Regina Kahmann
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Summary
Results-driven Supplier Relationship & Contract Manager with 5+ years of experience in contract and vendor management within international organizations. Skilled in developing and executing outsourcing strategies, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring contract compliance with business requirements. Proven track record in managing high-value outsourcing agreements, driving business transformation, and leading seamless transitions. Adept at leading diverse teams, engaging stakeholders, and executing effective change management initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supplier Relationship & Contract Manager
Yara International - Chemical Company
03.2020 - Current
- Lead contract negotiations with large outsourcing partners and cloud providers, mitigating risks and optimizing financial performance.
- Define and implement outsourcing strategies while developing long-term transformation plans.
- Oversee contract governance, supplier delivery monitoring (e.g.: SLA/OMs including sustainability and diversity metrics) and financial performance, and stakeholder alignment.
- Negotiate additional scopes and disputes, structure business cases, and ensure effective governance processes.
Procurement Project Manager
Yara International - Chemical Company
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Led global procurement transformation projects across Brazil, Europe, and North America.
- Developed category strategies for IT, logistics, packaging, maintenance services, and MRO.
- Managed stakeholder communication, change management initiatives, and project implementation, leading to over $300M USD in savings.
- Collaborated with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to execute strategic project.
Master Data & Procurement Governance Coordinator
Yara International - Chemical Company
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed a team of 15 professionals, leading master data governance and procurement governance.
- Led SAP implementation for master data workstreams, ensuring alignment with global requirements.
- Designed procurement KPIs, reports, and automation tools.
- Led digital transformation initiatives, including spend analysis tool implementation and procurement process enhancements.
- Designed and implemented master data governance structures that improved data quality and reduced headcount needs.
IT Analyst
Cyrela – Construction & Real Estate Company
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Led tax application customization projects, reducing lead times and improving efficiency.
- Spearheaded SAP development initiatives, enhancing procurement and tax processes.
- Developed the implementation roadmap and migration strategy for incorporating a newly merged company into SAP.
IT Analyst
Gerdau - Steel Company
08.2006 - 10.2013
- Designed customer/vendor/product master data models and oversaw the cleansing and migration.
- Played a key role in SAP global implementation across multiple countries providing technical support and process optimization.
- Standardized master data processes globally and worked closely with Accenture to support implementation.
Scientific Research in Financial Area
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
08.2005 - 06.2006
Education
MBA - Strategic Sourcing
Live University - Inbrasc
Brazil12-2017
MBA - Team Management
ESPM
BrazilBBA - Business Management
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil07-2006
Skills
- Supplier & Contract management
- Stakeholder alignment
- Procurement strategy
- Team development
- Project management
- Process design
- Data governance
- Financial analysis
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Agile Methodology – 2023
- Coaching for Leadership – 2020
- Negotiation Dynamics – 2020
- Leader of the Future – 2017
- Futurism & Future of Work – 2017
- Impactful Presentations & Storytelling – 2017
- Yara Leadership Academy – 2016
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Supplier Relationship & Contract Manager
Yara International - Chemical Company
03.2020 - Current
Procurement Project Manager
Yara International - Chemical Company
09.2017 - 02.2020
Master Data & Procurement Governance Coordinator
Yara International - Chemical Company
01.2016 - 08.2017
IT Analyst
Cyrela – Construction & Real Estate Company
11.2013 - 12.2014
IT Analyst
Gerdau - Steel Company
08.2006 - 10.2013
Scientific Research in Financial Area
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
08.2005 - 06.2006
MBA - Strategic Sourcing
Live University - Inbrasc
MBA - Team Management
ESPM
BBA - Business Management
Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul
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