Marcelo Gauto
05/21/2024 · Manager at Petrobras · Low CI Products · Carbon Credits · Energy Transition
"Alex is a dedicated, committed professional who is always looking to improve his activities and professional competencies. He never hesitates to seek knowledge, technical support, or help — always with great humility — to increase his expertise, which serves as support for clients and colleagues alike. A bold, communicative professional and, above all, a remarkable human being. Go, Alex! Best of luck in business!"
Manager · Petrobras
André S. Lima
10/08/2023 · IT Procurement · Strategic Sourcing · Cloud, SaaS, Telecom · Supplier Management
"Competent and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills, respectful, and fully committed. That is how I describe Alex Ponce — a professional who is always available to share his knowledge. A true privilege to work alongside such a great professional."
Colleague · Different Companies
Gabriel Aleixo
03/18/2024 · Founder · The Buyer · Industry Advisor CIEC · Procurement Transformation
"With his advanced technical skills and deep market knowledge, Alex is a highly qualified professional. He has a profound understanding of technology and innovation that consistently helps him achieve better results. He understands how current trends affect business and leverages those insights to develop innovative solutions that drive company growth. Alex is an active listener who shares innovative ideas and motivates others to reach their full potential. In short, he has all the qualities needed to work effectively as part of a team."
Same Team
Renato Mendo Raimundo
09/05/2023 · Procurement Specialist · Supply Chain · Sourcing · S&OP · PMO
"Alex is an outstanding professional with deep expertise in the fuels sector — always willing to help, teach, and learn."
Same Team
José Sidonio Pascoal Neto
11/14/2022 · Mechanical Engineer · Technical Consultant · Industrial Lubricants Specialist
"I met Alex Ponce when I was responsible for technical services at the COSAN-MOOVE distributor network, with the JBS Group as one of our main clients. We always considered him one of the best procurement professionals in the market — intelligent, demanding, fair, organized, and deeply knowledgeable about the fuels and lubricants segment, which made our negotiations far more effective. He is highly regarded and respected by the vast majority of JBS suppliers, making him a true benchmark for procurement excellence."
Client — COSAN/MOOVE · JBS Group
Fabricio Gobbi Bueno
07/29/2023 · Supply Chain Manager · Prima Foods S.A.
"Alex consistently demonstrated deep expertise in the categories he managed, with a sharp ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks. His sense of urgency and strategic mindset produced results well above average, earning him leadership experience across multiple projects. He stood out on the team for always being available and genuinely committed to serving internal clients and procurement colleagues."
Senior Colleague · JBS
Douglas Marques Ferreira
01/10/2024 · Founder & CEO · Café com Comprador
"Alex Ponce is an outstanding professional with a diverse skill set. Beyond his extensive expertise in fuels, petroleum, oil, and gas procurement, he is also highly proficient in procurement methodologies and techniques. He is a natural communicator and negotiator with an incredible ability to build lasting relationships — making him a truly complete professional. But above all, he is a first-rate human being: a great friend, a dedicated husband, and a person of excellent character. What an honor it has been to work with Alex."
Same Team
Renã Melo
08/16/2022 · Service & Repair Manager · Field Engineer · MBA
"I enthusiastically recommend Alex Ponce, my MBA colleague, for his dedication, effort, and exceptional skills in his field. Alex is a talented and committed professional with a genuine passion for his work and a constant pursuit of excellence. His inspiring leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to learn quickly make him a valuable addition to any team. I have full confidence in his ability to achieve great success in his career. I recommend Alex without hesitation."
MBA Colleague
Eduardo Bendini
02/27/2024 · Head of Procurement Admin. & Control · Pilgrim's Europe
"Alex is a highly dedicated professional, fully committed to his responsibilities and to delivering results. He is always seeking to stay current — especially on topics related to commodities and energy markets."
Different Teams · JBS
Roberto Pecchia Moreira
12/04/2023 · Head of Sales · Marketing · Customer-Centric Leader · Sustainability
"Alex is an experienced buyer with vast knowledge of the market in which he operates. Fully aware of the impact his negotiations have on company operations, he always seeks the best solutions for all stakeholders — with the collective good in mind, not just individual goals. He clearly distinguishes strategic suppliers from ordinary ones, building solid long-term partnerships. He consistently pursues continuous improvement in the processes he manages and brings out the best in his suppliers in a fair and cordial manner. Truly an extremely dedicated professional who has inspired me and everyone who had the opportunity to meet him!"
Client · JBS
Claudia Mastellaro Spigai
07/11/2023 · Regional Commercial Manager · Fleet Management · MBA FGV
"Alex is an extremely dedicated professional, deeply committed to the company's best interests and always eager to learn more and seek out innovative solutions. He is consistently thorough and attentive in everything he does. It was a great pleasure to exchange ideas and suggestions with him in such a high-stakes negotiation!"
Client · JBS
Luciano Vecio Oliveira
06/12/2022 · Sales Specialist · SEARA/JBS
"Congratulations, Alex, for being such an outstanding professional and for always conducting negotiations with ethics and transparency. At every SEARA/JBS unit I visit, I consistently hear praise about you — for delivering solutions quickly, reducing costs for the group, and serving as a key communication bridge between SEARA/JBS units and the corporate office. Warmest regards."
Colleague · SEARA/JBS
Diego Bratkoski
04/03/2023 · Business Development · Market Manager · Key Account Manager
"Alex is an excellent professional — highly committed to achieving great results and consistently establishing open, transparent communication channels with suppliers."
Client · JBS
