Rodrigo Meneses

Rodrigo Meneses is a Mechanical Engineer with 14 years of experience in procurement and maintenance within the mining industry, specializing in global purchasing strategies and decarbonization solutions. Since joining Vale in 2011, they have led strategic procurement projects, achieving significant cost reductions and operational efficiency gains through international negotiations and partnerships. Rodrigo's previous roles include a position as a Trainee at Bucyrus International and various procurement-focused roles at Vale, where they successfully negotiated performance-based contracts across several countries. Rodrigo holds multiple specializations, including a Master's in Procurement and qualifications in Statistics and Mining Engineering.