carlos sousa

I am a highly sociable and dynamic individual who thrives on challenges. 

With a wealth of global professional experience, I bring a unique blend of skills and a passion for creating meaningful connections in both personal and professional spheres.

My sociable nature is a cornerstone of my personality. I genuinely enjoy engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Building strong relationships and fostering teamwork is not just a requirement of my professional life; it's a genuine passion. 

I believe that open communication, active listening, and collaboration are key to achieving success in any endeavor.

My extensive global professional experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of different cultures, markets, and business practices. I have had the privilege of working in diverse environments, which has not only broadened my perspectives but also enhanced my adaptability and problem-solving skills. 

In summary, I am confident that my ability to connect with people, my willingness to embrace change, and my rich background will make a valuable contribution to any team or organization. I look forward to new opportunities that will allow me to leverage my skills and experiences to achieve mutual success.

Carlos Sousa

I AM FAITHFULL TO MY COMMITMENTS, I AM EXPERIENCED AND VERY RESPONSIBLE. I TRULY BELIEVE AND LIVE THE SENTENCE “LEARNING BY DOING IT)

 I ENJOY TO DARE MYSELF INTO NEW PROJECTS.

I ENJOY TEAM WORK, TO LEAD PEOPLE AND NOT ONLY GUIDE THEM BUT ALSO LEARN WITH THEM. 

I AM A LISTENER, I LIKE TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, TO FIND SOLUTIONS,

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – SIEMENS SA /AG

- STARTED IN 1989 HAS SALES RESPONSIBLE FOR A MARKET SEGMENT, THE APPEARANCE AT THE TIME OF THE LARGE SUPERMARKETS. PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL MARKETING PROGRAMS, IT WAS A VERY GOOD TEST TO MY COMMERCIAL SKILLS.

SIEMENS SA 

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- IN 1996/7 I MOVED TO THE CORPORATE PROCUREMENT HAS STRATEGIC BUYER, RESPONSIBLE TO MANAGE SERVICES SPENTS, REALIZED THE FIRST OF MANY POOLING ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPATED IN NEGOTIATIONS, CONTRACTING, AND PROCESS OPTIMIZATION. 

NOTE : BACK AT THIS PERIOD WAS THE INITIATION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW WORLDWIDE STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATION AT SIEMENS AG;

         TOPICS SUCH HAS;

• DESIGN A NEW GLOBAL PROCESS HOUSE
• PVO STRUCTURE; DIRECT & INDIRECTS, SERVICES, PROJECT PVO AND INVESTMENTS
• ESN CODIFICATION
• PEOPLE PROFILE DEFINITION, DEMAND SKILLS, TRAINNING PROGRAM
• IT PLATFORMS
• KPI DEFINITIONS: PPC, MCP VAM
• SUPPLIER QUALIFICATION
• SUPPLIER CoC
• SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT WITH 4X PILARS
• CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND RISK MITIGATION…
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- IN 2000 MOVED INTO A PRODUCTION PLANT, CONTINUING HAS A STRATEGIC BUYER, HOWEVER REPONSIBLE FOR 6 LOCAL COMMODITIES / STRATEGIC SUPPLIERS. 

IN PARALEL, I PARTICIPATED AND CONTRIBUTED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW SIEMENS WORLD WIDE SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT METHODOLIGY AND PROCESS TOOL.

SIEMENS SA

- IN 2002 I WAS PROMOTED TO MY FIRST MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY HAS A DIRECTOR OF A PROCUMENT & LOGISTIC DEPARTMENT AT ANOTHER PRODUCTION SITE IN PORTUGAL, PART OF SIEMENS (MEDIUM VOLTAGE) BU. MY MAIN ROLE WAS TO RESTRUCTURE A COMPLETLY A NEW DEPARTMENT AND TO BE ARTICULATED WITH ALL REMAIN DEPARTMENT PEERS.

MY MAJOR ROLE WAS TO ORGANIZE AND MANAGE A TEAM WITH MORE 20 ELEMENTS AND A PVO YEARLY SPENT OF APROX. 60 MILL EUR.

THE DEPARTMENT WAS STRUCTURE BY STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT GROUP, A DISPONENT GROUP AND FINALLY A COMPLETE WAREHOUSE AND PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE GROUP.

THE BU HAD A WORLDWIDE BLUEPRINT (OTHER PLANTS), IN WHICH WE WERE HIGHLY ENGAGED AND INVOLVED WITH SIMILAR GOALS (BUSINESS PLAN), JOINT ACTIVITIES, (POOLING, WORKSHOPS, BENCHMARKS) AND CHANLANGES.

THE DEPARTMENT ACHIEVED A MAJOR PERFOMANCE, WITH THE ATRIBUITION OF THE WCP CONCEPT, A METHODOLOGY DESIGN WITH THE COLOBORATION OF SEVERAL INDUSTRY SECTORS, US UNIVERSITY, AND PARTICIPATION OF THE GERMAN ZVE INSTITUTE.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS AWARD MEANED THAT THE DEPARTMENT MET AN HIGH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION STANDARD, ACHIEVING ALL PROCUREMENT METHODOLIGY REQUIRMENTS, KPI TARGETS, PEOPLE SATISFACTION, AND EXCELLENT SUPPLIER INTIGRATION PARTNERSHIP.

SIEMENS SA

- IN 2008 I WAS TRANSFERED TO A LARGER PRODUCTION SITE PART OF ANOTHER SIEMENS BU (ENERGY TRANSMISSION), TO LEAD A TEAM OF MORE THEN 30 ELEMENTS AND A PVO YEARLY SPENT OF APROX. 80 MILL EUR.

I WAS AGAIN ABLE TO ACHIEVE WITH IN THIS DEPARTMENT A NEW WCP REMARKABLE RESULT

SIEMENS SA

I WAS INVITED IN 2009 TO (IN ACCUMULATION WITH THE PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS DIRECTOR FUNCTION ABOVE) TO TAKE OVER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE  BU ENERGY AND TRANSMISSION, A GLOBAL AND STRATEGIC COMMODITY WITH APROX. 180 MILL EUR POOLING SPENT.

SIEMENS AG

- IN 2011 I WAS PROMOTED FOR A SENIOR POSITION IN GERMANY, AT THE SIEMENS AG GLOBAL PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT, TO BECOME THE PUC CHAIRMAN OF A GLOBAL CROSS-BU’s NEW STRATEGIC COMMODITY, WITH APROX. 400 MILL EUR POOLING SPENT, WITH RESPONSIBILITY OF A CROSSFUNCTIONAL TEAM COORDINATION WORLDWIDE. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCES; 

- COMMODITY CLUSTERING BY PRODUCTION AND PROJECT DEMAND ORIENTATION

- PERFORM A GLOBAL STRATEGIC PLAN, BASED ON A ONE-PROCUREMENT PHILOSOFY

- SET-UP A WORLDWIDE TEAM, WITH CROSS FUNCTIONAL MATRIX GUIDANCE*

- SUPPLIER SELECTION AND QUALIFICATION MANAGEMENT (UNDER THE X4 PILARS)

- CROSSFUNCTIONAL INNOVATION DRIVEN WORKSHOPS

- NEGOTIATIONS; FRAME AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER COC IMPLEMENTATION

- BUSINESS KPIs CONTROLLING & REPORTING.

SIEMENS AG 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BACHAREL) - IATA LISBOA