Vasco Fernandes

Procurement Manager in the Car Fleet category. Managing markets in Europe, Latin America and North America. Responsible for the sourcing activities and category strategy definition at a zone level according to the business priorities, group policies and principles. Strategic negotiations and management of key stakeholders. Supplier relationship management for global partners. Lead global Car Fleet projects. Report directly to the Global Category Lead of Corporate Services.

Global Sourcing Specialist in the Car Fleet Category. Support the Regional Procurement Managers in sourcing activities with focus on certain Regions/Markets and global projects. Drive the selection of suppliers, tendering, negotiation and contract management according to the defined category strategies and guidelines, business priorities, group policies and principles. Optimize the procure to pay process. Report directly to the NBS Lisbon Sourcing Team Lead.

Category Manager for Logistic Services, which included Cargo Handling Equipment, Car Fleet, Air Courier and Customs Services. Team leader (1-2 direct reports). Contract management, sourcing, negotiation and cost optimization. Definition of the category strategy and annual sourcing plan according to the business priorities and the company policies. Support the annual budget definition. Manage the relationship with key suppliers and stakeholders. Report directly to the Procurement Director for Logistics.

Procurement Analyst in the Logistic Services category. Contract management, sourcing and negotiation according to the strategies defined and the Group guidelines and policies. Cost optimization. Manage ad hoc requests and non-strategic projects. Stakeholder management. Report to the Category Manager.

Market mapping and sales prospecting, negotiation with customers and suppliers, quotation of sea freight and inland transport. Booking management. Coordination with operational departments. Report to the Trade Lane Manager.

Control and optimization equipment usage (containers for maritime transport). Invoicing of demurrage and storage. Support the accounting activities. Close collaboration with the sales departments (Import/Export).

Market mapping and sales prospecting. Direct contact with customers. Technical and commercial advice. Present and promote products and services.

Research work developed within the scope of the Dissertation for Integrated Master´s Degree in Civil Engineering. Author and co-author of several scientific papers.

Specialization branch in Planning, Transport, Infrastructures and Management Systems