Barbara Santos

Barbara Santos is a skilled procurement manager with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Currently serving as Gerente Estratégico Serv. Corporativos e Indiretos at Rumo, Barbara has previously held key positions at BRF, where they managed significant budgets and led multidisciplinary teams in strategic sourcing. Experience includes roles as Procurement Coordinator and Senior Procurement Specialist, with a focus on strategic negotiations and operational efficiency in the corporate services sector. Barbara also contributed to quality assurance and innovation in several organizations, including Brasil Foods S/A and Ferragens HAGA, and provided mentorship through Mulheres no Comando. Educated at UFF – Universidade Federal Fluminense, Barbara continues to influence the industry through creative problem-solving and agile management.