Preventive Procurement: MRO’s Role in FMCG Profitability

In this insightful episode, host Rohan Salvi form Verdantis sits down with Procurement & Operations Director Marcio Simao, drawing on his extensive experience from Kraft Heinz and ABI, to discuss a powerful, yet often overlooked, strategy for boosting profitability: preventive MRO procurement.

They explore how proactive sourcing for maintenance, repair, and operations is not just a cost-saving measure, but a fundamental driver of operational excellence in the FMCG sector.

Drawing on his background leading global procurement transformations and operational turnarounds, Marcio shares practical strategies to modernize sourcing, optimize supply chains, and reduce costly downtime.

This episode is a must-listen for professionals looking to leverage procurement as a strategic business partner, drive tangible cost and time savings, and build resilient, high-performing supply chains.

Key Takeaways :

-Learn how preventive MRO procurement minimizes downtime and boosts FMCG profitability.
-Understand how procurement can evolve into a strategic driver of value beyond cost savings.
-Discover how automation and analytics fuel smarter, more agile procurement decisions.
-Learn how playbooks, KPIs, and standardized processes strengthen MRO sourcing efficiency.
-Understand how supplier collaboration unlocks innovation, resilience, and cost advantage.
-Discover how data-driven forecasting improves maintenance planning and spend control.
-Learn how harmonizing processes and shared services enhance governance and agility.

Who Should Listen:

-Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders
-MRO Category Managers & Reliability Engineers
-Plant/Operations Managers in FMCG & Manufacturing
-Contracting & Vendor Management Specialists
-Sustainability & Transformation Executives