Emerson Luciano Alves

Emerson Luciano Alves is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in managing purchasing operations across various industries in Latin America. Currently serving as Gerente de Compras at Swift Argentina since August 2023, Emerson oversees a significant annual spend of 90 MMUSD and leads a diverse team across multiple plants. Prior roles include Supervisor de Suprimentos LATAM at Minerva Foods, where notable achievements included a 7% cost saving through international packaging standardization and extensive experience in strategic sourcing. Emerson also held progressive positions at Minerva Foods, including Especialista em Suprimentos and Comprador Sr, and operated as a franchisee for Bubblekill while managing logistics and supplier negotiations. With foundational experience gained at Correias Mercúrio, Emerson has built a robust career characterized by effective cost management and strategic procurement. Emerson holds an MBA from FGV and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Centro Universitário Padre Anchieta.