GLAUCIA De ALMEIDA
Coral Springs
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Proactive Procurement Coordinator helping businesses meet fulfillment obligations through reliable vendor partnerships and streamlined ordering processes. Performs detailed research in supplier selection, sourcing, and value assessment to form best overall strategy for long-term gain. Manages purchasing budget to determine feasibility of contracts and exceed savings goals. Experience in manufacturing environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
UOS Operations & Purchasing Coordinator
Tech Systems, Inc.
Coral Springs, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Primary point of contact for clients located in different countries, handling inquiries, orders, and issues across various time zones.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
- Led initiatives to streamline processes, reducing response times and improving overall service quality.
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline international support processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure compliance with international service standards, reducing errors.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and drive improvements in service delivery across multiple regions.
- Managed relationships with external partners to enhance service offerings and resolve complex operational challenges.
Federal Contract Coordinator, Pre-Awarded
Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc
Boca Raton, FL
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Monitor federal solicitations : Regularly review and track bid solicitations through DIBBS (DLA Internet Bid Board System) and another similar platform's
- Bid preparation: Collect vendor and product pricing, bid documentation, and prepare submission to submit.
- Performed financial analysis of vendor costs versus projected benefits when evaluating proposals.
- Order Fulfillment: Place the Purchase Orders and track and follow up to ensure timely delivery; collaborate with production planning teams to align packing schedules with contracts deadlines' schedule
- Manage other relatable projects and support the Sales Department
Procurement Coordinator
Prosegur Security Integration, LLC
Deerfield Beach, USA
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided guidance on sourcing decisions related to product specifications, materials selection, and vendor selection criteria
- Negotiating contract details, such as pricing, delivery schedules, warranty terms, service level agreements (SLAs), renewal options, and termination clauses for hardware and software needed.
- Coordinated activities across various departments, such as marketing, finance, and operations, to ensure the timely completion of procurement processes.
- Researched new products or technologies available in the market that could benefit the organization's operations
- Prepared reports on purchasing activity including cost savings achieved through negotiations with suppliers
- Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and sustainability
- Implemented stock optimization strategies and minimized product loss
- Organized and prioritized projects
USA and LATAM Procurement Supervisor
Prosegur Security Integration LLC
Deerfield Beach, USA
11.2014 - 11.2022
- Supported LATAM AND USA business with analysis of the RFP responses and help drive a decision that meets organizational goals
- Evaluated supplier quotes based on purchasing procedures and competitiveness in quality, price, and delivery
- Developed and maintained relationships with key Global, Regional and Local suppliers for smooth communication and to meet required expectations
- Generated weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on purchasing operations
- Analyze and report on cost savings and profit margins
- Assessed areas of service concern and developed improvement plans
General Supervisor
LLC Cargo, LLC
Doral, USA
10.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for all operational and financial departments
- Coordinated export and import shipments, custom broker agents and domestic land carrier services to manage logistics and import activities
- Classified commodities according to HTS and Letter of Credit analysis
- Responsible for Managing all Third-Party Contracts, Permits and Licenses
- Prepared quotes for Ground, Air and ocean shipments
- TSA Contacted – Alternative Coordinator
Import Coordinator
Real E Benemérita Associação Portuguesa Beneficênc
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12.2008 - 10.2012
- Responsible for negotiations and import issues of medical equipment and reagents
- Responded to customs, customer and internal requests and notices about classification, duty rates and documentation requirements to support import regulations
- Coordinated company product shipments and international transactions to eliminate freight delays
- Responsible for all Third-Party Contracts
Import /Export Supervisor
Task Logística Transporte Nacional E Internacional
Sao Paulo, Brazil
04.2006 - 11.2008
- Oversaw staffing and selection decisions to allocate resources and manage project assignments
- Spearheaded continuous improvement of processes and controls to drive consistent customer satisfaction
- Expedited resolutions of shipping errors and packaging mistakes
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time
Purchasing Expeditor
Bando Inc, USA
Itasca, USA
08.2005 - 04.2006
- Coordinated Import, Export and Local Purchasing
- Responsible for logistic operations, ocean freight, airfreight and followed-up and control orders
- Followed up of these processes, including Customs Clearance
- Managed Purchasing BIDS
Latin America Supply Coordinator
GE Betz SA
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12.1995 - 12.2003
- Managed the procurement department, involving acquisitions of raw materials, equipment, samples, and processes of temporary admission as well as coordination of export and import procedures
- Managed import and export costs such as cargo agent, broker, and local transportation fees
- Responsible for international cost reductions thus improving competitiveness
- Market research for the identification of suppliers
- Prepared and analyzed Latin America statistics Reports
- Integrated part of The Global Procurement Group as Latin American representative
- Management and Control of Third Production Contracts
Education
Supply Chain and Intl Transportation -
IMAM
Sao Paulo, BrazilBacherlor's Degree - Business Administration
Tibirica University
Sao Paulo, BrazilBusiness English -
Intrax Institute
Illinois City, IL, USANew Negotiation Strategies -
Mr Roger Fischer
Sao Paulo, BrazilBusiness Contract -
ADPO
Sao Paulo, BrazilHSM CODE Classification -
Edicoes Aduaneiras
Sao Paulo, BrazilInternational Business Economics -
Mayfield College
Brighton, UKSkills
- Global sourcing
- Cost analysis
- Supplier relationship management
- Bidding coordination
- Purchasing processes
- Negotiation
- Pricing
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Computer Skills
- MS Office
- SAP
- Oracle
- ERP Systems
- Strategic sourcing
Languages
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
UOS Operations & Purchasing Coordinator
Tech Systems, Inc.
10.2025 - Current
Federal Contract Coordinator, Pre-Awarded
Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc
01.2025 - 07.2025
Procurement Coordinator
Prosegur Security Integration, LLC
12.2022 - 08.2024
USA and LATAM Procurement Supervisor
Prosegur Security Integration LLC
11.2014 - 11.2022
General Supervisor
LLC Cargo, LLC
10.2012 - 11.2014
Import Coordinator
Real E Benemérita Associação Portuguesa Beneficênc
12.2008 - 10.2012
Import /Export Supervisor
Task Logística Transporte Nacional E Internacional
04.2006 - 11.2008
Purchasing Expeditor
Bando Inc, USA
08.2005 - 04.2006
Latin America Supply Coordinator
GE Betz SA
12.1995 - 12.2003
Bacherlor's Degree - Business Administration
Tibirica University
Business English -
Intrax Institute
New Negotiation Strategies -
Mr Roger Fischer
Business Contract -
ADPO
HSM CODE Classification -
Edicoes Aduaneiras
International Business Economics -
Mayfield College
Supply Chain and Intl Transportation -
IMAM