Pedro Prego
About Pedro Prego
Pedro Prego is a Global Strategic Buyer at Talkdesk with extensive experience in procurement and a background in business administration and marketing.
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Pedro Prego holds the position of Global Strategic Buyer at Talkdesk, bringing extensive expertise in procurement and strategic sourcing.
Career at Talkdesk
Pedro Prego began his role as Global Strategic Buyer at Talkdesk on May 1, 2022. In this position, he oversees global strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring the seamless acquisition of goods and services to support business operations. Pedro's role involves managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts to optimize costs and improve supplier performance.
Professional Background
Before joining Talkdesk, Pedro Prego worked as a Senior Procurement Specialist at Randstad from 2019 to 2022, where he was responsible for procurement across various categories. He also served as a Procurement Specialist at OLX Group from 2016 to 2018 and at Carris from 2013 to 2015. Earlier roles at Carris included positions as a Financial Analyst, Project Manager, and Quality Manager.
Education and Expertise
Pedro Prego has a solid educational background in business and economics. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from ISEG School of Economics & Management from 2003 to 2007. He also completed executive education in Advanced Marketing Program (PAME) at CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business & Economics in 2012. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate diploma in Marketing.
Specializations and Skills
Pedro Prego specializes in various areas fundamental to procurement and sourcing, including negotiation, contract management, purchasing, public procurement, and supplier relationship management. He possesses significant experience in managing procurement for categories such as IT and Telecoms, Travel, Fleet, Office Services, and Utilities. Pedro is passionate about redesigning processes and embracing experimentation to drive change.