Caroline Praeiro

Caroline Praeiro is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in sourcing, supplier relationship management, and strategic planning. Currently serving as the Group Procurement Manager for Direct Parts Germany at Valeo since January 2024, Caroline leads initiatives to enhance procurement practices and governance within the organization. Prior roles include Procurement Manager at smart Europe GmbH, where a transformative sourcing process was implemented, and Sourcing Manager at Scania Group, focusing on cost-effective and sustainable sourcing strategies. Caroline has held various positions that showcase expertise in category management, supply chain optimization, and operational efficiency across multiple industries, with a proven track record of managing substantial annual spends upwards of 100 million EUR. Caroline holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidade Nove de Julho and has additional training in English language and literature from Central College Dublin.