João Colaço

João Colaço is an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in supply chain management across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Procurement Manager at adidas since January 2020, João leads a team of 11 Buyers, focusing on delivering procurement value across multiple regions while ensuring effective KPI measurement. Previous roles include Procurement Manager at adidas, where João maintained high standards in Reports & Analytics for Non-Trade Procurement, and Senior Buyer, where João managed a substantial annual baseline with significant savings. Prior experience includes a Purchasing & Supply Chain Engineer position at Decathlon France, where João developed supplier relationships and managed procurement processes, and a Trainee role at SONAE with a focus on continuous improvement. João also completed an academic internship at Parfois that informed a Master's thesis on logistics methodologies in the fashion industry. João holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, along with additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management and proficiency in English from the University of Cambridge.