Nelson Sampaio

NELSON SAMPAIO DIRECTOR PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN Principal Consultant @ SIlver prisma Address: Lisbon, Portugal LinkedIn: https://pt.linkedin.com/in/nelsonlsampaio SUMMARY Nelson Sampaio is a seasoned expert in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Business Development, with over 18 years of global experience spanning four continents. He has led strategic sourcing functions and executed large-scale turnkey projects across the energy, industrial, healthcare, AI, robotics, and sustainable technology sectors. Nelson has held pivotal leadership roles at renowned companies such as Technip Energies, Siemens, and Solvay. As Global Head of Supply Chain at HydrogenPro, he was instrumental in scaling operations and building international supplier ecosystems for green hydrogen electrolysis, placing the company at the forefront of the global energy transition. Driven by a deep commitment to sustainability and innovation, Nelson founded Silver Prisma, a strategic consultancy supporting organizations in Europe, the USA, and Latin America. Silver Prisma focuses on structuring scalable and resilient supply chains, optimizing procurement processes and cost efficiency, crafting internationalization and growth strategies, accelerating business in complex and high-regulation markets. In parallel, Nelson serves as a strategic advisor to technology startups, including: Amplifier AI – 3D surgical planning powered by AI and Virtual Reality Willy AI – Voice-based intelligent assistant for radiological reporting Baromatix – Autonomous robotic barista kiosks for airports, malls, and hospitals Fluent in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish, with working knowledge of German, Nelson combines global insight with a passion for driving results and promoting sustainable industry practices. His vision is to empower companies not only to achieve operational excellence but to lead responsibly in a rapidly transforming world. CORE COMPETENCIES & KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Procurement Strategy & Optimization | Global Sourcing | Cost Reduction • Supply Chain Management | Contract Negotiation | Supplier Development • Project Management | Cross-functional Leadership | Change Management • Sustainability Initiatives | Risk Mitigation | International Logistics Key Achievements: • HydrogenPro ASA: Led the global implementation of a new ERP system with integrated P2P processes; achieved a 25% reduction in lead times through supply chain optimization and supplier diversification. • Siemens Logistics: Spearheaded a digital transformation of the procurement landscape, boosting operational efficiency by 50% and improving procurement cycle times by 72%. • Technip Energies (Paris): Successfully recovered a 3-month delay on the Yamal LNG mega-project in Arctic Russia, securing stakeholder alignment and enabling timely project start-up under extreme conditions. • Technip Energies (Brazil): Delivered $10 million in cost savings and reduced construction time by 25% on a $350 million CAPEX project through the implementation of modular supply and execution strategies. • Solvay: Reduced logistics costs by 21% and generated €320K in annual savings by redesigning cross-border transportation flows and enhancing warehouse operations. • Silver Prisma: Advised multiple energy and industrial firms on procurement and supply chain transformation, delivering sustainable cost savings and enabling international expansion. Experience 2021 – PresentSilver Prisma – Strategic Consulting – Director and Principal Lisbon, Portugal (Global Operations: Europe, USA, LATAM) • Founded and lead a strategic consultancy supporting energy, industrial, and tech firms in procurement, supply chain design, and project delivery across Europe, the US, and Latin America. • Structured scalable supply chains and implemented procurement strategies delivering measurable cost efficiencies and resilience. • Advised on internationalization and growth strategies for companies expanding into complex regulatory and operational markets. • Spearheaded commercial acceleration initiatives for clients entering high-barrier sectors, enhancing market positioning and operational readiness. • Serve as strategic advisor to technology startups including: ◦ Amplifier AI – AI & VR-based 3D surgical planning platform. ◦ Willy AI – Voice-enabled AI assistant for radiological reporting. ◦ Baromatix – Autonomous robotic barista kiosks for malls, airports, business centers and hospitals. 2021 – 2024HydrogenPro ASA – Director of Procurement & Supply Chain Lisbon, Portugal (Remote) • Developed and executed the global supply chain strategy for Electrolysers manufacturing, contributing to HydrogenPro's leadership in major green energy transition projects. • Built and scaled strategic supplier partnerships across multiple geographies, collaborating with ISO 9001-certified suppliers. • Led the implementation of processes and systems that enabled a 25% improvement in supply chain efficiency and cost. • Delivered cost savings exceeding 20% through supplier negotiations and process improvements, enhancing cash flow and operational performance. 2019 – 2021Siemens Logistics – Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Lisbon, Portugal • Led the Procurement and Supply Chain division, overseeing a team of 10, and managed procurement operations for both Portugal and global hubs. • Consistently exceeded savings targets by 20-30% through the implementation of digital procurement systems and supplier agreements. • Reduced procurement cycle times by 40% through the digitization of processes and the introduction of standardized procedures. 2017 – 2018Solvay – Logistics Category Manager & Supply Chain Excellence Freiburg, Germany • Negotiated and managed global logistics contracts, driving €1,9 million in cost savings and €1 million in working capital and logistic processes cost reduction through procurement optimizations. • Led supply chain optimization initiatives across five global sites, reducing inventory levels by 20% and improving operational efficiency. • Implemented strategies that enhanced supplier performance and reduced overall logistics costs. 2009 – 2017Technip Energies – Several roles Project Manager - Paris, France • Managed Carry Over Works for the $500 million Electric package of the $25 billion Yamal LNG project, one of the most complex oil & gas projects in the world, overseeing the transfer of work from supplier yards in Asia to site in Arctic Russia. • Developed and implemented logistics procedures, resulting in the recovery of a 3-month project delay and enabling on-time plant startup. • Negotiated critical supplier recovery plans and managed interfaces with Russian technical authorities, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Project Engineering Manager - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil • Led a multi-disciplinary engineering team of 22 in delivering a $350 million CAPEX project for a new manufacturing plant. • Achieved a 25% improvement in supply chain efficiency while reducing costs by 20%. Procurement Lead - The Hague, Netherlands • Negotiated contracts and sourcing strategies that delivered 20% cost savings compared to initial estimates, resulting in $10 million in savings. Education • MSc in Civil Engineering | Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal | 2007 • Executive Education in Procurement & Global Sourcing | NOVA School of Business | 2020 • Business Metrics for Data-Driven Companies | Duke University (Coursera) | 2017