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Helena Lagares

@helenalagares

Procurement and Logistics Specialist at Zelestra, managing strategic suppliers and end-to-end purchase orders for renewable energy.

Spain

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At Zelestra, I identify and evaluate strategic suppliers, compare quotations, and negotiate contracts, rates, Incoterms, and service agreements. I manage the purchase-order portfolio end to end and track supplier performance through KPIs.

At Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA, I designed and ran the logistics operation of the Seville plant, directing interplant and customer transport flows with a team of supervisors and operators. I also managed European plant order books, transport routes, forecasts, and strategic accounts including Nestlé and Unilever.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Procurement and Logistics Specialist

Current

Zelestra

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Identify, evaluate and select strategic suppliers, negotiate contracts and manage purchase orders for a renewable-energy company. Track supplier performance through KPIs and propose improvement actions.

SAP SAP Ariba Supplier Negotiation Contract Management KPI Tracking Procurement Logistics

Logistics Manager

Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA

Dec 2022 - Sep 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Designed and ran the logistics operation of the Seville plant, directing interplant and customer transport flows. Built performance indicators, ensured BRCGS compliance, and led continuous-improvement projects.

Logistics Management Transportplanning KPI Analysis BRCGS Standards Continuous Improvement Team Leadership Cost Optimization

Intercompany Sales Coordinator

Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA

Jul 2005 - Dec 2022 (17 years 5 months)

Managed order books, production forecasts, and interplant deliveries across European plants. Planned transport routes, handled documentation and invoicing, and managed strategic accounts including Nestlé and Unilever.

Order Management Production Planning Transportplanning Forecasting KPI Analysis SAP JDEdwards Account Management

Purchasing and Warehouse Manager

Automoción EDA S.A.

Sep 2004 - Jul 2005 (10 months)

Ran end-to-end procurement with European and Asian suppliers, negotiating prices and delivery terms. Evaluated supplier performance, produced purchasing reports, and coordinated warehousing and inventory control.

Procurement Supplier Negotiation Supplier evaluation Warehousing Inventory Control Reporting

Sales and Marketing Assistant

National Instruments

Mar 2001 - Aug 2004 (3 years 5 months)

Supported the sales team with quotations, proposals, and technical documentation, and translated technical material. Managed component-repair processes for key clients and supported marketing campaigns.

Sales Support Technical Documentation Translation Marketing Campaigns Client Management