Larissa Desouza
About Larissa Desouza
Larissa Desouza is a National Contracts and Procurement Specialist at DP World Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in procurement and contract management, with previous roles at Hays, sgfleet, and ORIX Australia Corporation Limited.
Current Role at DP World
Larissa Desouza serves as the National Contracts and Procurement Specialist at DP World Australia. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's procurement strategies and contract management. Her role involves overseeing national contracts, ensuring compliance, and optimizing procurement processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining DP World, Larissa worked at Hays as a Senior Commercial Contract Coordinator for two years, from 2019 to 2021. She also held the position of Vendor Partner at Hays for five months in 2019. Her earlier roles include working as a Procurement Executive - Dealer Relations and Pricing and Commercial Risk Officer at ORIX Australia Corporation Limited, where she gained valuable experience in procurement and risk management.
Educational Background
Larissa Desouza studied at Macquarie University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in BA Dip Ed from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she completed a Diploma in Human Resources Management at TAFE NSW in 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in procurement and contract management.
Skills and Specializations
Larissa possesses skills in operational excellence, focusing on optimizing processes to improve efficiency in procurement operations. She specializes in risk mitigation and risk assessment, which are essential for managing government procurement contracts. Her expertise in both front-end development and procurement is a unique combination that enhances her capabilities in contract management.
Career Timeline
Larissa's career spans various roles in procurement and contract management. She began her professional journey at sgfleet as a National Pricing Officer from 2012 to 2015, then transitioned to a Federal Government Purchasing Officer role at the same company until 2016. Afterward, she joined ORIX Australia Corporation Limited, where she worked until 2018 before moving to Hays and eventually to DP World.