Marcio Pires

Marcio Pires is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience across various industries in Latin America. Currently serving as Regional Procurement Manager at ALPLA Group since June 2023, Marcio focuses on managing and coaching buyer teams while developing procurement capabilities. Previous roles include Procurement Manager for Indirects & Digitalization at Edwards Lifesciences and LatAm Procurement Manager, where Marcio oversaw indirect sourcing projects across the region. Marcio's career also includes significant positions at Abbott, Galderma, Nazca Cosméticos, Eurofarma, and Ykk Brasil, emphasizing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization. Marcio holds an MBA in Business Management from USP and additional qualifications in Business English and Business Administration.