Nuno Castela
Procurement Manager Emea - Closures @Aptar
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WORK HISTORY
Procurement Manager Emea - Closures @Aptar
Freyung, DE
As a Purchasing Manager supporting operations across Freyung, Ckyne, and Leeds, I drive the deployment of global and regional procurement strategies to strengthen supply reliability, optimize costs, and support business growth. I work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and site leadership to ensure efficient and compliant purchasing operations-Strategy Execution: Implement global and regional category strategies across three European manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with corporate procurement goals-Vendor Management: Lead vendor coordination at the site level, facilitating meetings and supporting quality and service issue resolution-Cost Optimization: Drive and execute site-level cost-saving initiatives and dual-sourcing projects to enhance supply resilience and reduce dependency-CAPEX Coordination: Partner with operations to ensure CAPEX investments are planned, approved, and delivered on time and in full-Savings & Reporting: Track and report savings performance to the project manager, ensuring transparency and accountability-Local Spend Governance: Guide local spending activities, preventing maverick buying and strengthening compliance with procurement policies-Energy Management: Act as the site representative for global energy management, including analysis and monitoring of the energy market-Growth Enablement: Support site expansion and business growth by assisting sales with potential operational bottlenecks-Compliance & Finance: Ensure adherence to vendor payment terms and collaborate closely with GBS Accounting for invoice and PT release processes-Price & Inflation Management: Support the procurement team in mitigating price increases and maintain updates to inflation reporting-Operational Interface: Serve as a key link between operations and the vendor network, ensuring smooth communication and issue resolution
EDUCATION
Oporto German School
Abitur, German language
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
Master of Arts in Business (M.A.), International Business Management
The Catholic University of Porto
Bachelor degree, Business Management
ABOUT NUNO CASTELA
At Wintershall Dea, I was able to elevate procurement to a strategic level, adeptly managing global categories to support the organization\'s net-zero ambitions. My recent focus has been on Maintenance, Engineering, & Infrastructure, where I\'ve led procurement activities to align with stringent project requirements and industry standards. This has been instrumental in mitigating risks and supporting the transition to sustainable practices within our supply chain.Collaboration and stakeholder management have been the cornerstones of my approach, resulting in the development of robust contract management plans and performance metrics for key contracts and suppliers. With expertise in process optimization and a commitment to fostering strong vendor relationships, we\'ve successfully navigated the complexities of international projects, driving process improvements that resonate with our commitment to excellence and sustainability.
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