ISMAEL COUTINHO BRANDAO, PMP
Bedford, NS, Canada – B4A 4L2
Phone: +1.902-476-0970• E-mail: ismabrandao@gmail.com
BRIEF SUMMARY
Dynamic and experienced professional with a proven record of achievements in procurement and contract management, exceeding expectations in terms of contract negotiation, time, quality, and cost management. Skilled in building cross-functional teams. Ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans, aligned with corporate goals. An adaptable and transformational leader with the capacity to work independently, with large experience working under pressure during challenging times.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-motivated and very interested to accept new challenges;
- Great experience in managing engineering/business projects, with different scales, simultaneously;
- Interpersonal skills, with experience with technical presentations to non-technical audiences;
- Leadership, planning, and organizational skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders from different departments and levels;
- Project Management skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects, with tight deadlines and budget restrictions.
EDUCATION
Global Business Management Sep 2018 – Apr 2020
Centennial College, Toronto, ON
PMP – Project Management Professional Dec 2003
Certified by PMI – Project Management Institute, USA
MBA –Economics & Financial Engineering Mar 2001 – Sep 2002
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niteroi, Brazil
Mechanical Engineer Mar 1986 – Sep 1991
Universidade Gama Filho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Languages : Portuguese (native) & English
WORK EXPERIENCE
Procurement Manager at GRF Structural Eng. Ltd Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
- Develop procurement policies and procedures to ensure the supply of products and services required by the organization.
- Supporting the estimating department with pricing for bidding.
- Responsible for planning, execution and control of the purchasing activities, ensuring that all acquisitions are in line with quality, time and budget requirements.
- Negotiation and management of contracts and purchase orders, including the handling of eventual disputes.
- Assist the technical team in the selection of material and equipment.
Business Consultant at Fieldco Services Inc. Aug 2020 – Dec 2020
- Providing consulting services on the planning and execution of projects and new businesses, for clients in the marine and renewable energy sectors.
- Development of business opportunities in the inter-country trades, with a focus on import/export technologies, products and services with Canadian companies.
Partner at BEM Soluções Empresariais Sep 2016 – Aug 2018
- Coordinating a team of specialists in developing solutions to issues related to the management of budget, cost, supply chain, planning, quality, administration, and finance, for customers.
- Crisis Management: assuming a management position in customers´ organizations to overcome troubled times.
Financial Director at Petrolane Inc. Feb 2016 – Aug 2016
- Responsible for the Financial Management of the company, with a focus on cost reduction in cash flow management.
Sole Proprietor at IG Brandao Cons. & Part. Mar 2015 – Aug 2018
- Provided consulting services for restructuring companies.
- Contracted to audit the Procurement processes of a major shipyard, identifying several major non-conformities, proposing corrective actions.
- Evaluated the feasibility of several projects on renewable power generation.
General Procurement Manager at OSX Brasil S.A. Aug 2010 – Mar 2015
- Head of Procurement activities for the holding company.
- Responsible for a budget of US$ 4.5 billion.
- Negotiated all contracts with relevant contractors.
- Cost reduction/savings of 4% at the end of the contracts.
- Managed the Equipment contracts.
Procurement Superintendent at Estaleiro Mauá S/A Jul 2001 – Jul 2010
- Head of Procurement activities for the shipyard.
- Responsible for a budget of US$ 2.7 billion.
- Negotiated all contracts with relevant contractors.
- Cost reduction/savings of 7% at the end of the contracts.
- Managed the Equipment contracts.
- Responsible for Material Control Management.
Procurement Manager at Marítima Petróleo e Eng. Sep 1997 – Jun 2001
- Responsible for Procurement activities for the construction of three offshore platforms for Oil and Gas production in Singapore.
- Responsible for a budget of US$ 450 million.
- Negotiated and managed all contracts with relevant vendors.
- Cost reduction/savings of 3% achieved at the end of the contracts.