Foster Vatanabe

Foster Vatanabe is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management. Currently serving as Supervisor de compras at BRANDT Brasil since November 2023, Vatanabe previously held roles at ADAMA Brasil as Analista de compras, where responsibilities included negotiating with suppliers and developing cost-reduction projects. Other notable positions include Comprador at Trimble Transportation Latam, overseeing national raw material procurement and demand planning, and Comprador at Amcor, managing multiple categories including IT and professional services. Vatanabe's career began as an intern at Amcor and Cia. Cacique de Café Solúvel, and Vatanabe has also contributed to logistics analysis at EUCATUR Transporte Rodoviário. Vatanabe holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from UEL, an MBA in Project Management from FGV, and is pursuing a Master's in Purchasing at Live University.