Paulo Salgado

Paulo Salgado is an experienced professional in procurement and supply chain management, currently serving as Procurement Director at MANE since April 2024, overseeing an annual spend of approximately USD 43M. Prior to this, Paulo held the position of General Director at Royal Ingredients Group B.V. Holland from November 2019 to March 2024, where responsibilities included financial control and regional headquarters interaction. As Chief Operating Officer in the same company, Paulo focused on strategic planning and sustainable business practices. Through roles at Kerry Group and Mars, Paulo managed significant purchasing operations with annual spends exceeding USD 55M and USD 40M, respectively. Paulo's career initiated at Kraft Foods as a Commodities Senior Buyer, building a strong foundation in market analysis and supplier negotiations. Paulo holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Centro Universitário da Cidade and completed a program at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in 2004.