Antonio De Sousa is a procurement leader committed to creating long-term business value through simple, disciplined processes and continuous knowledge sharing. At BMI Group, he directs the global Manufacturing Indirect category while leading enterprise digital sourcing transformation—establishing the E-Sourcing Center of Excellence and driving the rollout of Arkestro.

With nearly two decades of experience across engineering and manufacturing industries, Antonio has built his career within global industrial leaders including Koch Engineered Solutions / John Zink Hamworthy Combustion, Schneider Electric, Renault Trucks, and Howden. Across multi-site and multi-region environments, he has focused on bridging strategic sourcing with operational realities, consistently transforming complex category strategies into tangible business outcomes.

Known for combining strategic vision with grounded execution, Antonio believes that technology delivers value only when people are genuinely empowered to use it. Grounded in mutual respect and robust supplier relationship management (SRM), he is dedicated to mentoring teams, sharing expertise, and turning digital procurement tools into a practical, sustainable competitive advantage.