Horacio D'almeida
About Horacio D'almeida
Horacio D'almeida is a Procurement Lead at Spryker in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in procurement and supply management across various organizations. He has held positions at RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse, SRG SSR, and Bacardi, and has earned multiple master's degrees in international trade and related fields.
Current Role at Spryker
Horacio D'almeida serves as the Procurement Lead at Spryker, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Berlin, Germany, he is responsible for overseeing procurement activities and developing strategies to optimize spending. His role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to define saving strategies in procurement, ensuring that the company's procurement processes align with its overall objectives. D'almeida also represents Spryker's values during negotiations with suppliers, aiming to foster beneficial relationships and secure favorable commercial terms.
Previous Experience at RTS and SRG SSR
Before joining Spryker, D'almeida accumulated significant experience in procurement roles at RTS - Radio Télévision Suisse and SRG SSR. He worked as a Buyer at RTS from 2007 to 2016 in Genève, Switzerland, where he developed his procurement skills over nine years. Following this, he served as a Strategic & Project Buyer at SRG SSR from 2016 to 2020 in the Région de Berne, Switzerland, for four years. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in procurement processes and supplier management.
Educational Background
D'almeida has a strong educational background in international trade and related fields. He studied at the University of Oklahoma, where he earned a Master’s degree in International Trade, focusing on intercultural communication and marketing from 2002 to 2003. He also obtained a Master’s degree in International Trade from Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-II) in Clermont-Ferrand, France, from 2001 to 2002. Additionally, he achieved a Master diploma specializing in Import-Export from Université de Poitiers from 2003 to 2004 and a two-year post A-level degree in Business Studies from Institut Universitaire Technologique (IUT) in Angoulême, France, from 1998 to 2001.
Leadership and Professional Involvement
D'almeida has demonstrated leadership in the procurement field, notably serving as the Président Région Romande for procure.ch – Fachverband für Einkauf und Supply Management in 2015. In this role, he was involved in promoting best practices in procurement across several Swiss regions, including Genève, Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel, and Berne. His experience in leading teams to define and implement indirect procurement processes further highlights his capability in managing procurement operations effectively.
Early Career at Bacardi
D'almeida began his professional career at Bacardi, where he worked as a Customer Service Representative from 2006 to 2007 in Genève, Switzerland. This role provided him with foundational experience in customer service and communication, which has been beneficial in his subsequent procurement roles.