Rafael Saraiva Balieiro

Rafael Saraiva Balieiro is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as Global Procurement Manager and LATAM Category Lead at Natura &Co since September 2020. Prior experience includes roles at Avon from 2010 to 2020, progressing from Procurement Analyst to Procurement Coordinator, overseeing various categories including packaging, logistics, and contract manufacturing. Rafael has demonstrated a strong capability in leading teams, managing supplier negotiations, and implementing cost reduction initiatives, achieving significant improvements in project management and quality control processes. Rafael holds a Post Graduate degree in Strategic Business Management from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.