Vasco Fernandes

Experience

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  Instituto Superior Técnico

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2011

  Undergraduate Researcher

  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.

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  EPSON Iberica, S.A. – Branch Office in Portugal

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Sales Rep. / Promoter

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

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  Mediterranean Shipping Company (Portugal) S.A. – Shipping Agents

  Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

  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).

  • Customer Service

    Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Demurrage and Operations Assistant

    Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
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  BRF

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2018

  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. Show less

  • Senior Procurement Analyst (Category Manager) - Logistic Services

    Mar 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Procurement Analyst (Buyer) - Logistic Services

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2017
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  Nestlé

  Nov 2018 - Jul 2024

  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.

  • Regional Procurement Manager - Car Fleet

    Jul 2020 - Jul 2024

  • Global Procurement Analyst (Buyer) - Car Fleet

    Nov 2018 - Jun 2020
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  Amazon

  Sept 2024 - now

  Procurement Manager - Surface Transportation