DANIEL RIBEIRO

KENTZ Group's world-wide network of subsidiaries guarantees a high level of geographical proximity to our Clients and suppliers. It enables engineering teams to execute services locally, regionally, or at our home office in Ireland, specifically to meet all our client needs.

KENTZ Group takes pride in our local knowledge in the countries in which we operate and our adherence to Client, local and international standards. By applying our skills to specific industries and technologies, our engineering staff posses a comprehensive understanding of market requirements ideally combined with the latest technological developments.

KENTZ Group has a motivated engineering staff of experienced engineers, designers and CAD operators. This team provides multi-discipline engineering services for special grass-roots projects as well as plant modernization & upgrades. These services include Studies, Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering and Design and Field Engineering.

KENTZ Group utilizes the latest international engineering tools, together with in-house developed systems which have been tailored to meet stringent Client requirements. Engineering services are totally vendor independent, with the objective of providing true value engineering to Clients, based on optimum and innovative technical solutions.

KENTZ Group is an international group of companies with approximately 5,000 staff in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia and the Americas. The KENTZ Group is represented by subsidiaries and offices in 16 countries world-wide.

KENTZ Group has been providing quality services to leading international clients since 1919. The Group's activities are focused on Hydrocarbons, Process, Power, Water, Environmental, Industrial and Communications business sectors.

KENTZ Group provides a full range of technical and project management skills, from design through procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up to assist world-wide clients in developing new facilities, as well as effectively applying new technologies to upgrade and expand existing ones.

KENTZ Group offers its clients a wide range of engineering and construction services in the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Communications disciplines and is recognised as a specialist in the fields of Commissioning & Start-Up, Shutdown & Turnaround Management, Maintenance and Modernisation & Upgrade.

KENTZ Group is dedicated to innovation and excellence in the provision of Engineering and Construction Services. Management and workforce alike combine to provide a unique team with a high level of personal responsibility and commitment.

KENTZ Group is committed to providing a quality and innovative service to all our clients. Kentz Group services are enhanced through many associations and established working relationships with local and international contractors and specialist vendors. Considerable in-house experience is available in establishing Alliances and Working Agreements with other companies to combine joint resources in the successful execution of projects.

Sector: Construction materials

2006: -TOTAL E&P Yemen based in Technip Abu Dhabi (Procurement for Gas compression, FlareUpgrade and Export line pipe debottlenecking projects)
220 suppliers representing 50M$ purchased, supervising 4 buyers
● In charge of all procurement activities
● Supervising Contractor procurement activities
● Developing and recommending portfolio strategy
● Sourcing, controlling overall performance of the supplier base for Total Project
● Negotiating terms and conditions with existing or new suppliers
● Providing input to Project planning

Sector: Petroleum (production - distribution)

2005: -TOTAL ABU AL BUKHOOSH UAE (Purchasing)
40 suppliers representing 1.5M$ purchased, monthly savings on average: 6500$
● Oil equipment purchasing (+Electrical & Instrumentation), spare parts, miscellaneous
● Placing orders and creating RFQs (SAP)
● E-sourcing implementation and coaching (PORTUM)
● Fixed term purchasing contract application

Sector: Petroleum (production - distribution)

2004: - VALEO CONTROL PANEL Paris (Sales and Marketing administration)
● Conducting customer satisfaction survey
● Processing orders (SAP)
● Creating reporting documents

Sector: Automobile

2003: -Mr. Bricolage in Uruguay (Montevideo) (Purchasing)
● Sourcing International Suppliers
● Batimat trade fare in Buenos aires
● Supplier assessment

Sector: DIY - Gardening - Decoration - Furnishing

2002: -RENAULT in Brazil (Joao Pessoa) (Marketing)
● Analysing competitors
● Direct sales experience

Sector: Automobile

● Direct sales experience

Sector: Luxury Goods and Cosmetics