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Ruben Lussanso

Luanda,Angola

Summary

Skilled procurement professional with proven success in developing procurement plans that maximise cost effectiveness and increase purchasing power. Offers excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to seek beneficial outcomes with suppliers and stakeholders.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Skilled project manager with design, project management and planning expertise. Specialises in instrumentation and control. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Procurement engineer

Saipem
Luanda, Angola
2012.01 - Current
  • Supported tendering and bidding activity by providing financial and commercial feedback, resulting in 25 contract wins that brought in 35M EURO.
  • Facilitated decision-making by preparing cost comparison of material pricing.
  • Ensured business continuity, using local suppliers to minimise risk of supply chain disruptions.
  • Assessed supplier base and categorised spending based on strategic and operational requirements.
  • Negotiated with vendors and service providers to control corporate expenditures.
  • Mentored and motivated junior procurement staff to consistently meet and exceed department KPIs.
  • Delivered tactical cost savings by negotiating advantageous terms and conditions for new contracts.
  • Advised and guided management teams on decision-making, enabling cost-effective tendering processes.
  • Sourced and verified quotations from suppliers before initiating purchase processes.
  • Reviewed proposals and submitted reports to procurement heads for selection.
  • Evaluated procurement processes and used results to improve workflows and procedures.
  • Facilitated supplier performance evaluation by accurately recording performance data in SAP ERP.
  • Worked with department heads to determine requirements for procurement activities.
  • Facilitated project delivery by procuring raw materials and supplies.

Instrumentation and control engineer

Saipem Luxembourg Angola
Milan , Italy
2012.01 - 2015.01
  • Created technical plans to communicate engineering specificationsElectrical to production team.
  • Managed engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Defined control standards and procedures for efficient functioning and safety of electronic equipment.
  • Adjusted engineering designs to reflect needs of different environments.
  • Identified customer needs and requirements to optimise engineering designs.
  • Prepared automation concept and control drawings according to client specifications.
  • Utilised AutoCAD and other design software to create schematics and layouts.
  • design and integrated the instruments with process Control sistem (PCS), safety integrated sistem (SIS) fire fighting and gas sistem F&G

- Design DCS input and output (I/O) of analógic or digital sinal.

Production supervisor

General Cable
Luanda, Luanda Province
2009.07 - 2011.07
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Inspected incoming materials to verify quality and quantity with order information.
  • Oversaw inductions, training and probation procedures for new starters.
  • Investigated quality, safety and productivity issues, implementing corrective action to prevent recurrence.
  • Reworked staff assignments and workflows to meet production targets.
  • Troubleshot issues and delivered corrective action quickly to prevent production delays.
  • Documented completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring.
  • Delegated tasks according to staff strengths, increasing plant performance.
  • Coordinated repairs with maintenance department to keep machinery operational.
  • Completed projects to install, upgrade or repair [Type] systems.
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.
  • Conducted risk assessments for electrical installations, maintaining safety and reliability.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance schedules for electrical equipment.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Glasgow Nautical College
Glasgow Scotland

Master of Science - Project Management

university of Liverpool
united kingdom

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland

Skills

  • Contract negotiations
  • Project control structures
  • High-value project management
  • Design reviews
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Contracts development
  • Problem-solving
  • Compliance standards

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Elementary

Timeline

Procurement engineer

Saipem
2012.01 - Current

Instrumentation and control engineer

Saipem Luxembourg Angola
2012.01 - 2015.01

Production supervisor

General Cable
2009.07 - 2011.07

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Glasgow Nautical College

Master of Science - Project Management

university of Liverpool

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Ruben Lussanso