current
Cost Controller/Quantity Surveyor
Scatec ASA
06.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Financial Analyst
Iberdrola
01.2013 - 05.2022
Senior Supply Chain Analyst
Pestana Hotels & Resorts
04.2012 - 01.2013
MBA - Global Finance
IBMEC
Graduate Degree - Marketing and Advertising
Estácio de Sá University
MBA - Energy Management
FGV
Postgraduate - Business Management
IBMEC
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