Marcelo Loureiro, MBA
About Marcelo Loureiro, MBA
Marcelo Loureiro, MBA, is the Head of Global Procurement & Trade Compliance at Alkermes in Boston, Massachusetts, with over 20 years of experience in strategic sourcing, management consulting, and manufacturing.
Current Role at Alkermes
Marcelo Loureiro serves as the Head of Global Procurement & Trade Compliance at Alkermes. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he is responsible for overseeing global procurement operations and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. His role involves strategic sourcing, negotiations, and supporting business transformation initiatives within the company.
Past Experience at Alkermes
Prior to his current position, Marcelo served as the Head of Global Procurement at Alkermes from 2019 to 2023. Over those four years, he managed procurement strategies and operations in Massachusetts, focusing on sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes.
Work Experience at GSK
Marcelo worked at GSK for several years in various procurement leadership roles. From 2016 to 2019, he was the Head of Procurement for the Americas, managing procurement activities across the region. In 2016, he briefly served as the Head of Procurement for North America. Before that, he held the position of Sr. Director, Corporate Services Procurement from 2013 to 2016 in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Career at IBM
Marcelo held multiple roles at IBM from 2001 to 2010. He began as a Program Manager, Supply Chain Leadership Program in 2001, followed by various positions including Delivery Manager, Procurement Advisor, and Global Category Manager. His last role at IBM was Engagement Manager, BTO Technology Products, where he led procurement services from 2008 to 2010.
Educational Background
Marcelo holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, completed in 2001. He also earned a BS in Electrical Engineering from UERJ in 1994. Furthering his expertise, Marcelo attended the Executive Program at London Business School's GSK Procurement University in 2017.