Maria Emilia Santos Schmidt

Maria Emilia Santos Schmidt is an accomplished procurement professional with extensive experience in global procurement management across various industries. Currently serving as Global Procurement Manager for Services at MBCC Group, Maria oversees multiple categories including professional services and compliance areas, while currently on parental leave. Prior roles include Global Procurement Manager for Raw Materials at BASF Construction Solutions GmbH, and significant responsibilities at CTDI GmbH, Gardner Denver, Avon Cosmetics, Ford Motor Company, and AmBev. Maria holds a Postgraduate degree in Controladoria e Finanças from Universidade Federal da Bahia and a degree from Universidade Católica do Salvador, reflecting a strong academic foundation to support a robust career in procurement and supply chain management.