Pedro Vaz de Sousa
Procurement And Purchasing Professional
Hamburg
Summary
Professional with multinational experience, a strong sense of mission and ownership with experience in Procurement, Sourcing and Purchsasing activities in Retail FMCG, E-commerce, Home Textile Industry and Telecomunications. Results-driven procurement professional with expertise in identifying cost-savings opportunities, managing vendors and negotiating contracts. Proven track record of successful cost optimization and supplier performance management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
VIVERE GMBH
8 2023 - 3 2024
- Vivere is a global data-driven incubation platform for next-generation consumer products and brands across multiple categories, including pet care, baby, beauty, health & wellness and home & garden
- In line with its mission to disrupt the global FMCG industry, Vivere also serves as an end-to-end incubator for large retailers, successful brands, and well-known creators
- Primary and Secondary Packaging, Finished Goods for different categories: Personal Care, Cosmetics, Pet Care, Beauty & Wellbeing
- Execution of procurement processes for labels and outer packaging
- Maintenance of the integrity and accuracy of data management systems
- Creation and maintenance of concise written procedures for all key processes and functions of purchasing
- Overseeing control activities to ensure that errors, inaccuracies, and discrepancies are highlighted, addressed, and resolved
- Evaluation of suppliers based on prices, lead times, and conformity of products
- International sourcing activities
- Initiating purchase orders for closed items in both inner and outer packaging categories
- Conducting negotiations to determine pricing for various packaging items over different terms
- Overseeing the ordering process for existing hard goods and outsourced products
- Contributing to B2B projects and managing in-house product strategies
- Focusing on payment term enhancements and undertaking specific short-term project roles
- Managing risks associated with key items and changing suppliers for current items as needed.
DIRECT AND INDIRECT PROCUREMENT / PURCHASER
PROEF DEUTSCHLAND
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Proef Deutschland, a subsidiary of Proef Group, is a multifaceted organization operating across four industries: Telecom, Power, Cities, and Corporate
- Within the Telecom sector, it specializes in project management encompassing civil construction and fiber-optic infrastructure
- Local German-speaking point of contact for both Direct and Indirect Procurement activities within Germany
- Identifying and assessing potential suppliers
- Sourcing activities and market research
- Contract and purchasing negotiations
- Categories: Facilities Management, IT, Office Supplies, Travel and Entertainment, HR, Professional Services, Telecommunications and Corporate Services
- CAPEX and MRO Purchasing Activities.
CONSULTANT
LASA GROUP
01.2021 - 01.2022
- INOV Contacto Program is managed by AICEP Portugal Global, a government agency, who places young portuguese talent in internationally targeted consultancy projects for Portuguese companies
- Through this program, I had the privilege of being assigned to the German branch of Grupo Lasa, one of Portugal's prominent home-textile manufacturing groups
- Generating purchasing orders and procuring company goods and services
- Market research
- Monthly and annual reporting
- Effective communication and collaboration between the German branch and the Portugal headquarters, ensuring smooth coordination and information flow.
ACCOUNT MANAGER
DELSK GROUP PORTUGAL
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Establishing direct contact with golden visa investors, overseeing properties valued at over 0.5 million Euros
- Ensuring ongoing follow-up with all relevant parties (tax and legal representatives)
- Spearheading the expansion of the company's portfolio by identifying and bringing in new projects and clients, thereby driving business growth and diversification
- Representation of four of the company's Strategic Business Units (SBUs)
- Engaging in negotiations and overseeing the preparation and execution of lease and mediation agreements
- Demonstrating expertise in 360 property or facility management.
Education
EXECUTIVE MASTER - MARKETING MANAGEMENT -
INDEG-ISCTE Executive Education
Lisboa, PortugalUNIVERSITY DEGREE - MARKETING MANAGEMENT - undefined
IPAM - Instituto Português de Administração e Marketing
Lisboa, PortugalHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Deutsche Schule Lissabon
Lisboa, PortugalSkills
Supplier selection, qualification, audit and performance management
Market Research, Budget Planning, Financial Acumen, Supplier Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Category Management, Microsoft NAV, Coupa, Odoo, Looker
Websites
Certification
04/2024, CURRENT, CIPS Level 2 Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations, CIPS, https://www.cips.org/
Phone Numbers
- Mobile, (+351) 912014628
- Home, (+49) 15221517431
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Portuguese
Timeline
DIRECT AND INDIRECT PROCUREMENT / PURCHASER
PROEF DEUTSCHLAND
08.2022 - 08.2023
CONSULTANT
LASA GROUP
01.2021 - 01.2022
ACCOUNT MANAGER
DELSK GROUP PORTUGAL
01.2017 - 01.2021
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
VIVERE GMBH
8 2023 - 3 2024
EXECUTIVE MASTER - MARKETING MANAGEMENT -
INDEG-ISCTE Executive Education
UNIVERSITY DEGREE - MARKETING MANAGEMENT - undefined
IPAM - Instituto Português de Administração e Marketing
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Deutsche Schule Lissabon
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