André S. Lima is an experienced procurement professional with a solid background in managing various purchasing categories across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Comprador at Grupo Fleury since August 2022, André oversees technology-related purchases and leads bidding processes while supporting internal clients on contractual negotiations. As the founder of BR_COMPRADORES, a mutual support group for procurement professionals, André fosters community engagement on LinkedIn and Facebook. André has previously held roles at Dock, AXA, Grupo Contax, BNP Paribas Cardif, GetNet Tecnologia, and Bradesco, where contributions included significant cost savings and the implementation of strategic sourcing methodologies. André holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Universidade Sant'Anna and a postgraduate specialization in Strategic Purchasing Management from IBECORP.