PAMELA FRANCO

As a passionate and results-driven Category Manager with over 8 years of experience, I have honed my skills in strategic sourcing, procurement management, and building strong vendor relationships. My journey has been marked by successfully managing complex supplier portfolios across various categories, always with a keen eye on driving cost-saving initiatives that align with business goals.
I excel in contract negotiations and inventory optimization, and I thrive when leading cross-functional teams to streamline operations. My track record speaks for itself: significant cost reductions, consistent product quality, and timely deliveries, even in the most fast-paced, global environments.
 

Professional Experience
IT Procurement Analyst | Norsk Hydro | 2022 - Present
• Managed IT procurement and category strategies for hardware across 8 manufacturing 
facilities in Brazil, serving over 80 internal clients.
• Led competitive bidding processes, negotiated contracts, and standardized IT equipment, 
realizing R$700,000 in savings within the first year.
• Delivered a 15% reduction in lead times, enhancing vendor relationships and optimizing 
procurement processes.
• Implemented a contract renewal program securing favorable terms for 70% of contracts, 
saving R$3 million by mitigating price increases.
• Launched a centralized SharePoint platform to foster cross-departmental collaboration, 
improving communication, document management, and performance tracking

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Foreign Trade | University of Pitagoras | 2019-2021
Supply Chain Planning Strategy, Procurement Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 
International Supply Chain Education Alliance| 2022
Certificate| Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills | University of Michigan| 
2024