General Manager – Portugal

About the role

Puratos is seeking a General Manager for its Portugal entity, based in Sintra. You will be responsible for the full P&L and overall performance of a mature organization with more than 140 employees.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all core functions – Sales, Marketing, R&D, HR, Finance, Manufacturing and Distribution – to ensure seamless daily execution and long‑term growth.
• Build and develop a high‑performing, inclusive team, fostering collaboration and continuous development.
• Drive financial and operational excellence by applying group standards, monitoring performance and ensuring profitability.
• Strengthen relationships with customers, authorities, professional associations and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and corporate policies on labor, tax, quality, safety and security.
• Participate in M&A activities, including investigations, evaluations, negotiations and integration.
• Represent the company externally in professional associations to raise visibility and support business interests.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Business, Economics or a related field.
• Proven senior managerial experience with full P&L responsibility in FMCG or a related industry.
• Strong strategic development and execution capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for multi‑geographical environments.
• Proactive, systematic, rigorous and results‑oriented mindset.

Required skills