Pedro Pernas

Development and execution of the global procurement strategy, aligning departmental objectives with corporate vision. Implementation of strategic sourcing methodologies for the selection and management of strategic suppliers.

Coordination of the annual procurement plan and the supply planning process, ensuring availability and resource optimization. Integration of digital systems in product and sustainability areas, driving the digital transformation of the department.

Negotiation of contracts, pricing, and terms with national and international suppliers. Implementation of sustainability initiatives across the supply chain. Achieved direct savings and TCO through process optimization and effective risk management. Risk reduction through supply chain analysis and supplier diversification. Identification and onboarding of alternative suppliers and innovative products.

Management of CAPEX in engineering, automation, and robotization of the Logistics Network. Management of the supply chain for garment auxiliary materials. Backup for e-commerce technological services. Annual management of €800 to €1,000 million.

Procurement Category Manager in Logistics. Belonging to the EMIA procurement team, the main responsibilities of this position consist of defining the strategy, leading planned sourcing processes, executing negotiations, taking care of supplier relationship management, and ensuring and following up on contract compliance for all goods and services in logistics & material handling equipment (MHE). Subcategories: Full truck load (FTL), sea freight & intermodal (SFI), overseas (FCL), customs brokers, trucking, special transport… logistics services & MHE (Racks, Labels, warehousing…). Spend dimension: €75-100 million. Achievements: >€4 million savings leading different tender processes (FTL, SFI, Labels, MHE…) meeting stakeholders’ needs, leveraging bargaining power, and reducing the number of suppliers.