Leonardo Benetti

About Leonardo Benetti

I am a Global Procurement Executive and Change Agent specializing in the architectural transformation of $1B+ supply chain ecosystems. With over 20 years of end-to-end experience - spanning tenures in Boston, Singapore, and Brazil - I bridge the gap between complex global strategy and high-impact local execution.My career is defined by Scale and Simplification. Whether managing a $1B vaccines portfolio in North America or integrating a $4B Global Business Services (GBS) organization across 40 countries, my focus remains constant: leveraging digital innovation to drive bottom-line resilience. I don’t just implement systems like SAP, Ariba, and Coupa; I use them as catalysts to dismantle silos and automate value.Core Expertise & Impact:Executive Leadership: Proven \"Leader of Leaders,\" currently directing a high-caliber team of Associate Directors and Senior Managers.Change Agency: A veteran of three major organizational restructures, successfully aligning procurement functions with evolving corporate visions and M&A integrations.Digital Transformation: Architect of 4 global e-Procurement implementations, utilizing RPA and AI to deliver consistent 10% YoY savings and process efficiencies.Global Footprint: Native LATAM roots with deep leadership experience across the US, Europe, and the ASEAN region.I thrive at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and global logistics. I am passionate about mentoring the next generation of procurement leaders and evolving the function from a tactical support unit into a strategic engine for enterprise growth.Let’s connect to discuss Global Sourcing Strategy, Digital Transformation, or the future of Supply Chain Resilience.

Experience

1. Procurement Lead - Global Medical, Launch, Vaccines and Marketing

   Takeda

   Jan 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Directing a global procurement organization with a $1B annual spend across Direct, Indirect, CAPEX, and External Manufacturing. Leading a high-caliber team of 7 direct (Associate Directors/Senior Managers) and 2 indirect reports.Strategic Transformation: Architected the procurement roadmap to transition the function from a tactical cost-center to a strategic value-partner, delivering a consistent 10% YoY savings through aggressive category management and TCO optimization.Change Agency & Restructuring: Served as a core executive lead in an enterprise-wide organizational restructure; redesigned procurement workflows and governance models to increase agility and align with new corporate growth targets.Leadership & Mentorship: Transformed the leadership culture by mentoring a tier of Associate Directors, shifting focus toward data-driven decision-making and high-level stakeholder engagement.

Education

• Universidade Estadual de Campinas

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2013 — 2014

• Universidade Estadual de Campinas

  Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering

  2003 — 2007