Francisco Tiago Mendes

Francisco Tiago Mendes has extensive experience in procurement, currently serving as a Senior Buyer at Solar Coca-Cola since February 2014. Responsibilities include strategic purchasing of flexible packaging and analyzing commodity costs and availability both nationally and internationally. Expertise encompasses spend analysis, strategic sourcing, and the development of supplier relationships to optimize pricing and quality. Additionally, Francisco develops business plans, oversees budget forecasts, and manages contractual agreements. Prior roles include Junior and Pleno Buyer positions, focusing on raw materials and packaging for beverages, as well as experience as a procurement intern and a consultant intern. Francisco holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Ceara, earned between 2009 and 2016.