Bruno Duarte
@brunoduarte1
I build and scale EMEA operations, supply chains, and procurement teams.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I've led procurement, logistics, and operational transformation across pharmaceutical, hospital, and industrial environments in Portugal and EMEA. At Baldacci Portugal, I transformed a GMP-compliant procurement and logistics model, cutting operational costs by 15% and improving supply predictability.
As COO at Huric Indústria, I led cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, production, and planning, delivering a 25% process-efficiency increase, 20% lower operational costs, and 25% shorter delivery lead times.
I've also built international export operations across Spain, France, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Malta, securing €4.5M in contracts and increasing export revenue by 35%. I bring a practical, data-driven approach to creating the processes, KPIs, and operational culture needed for sustainable growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Procurement & Logistics
Baldacci Portugal
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Led transformation of procurement and logistics in a regulated pharmaceutical supply chain, ensuring GMP compliance. Restructured CMO sourcing and contracting, reducing costs by 15% and improving supply predictability.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Huric Indústria
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Assumed full operational leadership of a growing industrial company, managing cross-functional teams of ~25 staff. Deployed Industry 4.0 and transformation initiatives, achieving 25% efficiency increase and 20% cost reduction.
International Project Manager – Export & Logistics (EMEA)
Huric Indústria
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)
Designed and executed international expansion strategy across Spain, France, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and Malta. Secured €4.5M in international contracts, driving a 35% increase in export revenue.
Supply Chain Manager – Hospital Pharmacy
Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa
Jan 2007 - Dec 2016 (9 years 11 months)
Managed pharmaceutical procurement and inventory across multiple hospital departments in a regulated, budget-constrained environment. Developed internal logistics and stock control systems, improving drug traceability and resource utilisation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
Bachelor's Degree, Management
2011 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Management from Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, completed between 2011 and 2014.
INDEG/ISCTE Business School
Postgraduate Diploma, Health Services Management
2008 - 2009
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management from INDEG/ISCTE Business School, completed between 2008 and 2009.
Universidade Lusófona – Escola Superior de Saúde Ribeiro Sanches
Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from Universidade Lusófona – Escola Superior de Saúde Ribeiro Sanches, completed between 2003 and 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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