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Sandra Magnani

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Experienced Procurement and Sourcing professional with a proven track record of success in developing and managing alternative, reliable, and responsible sources of supply with a Diploma in Procurement and Supply – CIPS level 4. Skilled in all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, from sourcing to contract management. Proven ability to identify and assess market opportunities, negotiate favorable terms and conditions, and manage contract performance. Work cooperatively with others independent of background or organizational role and takes a team-based and inclusive approach to projects and decision-making. Client success is my focus.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Buyer

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
07.2021 - Current
  • Assisted heads of departments and other University leaders with procurement and contractual matters by providing advice, policy interpretation, and guidance
  • Managed the entire procurement lifecycle for complex goods and services, and RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs
  • Acted as liaison between vendors and University Departments in procurement-related matters and assisted hundreds of vendors on how to conduct business with University
  • Resolved vendor disputes and problems, executed actions to cure when necessary, and initiated timely contract renewals, extensions, or re-bid processes
  • Negotiated and finalized contracts with vendors saving university $50,00 in previous fiscal year
  • Developed alternative, reliable, and responsible sources of supply for goods and services through source lists, vendor visits, market analysis, trade shows, exhibits, and professional purchasing organizations incentivizing participation of small, minority, women owned business

Buyer

BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, BRAZILIAN ARMY COMMISSION
03.2015 - 06.2021
  • Planned, developed, and managed tenders and contractual requirements of complex procurement processes for operationally critical categories for the Brazilian Army with an overall $20M budget per year
  • Produce, revise, and edit RFX solicitations, long-term agreements, and contracts
  • Planned, organized, and managed integral business components related to sourcing, purchasing, cost estimating, contracts, budget allocation, and resource obligations
  • Led supplier’s risk management, executed pre-award and post-award assessment and facilitated acquisition supporting Director to handle supplier's protest
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing

Operational Manager

DATABLINK - WatchGuard Techologies
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked jointly with CEO to establish the company in the startup phase in the United States, procured office space, and administered and controlled overall office operations to confirm the seamless execution of functions
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers

External Relations & Defense Associate

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING
07.2011 - 11.2013
  • Carried out detailed market research and supported vice-president in lobbying on Capitol Hill and represented Embraer with U.S and foreign governments in various conferences and events and monitored policies that affected company’s external relations and defense teams
  • Increased office visibility and success by developing media projects called DC Series that featured in the internal Embraer TV covering interviews with the head of aviation associations
  • Planned, developed, and introduced an excellence program to enhance office processes and efficiency

Project Assistant Coordinator

BANCO DO BRASIL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
10.2003 - 09.2010
  • Formulated strategic plans to guarantee effective management of events as well as adeptly handled the company’s board participation in six International Monetary Fund meetings of worldwide bankers
  • Planned and recommended cost-effective changes by conducting benchmark plans with vendors
  • Oversaw workflow and conducted month-end reconciliation of jobs adhering to financial policies and assisted in the Federal Reserve and internal accounting audits of the office

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Pontifıicia Universidade Catolica
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Master of Arts - Political Economy

Pontifıicia Universidade Catolica
Sao Paulo, Brazil
07.2000

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.2026

Skills

  • Business Acumen
  • Outstanding Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Sourcing & Compliance Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Procurement Life Cycle
  • Vendor Management
  • Financial Management

Accomplishments

Recipient of the Medal of the Brazilian Army - January 2021

Affiliations

The Charted Institute of Procurement and Supply

The Institute of Public Procurement

Certification

Diploma in Strategic Public Procurement, level 4 issued in March 2020 by the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Senior Buyer

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
07.2021 - Current

Buyer

BRAZILIAN MINISTRY OF DEFENSE, BRAZILIAN ARMY COMMISSION
03.2015 - 06.2021

Operational Manager

DATABLINK - WatchGuard Techologies
10.2014 - 03.2015

External Relations & Defense Associate

EMBRAER AIRCRAFT HOLDING
07.2011 - 11.2013

Project Assistant Coordinator

BANCO DO BRASIL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
10.2003 - 09.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Pontifıicia Universidade Catolica

Master of Arts - Political Economy

Pontifıicia Universidade Catolica

Master of Public Administration - Public Administration

George Mason University

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