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Carlos Alceu S

Supply Chain, Procurement & Purchasing Director | Fleet Management & Logistics | Strategic Sourcing

About Me

I specialise in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement and Fleet Management for telecom infrastructure.I work where purchases, contracts, supply chain flows and fleet operations meet the field – turning strategy into predictable execution.Purchasing & ProcurementExperienced in purchasing and procurement for operations in Portugal, Germany and Denmark:• Strategic sourcing of fleet, equipment and logistics services• Supply chain–aligned purchasing decisions focused on TCO, risk and availability• Contract negotiation and contract management (frame agreements, services, rentals, maintenance)• Supplier / vendor management and SRM with KPIs, QBRs and performance governanceFleet Management & LogisticsI manage fleet operations for 300+ vehicles and 30+ sites, integrating fleet decisions into the supply chain:• Preventive maintenance and fleet optimisation using telematics• Routing, logistics and warehouse management to support service levels• Compliance, safety and lifecycle cost controlSupply Chain & Operational ExcellenceI build integrated supply chain systems that connect procurement, purchasing, logistics and fleet:• Inventory management and flow orchestration• Risk management and business continuity• KPI discipline and operational excellence routinesHow I workClarity over complexity.Data before noise.Negotiation backed by facts.Purchasing and supply chain decisions that teams can trust.Long-distance runner, winemaker and columnist – disciplines that shape how I negotiate, pace initiatives and lead.Currently advancing a Global MBA (Porto Business School).Focus areas: Supply Chain Strategy • Strategic Sourcing • SRM • Category Management • Contracts & Compliance • TCO • Operational Excellence • Fleet & Logistics • Inventory • SAP S/4HANA • WMS • Telematics • Risk & Resilience • Sustainability • Cross-functional Leadership.

Jurisdiction

Germany | Portugal

Notable Employer

  • Supply Chain and Fleet Director at Constructel GmbH

Experience

Seniority LevelDirector
Years of Experience10-15 years
Current StatusActive
Supply Chain and Fleet DirectorNotable
2014 - Present

Lead Supply Chain, Purchasing and Procurement for multi-site telecom infrastructure operations in Germany. Manage strategic sourcing, purchasing and contract negotiation for fleet, equipment, logistics and technical services. Negotiate multi-year frame agreements (insurance, maintenance, rentals, parts), optimising TCO, uptime and risk exposure. Oversee fleet management for 300+ vehicles: preventive maintenance strategy, telematics, compliance and lifecycle cost control. Coordinate logistics, warehouse operations and inventory management across 30+ sites, ensuring availability and service performance. Implement SAP S/4HANA, WMS and telematics systems to improve visibility, routing, fuel efficiency and CO₂ reduction. Drive Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): KPIs, SLAs, QBRs and governance frameworks improving supplier delivery reliability. Align Procurement, Finance and Field Operations under unified planning, strengthening risk management and business continuity.

Skills

Core skills0
Languages4

Languages

English
German
Portuguese
Spanish