Helena Picarra

Helena Picarra is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in global sourcing and procurement management. Currently serving as Global Procurement Manager for Real Estate at ConvaTec since March 2022, Helena is skilled in developing and implementing strategic purchasing plans. Prior roles include Global Sourcing Team Lead at Nestlé, where Helena led a team of 12 in supplier negotiations and strategy implementation, and Procurement & Master Data Supervisor at Bose Corporation, overseeing a team of 10 Strategic Buyers. Earlier experiences include positions at L'Oréal as Internacional Senior Buyer and various managerial roles at F.LIMA, STEF, and IKEA Group. Helena holds an Engineer’s Degree from Universidade Nova de Lisboa and additional qualifications in Human Resources Management, Leadership, Marketing, and Negotiation from prestigious institutions.