Leonardo Soares

Leonardo Soares is a seasoned Supply Chain Manager currently leading procurement operations at Samarco. With a Master of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from FGV and a background in Mechanical Engineering, they have extensive experience in procurement roles at major companies like CRH, CBMM, and LafargeHolcim. Throughout their career, Leonardo has successfully restructured procurement departments, managed significant budgets, and implemented strategic sourcing methodologies, achieving substantial cost savings and efficiency improvements. Their expertise encompasses sustainability in supply chains and developing key performance indicators to monitor procurement processes effectively.