Jean Christophe Alvergne
Chief Procurement Officer Indirect Procurement
Lamorlaye
Profil professionnel
Dynamic procurement leader with proven track record at SEPHORA, and others International companies, enhancing purchasing strategies across Europe and Middle East. Expert in strategic negotiation and project management, I drive significant savings and efficiency improvements. Known for resilience under pressure and effective communication, I lead teams to achieve roadmaps and strategic plans, show casing results-driven approach and commitment to excellence.
Vue d'ensemble
33
33
years of professional experience
3981
3981
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Expérience
CPO Europe & Middle East Indirect Purchasing
SEPHORA
Neuilly Sur Seine, France
03.2019 - 11.2025
- Lead structuring at European level (EME = 24 countries).
- Spend = €1bn.
- Build a complete team of 15 people based in Paris, Milan, Madrid, Istanbul and Dubai.
- Strategically review Procurement processes, roadmap and supplier panel.
- Implement digitalization : Source to Pay, Onboarding suppliers and risks management, energy, intellectual services, spend analysis
- Define and develop Indirect Procurement strategy for the region.
- Strengthen strong cost awareness mindset. 2024 savings plan = €21.2M. (€25M for 2025)
- Reinforce suppliers risk management.
- Develop CSR strategies included in all roadmaps
VP Global Indirect Purchasing
VIVARTE
Paris, France
10.2013 - 02.2019
- Company Overview : Retail - €3bn -15000 employees - 3500 stores
- Procurement spend = €450M
- Spearheaded acquisition strategies within a network of 15 autonomous branches.
- Categories: Communication/Marketing, Capex Work, Maintenance, Energy, Digital, IT, Intellectual Services, General Services, Travel, Transportation, and Logistics.
- Develop the procedures and tools: KDS, spend analysis, supplier tracking.
- Pilot the application of the group framework contracts.
- Results 2014/17: total savings of €38M, including the EMMA 2016 project (Together to Sharing and BuyBetter).
Procurement Director
LAGARDERE ACTIVE
LevalloisPerret, France
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Company Overview : Media/Com - €1M - 4000 employees - 45 entities
- Manage procurement strategy in decentralized environment.
- Categories: Communication/marketing, IT, Intellectual services, Facility management, technical purchases, Multi-technical, Multi-services, Real estate, Overhead costs, Production costs
- Develop and execute cost reduction plans.
- Execute deployment of E-Proc-Manager and BI Purchasing Cognos.
- Lead training programs to boost team competencies.
International Technology Procurement Director
LAGARDERE ACTIVE
LevalloisPerret, France
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Create and organize the function for IT services, hardware, telecommunications, printing, hosting, software, technical means, and web services.
- Implement effective E-Auction strategies.
- Set up international sourcing, Results : €4.5M in savings over 3 years
- Coordinate CSR Procurement within the Group Management (Pacte PME, EcoVadis Audits)
Procurement Director
TRIGANO
Valence, France
11.2006 - 12.2007
- Company Overview : Automative equipment Recreational Vehicles - €1.7bn - 3500 employees
- Pilot the multi-site purchasing strategy.
- Reinforce the performance of the sourcing activity.
VP Non-Food Merchandising
METRO CASH and CARRY France
Nanterre, France
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Company Overview : International wholesaler : €4bn - 5000 employees.
- Enhance buying process contributing to significant gains in revenue and profitability (+18% in Turnover, +12% in Profit).
- Pilot the product marketing strategy: ranges, assortments, prices, private labels, communication, promotion.
- Define the tools for managing purchasing performance.
- Develop the sourcing from Low-Cost Countries (China, Türkiye).
- Collaborate on project-based initiatives including web site development, commerce, procurement, and supply chain.
European Non Food Lead Buyer
METRO Group
Düsseldorf, Germany
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Coordinate the purchases of Southern Europe and Türkiye (7 countries).
- Negotiate the international contracts. +€8M in additional gains.
- Devise and implement shared product range plans.
Non Food Category Manager
METRO CASH and CARRY
Nanterre, France
08.1997 - 12.2000
- Results: +19% in revenue, 23% in profit.
- Ensure revenue and profit targets were achieved.
- Lead assortment management and inventory control.
- Develop marketing materials including catalogs, direct marketing content, and online campaigns.
Buyer
OFFICE DEPOT
Senlis, France
03.1993 - 07.1997
- Optimize inventory levels for enhanced supply chain efficiency.
- Manage B2B market-tailored assortments.
Formation
Master of Arts - M.A.I International & Innovation Purchasing Management
KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL BORDEAUX
Bordeaux, FranceMaster of Science - Business and ManagerialEconomics
BORDEAUX IV UNIVERSITY
Bordeaux, FranceCompétences
- ABILITY TO PERSUADE
- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
- RESULTS-DRIVEN
- INTEGRITY
- CAPACITY TO SUPPORT CHANGE MANAGEMENT
- OPEN-MINDEDNESS
- RESILIENCE UNDER PRESSURE
- EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTERNATIONAL COORDINATION
- STRATEGIC NEGOTIATION
- P2P E-PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
- SAAS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TOOLS
- TRAVEL EXPENSE MANAGEMENT
Affiliations professionnelles
- Member of Oudinot Network
- ADRA Board Member (French Association for Procurement Directors)
Informations complémentaires
- Mountainbike
- Tennis
- Gardening
- Oenology
Actitvities and Honors
- Member of Oudinot Network
- ADRA Board member (Association of PurchasingDirectors)
Langues
English
Courant
Spanish
Opérationnel
Certificats
Activities and honors
Training
- HEC Executive Education
- ESSEC
- Kronos
- Weynes For +
- EVA Consulting
Computer Skills
SAP, Movex, Unit4 Financial, BI Achats,
Ivalua, Aprovall, PerAngusta,
Spend HQ, MS Office
Chronologie
CPO Europe & Middle East Indirect Purchasing
SEPHORA
03.2019 - 11.2025
VP Global Indirect Purchasing
VIVARTE
10.2013 - 02.2019
Procurement Director
LAGARDERE ACTIVE
01.2012 - 10.2013
International Technology Procurement Director
LAGARDERE ACTIVE
08.2008 - 12.2011
Procurement Director
TRIGANO
11.2006 - 12.2007
VP Non-Food Merchandising
METRO CASH and CARRY France
01.2003 - 09.2006
European Non Food Lead Buyer
METRO Group
01.2001 - 12.2002
Non Food Category Manager
METRO CASH and CARRY
08.1997 - 12.2000
Buyer
OFFICE DEPOT
03.1993 - 07.1997
Master of Arts - M.A.I International & Innovation Purchasing Management
KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL BORDEAUX
Master of Science - Business and ManagerialEconomics
BORDEAUX IV UNIVERSITY