Alexandre V.-Procurement & Operations Transformation Consultant
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Experience
Manager, Procurement & Logistics
NANOFORM
- Lead and develop Procurement and Logistics activities across supplier management, purchasing processes, inbound/outbound logistics and warehouse operations in GMP and non-GMP environments.
- Develop and optimize SAP-based procurement processes, including PR-to-PO workflows, approvals, purchasing governance and business-process integration.
- Drive spend analysis and assessment of non-managed spend to identify savings, consolidation and process-improvement opportunities.
- Lead supplier evaluation and sourcing activities, including commercial assessment, supplier-risk mitigation and dual-sourcing opportunities.
- Support contract and scheduling-agreement development and coordinate commercial requirements across Procurement, Operations, R&D, Quality and Finance.
- Contribute to development of a new warehouse operation, including logistics flows, operational processes and GMP readiness.
Project Manager
NANOFORM
- Managed 20+ complex projects across pharmaceutical development, operations, technology and infrastructure.
- Delivered Proof of Concept and Proof of Process studies, preparation for in-vivo trials, technology transfer, GMP readiness and GMP-related initiatives.
- Led laboratory expansion and equipment projects, coordinating sourcing, delivery, installation and operational readiness.
- Managed production automation and operational-improvement initiatives with internal teams, suppliers and external partners.
- Owned scope, schedules, risks, dependencies and stakeholder communication using Agile, Waterfall and hybrid methodologies.
- Presented project status and key decisions to internal and external stakeholders while resolving cross-functional issues and maintaining delivery momentum.
Project Buyer / Procurement
HOVIONE
- Managed procurement activities in a global pharmaceutical CDMO environment, supporting technical projects and operational requirements.
- Identified, evaluated and compared suppliers based on technical, commercial, quality and delivery criteria.
- Supported sourcing, negotiations, cost optimization and supplier relationship management in a regulated environment.
- Translated technical requirements into procurement activities in close collaboration with project and operational teams.
Logistics Operator
STELLANTIS / PSA GROUPE
- Supported logistics and material-flow activities within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Logistics, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Production, and Project Management.
Summary
Procurement, supply chain and project management professional with 8+ years of experience across pharmaceutical and technical industries. Combines strategic sourcing, procurement transformation, logistics, SAP business processes and complex project delivery. Experience spans 20+ cross-functional projects including technology transfer, GMP readiness, production automation, laboratory expansion and operational improvement. Strong at connecting business requirements, suppliers, ERP processes and operational execution to create structured, scalable and measurable ways of working.
Skills
- Procurement & Sourcing: Strategic Sourcing; Supplier Evaluation; Rfq/Rfp; Negotiation; Spend Analysis; Non-Managed Spend; Dual Sourcing; Contracts & Scheduling Agreements
- Supply Chain & Logistics: Inbound/Outbound Logistics; Warehouse Operations; Material Flows; Supplier Risk; Supply-Chain Resilience; Gmp & Non-Gmp Environments
- Sap & Process Transformation: Sap Procurement Processes; Pr-To-Po Workflows; Process Mapping; Erp Integration; Key-User Activities; Business-It Translation
- Project & Operations Management: Cross-Functional Delivery; Governance; Pmo; Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid; Scheduling; Risk Management; Change Management; Project Recovery
- Tools: Sap (Procurement Processes, Pr-To-Po, Purchasing Workflows, Key-User Activities); Microsoft Project; Excel; Microsoft Office
- Professional Strengths: Strategic Sourcing; Commercial Analysis; Stakeholder Management; Supplier Management; Technical-To-Business Translation; Operational Problem Solving; Conflict Resolution; Project Governance; International Collaboration
Languages
Education
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa / NOVA School of Science and Technology
Master of Science · Bioorganic Chemistry · Portugal
Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Degree in Applied Chemistry · Applied Chemistry · Portugal
Certifications & licenses
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
PMI
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Experience
Global experience
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Alexandre is based in Helsinki, Finland.
Alexandre speaks the following languages: English (Native), Portuguese (Native), French (Intermediate).
Alexandre has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Alexandre has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Alexandre may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Alexandre would be well-suited for roles such as: Manager, Procurement & Logistics, Project Manager, Project Buyer / Procurement.
Alexandre's most recent position is Manager, Procurement & Logistics at NANOFORM.
In recent years, Alexandre has worked for NANOFORM, HOVIONE, and STELLANTIS / PSA GROUPE.
Alexandre is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical. Alexandre also has some experience in Biotechnology.
Alexandre is most experienced in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Procurement. Alexandre also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Production, and Project Management.
Alexandre has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical.
Alexandre has recently worked in business areas like Logistics, Operations, and Procurement.
Alexandre holds a Master in Bioorganic Chemistry from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa / NOVA School of Science and Technology.
Alexandre has 2 certificates. These include: Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Alexandre is immediately available for suitable projects.
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