About Albert
Senior procurement and supply chain leader with more than 15 years of experience in industrial and manufacturing environments, operating in international and multicultural contexts.
Strong background leading procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships and M&A integration initiatives.
Engineering-trained leader with strong analytical mindset, hands-on leadership style and clear business orientation, experienced in building high-performing teams and delivering sustainable cost, risk and value improvements.
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual
Catalan
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Hyperion Materials & TechnologiesDirector of Strategic Sourcing & ProcurementMarch 2024 - Today (2 years and 3 months)Barcelona, SpainLead the strategic sourcing and procurement function across EMEA, supporting multi-site manufacturing operations and global business strategy:• Full ownership of global spend across multiple production sites, covering direct and indirect materials.• Define and execute EMEA sourcing strategies aligned with global governance and manufacturing requirements.• Lead strategic supplier negotiations, securing long-term partnerships for supply continuity, cost transparency and growth.• Drive make-or-buy and internalization initiatives to optimize cost structure, resilience and operational flexibility.• Contribute to M&A due diligence and post-merger integration, delivering procurement-led value creation.• Lead, coach and develop a team of 8 professionals, setting objectives, KPIs and development plans.• Report directly to the VP Global Sourcing & Procurement.
- Hyperion Materials & TechnologiesManager Strategic Sourcing & ProcurementJune 2019 - February 2024 (4 years and 8 months)Barcelona, SpainLed the transformation of the local procurement organization from a transactional purchasing model into a strategic sourcing function fully aligned with global standards:• Managed all company spend, delivering recurring savings through category strategies and supplier development initiatives.• Led contract negotiations with key suppliers, strengthening long-term partnerships while consistently improving cost, quality and service performance.• Played a key role in the design and implementation of digital procurement tools (Provalido, Mediusflow), improving efficiency, compliance and reporting.• Built and led a team of 4 buyers, reinforcing negotiation capabilities, accountability and category ownership.• Reported directly to the Director of Sourcing & Procurement.
- DABA S.A.U. - Nespresso exclusive distributor.Global Lead Buyer & Sourcing Project LeaderNovember 2015 - June 2019 (3 years and 7 months)Barcelona, SpainGlobal lead buyer within the Operations department, responsible for deploying procurement strategy in Spain and across West and North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Ghana and Gabon):• Managed an annual procurement budget of approximately €10M, achieving total reported savings of 7.8%.• Led sourcing strategies and competitive bidding processes (RFX) across multiple categories, including MRO, services, marketing, packaging and food.• Designed and implemented a formal Procurement Policy aligned with corporate governance and compliance requirements.• Developed the Annual Operational Plan budget for priority initiatives.• Acted as procurement subject-matter expert, ensuring supplier qualification, contract execution and compliance with internal standards.• Reported directly to the Operations Manager.
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Education
- M.Sc. in Industrial ManagementPolytechnic University of Catalonia.M.Sc. in Industrial Management
- Postgraduate Design and CalculationPolytechnic University of Catalonia.Postgraduate