Rafael Rezende

Rafael Rezende is a seasoned Supply Chain Manager at Anglo American, with extensive experience spanning over a decade in supply chain management, procurement, and strategic sourcing. At Anglo American, Rafael leads initiatives that enhance operational excellence, aligns supply chain strategies with business objectives, and fosters relationships with host communities. Previous roles include Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Coordinator, and Global Category Specialist, where Rafael successfully managed significant budgets, executed supplier relationship management programs, and achieved notable cost savings. Prior experience at U&M Mineração e Construção S/A involved managing procurement processes and implementing corporate agreements for critical heavy equipment. Rafael holds an MBA in Logistics from Ibmec, a Bachelor's degree in Administration from Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, and a technical degree in Industrial Informatics from CTU.