Luiz Assi
About Luiz Assi
Luiz Assi is a Senior Sourcing Category Manager for Legal Services at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2021. He has over 15 years of experience in procurement, having held various roles at Thomson Reuters and The Dow Chemical Company, and specializes in supplier performance management and market intelligence.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Luiz Assi currently serves as the Legal Services, Sr Sourcing Category Manager at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization for three years in the São Paulo area, Brazil. In this role, he focuses on procurement strategies and supplier management, leveraging his extensive experience in sourcing and category management.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Luiz Assi has a significant history with Thomson Reuters, where he worked in various capacities from 2015 to 2021. His roles included Senior Sourcing Specialist for 11 months in 2015, Sourcing Manager from 2015 to 2017, Senior Sourcing Manager from 2017 to 2019, and Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Global Content) from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he pioneered changes that improved purchasing operations.
Experience at The Dow Chemical Company
Luiz Assi worked at The Dow Chemical Company from 1996 to 2014, accumulating over 15 years of experience in various sourcing roles. His positions included Office Boy, Accounts Payable Processor, Electrical and Instrumentation Sourcing Specialist, Dow Automotive Sourcing Specialist, Labor and Services Sourcing Specialist, and Purchasing Client Services Representative for Raw Materials & Packaging. This diverse background provided him with a strong foundation in procurement across multiple sectors.
Education and Expertise
Luiz Assi holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidade Ibirapuera, which he completed from 2002 to 2005. He also achieved a Postgraduate degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from ESPM, studying from 2007 to 2008. His educational background complements his expertise in supplier performance management and market intelligence.
Professional Skills and Focus
Luiz Assi specializes in suppliers performance management and market intelligence. He possesses a results-driven mindset aimed at reducing costs while ensuring long-term sustainability for the organization. Additionally, he has developed a culture of corporate responsibility and maintains close relationships with senior stakeholders, enhancing collaboration and strategic alignment within his roles.