Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
Procurement and industrial strategy executive operating at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and industrial economics. With over 20 years of professional experience — including 17+ years in international industrial environments across Europe and Asia — I have led end-to-end procurement functions while actively integrating sourcing decisions with product development, manufacturing strategy, and capital investment planning. My work goes beyond cost reduction. I focus on aligning technical architecture, supply models, and cost structures to build scalable, resilient, and economically sustainable industrial solutions. Key areas of expertise include: • Strategic sourcing & global supplier development • CAPEX evaluation & industrial investment decisions • NPD/NPI integration and supplier readiness • Make-or-buy strategy and cost architecture optimization • Dual sourcing & risk mitigation in volatile markets I thrive in technically demanding environments where procurement serves as a strategic lever for industrial performance and long-term competitiveness.
Leading end-to-end procurement strategy and governance, accountable for sourcing decisions, supplier performance, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply. Key areas of focus include: Driving value creation through spend analysis, TCO-based sourcing and strategic negotiations Managing an international supplier network across Europe and Asia Partnering cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations to support industrialization and product launches Ensuring continuity of supply through ERP-enabled supplier coordination, inventory visibility and continuous improvement across procurement and industrial execution Leading and developing high-performing procurement teams, fostering capability growth and a strong performance culture.
Leading innovation programs from concept through industrialization readiness for new product launches Driving supplier-enabled innovation and technology scouting to support competitive differentiation Supporting the transition from development to scalable production, ensuring cost, quality and time-to-market targets
Led complex bid processes, commercial proposals and contract negotiations across Europe and Asia Coordinated Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver customer-driven solutions Supported cost and value initiatives through sourcing, supplier management and strategic partnerships
Combined technical and commercial leadership role, supporting solution definition, customer engagement and contract negotiation in complex industrial environments. Provided hands-on technical support, configuring advanced installations and resolving critical issues beyond standard escalation. Managed supplier interactions and purchasing activities, contributing to sourcing decisions, cost competitiveness and reliable delivery. Built long-term client and partner relationships, supporting business development and sustainable growth.
Held senior customer-facing technical and project delivery roles, supporting complex solution implementations, configuration and critical troubleshooting in demanding environments. Led cross-functional teams and acted as the interface between customers, engineering and delivery to ensure feasibility, quality and reliable execution. Developed a strong analytical and systems-oriented foundation in problem solving, stakeholder management and contract support, later applied to leadership roles in business and procurement.