Walter FERRER

Responsible for steering the company Country Group toward its strategic goals inside France and Spain. 11 Plants - 2400 employees - 900M euros revenue

• Define and implement company strategy in alignment with the Global Leadership Team
• Set long-term goals and ensure all departments are aligned with the vision.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Implement policies and procedures to support company objectives.
• Approve and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Ensure financial sustainability and profitability.
• Make high-level decisions on investments and cost control.
• Lead and inspire the executive team and senior managers.
• Foster a positive organizational culture and promote employee engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and performance of key personnel.

Responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, equipment, and services essential for production and Services of OI Group globally. 69 plants - 200 Employees including GBS operations - more than 4Billions USD Spend managed - over 10 000 suppliers

• Design and implement a strategic sourcing plan aligned with production and business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, supplier consolidation, and value creation.
• Ensure procurement supports sustainability and innovation goals.
• Secure reliable sources for key raw materials like silica sand, soda ash, limestone, and cullet (recycled glass).
• Monitor market trends and price fluctuations to optimize purchasing decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and compliance.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable terms and mitigate risks.
• Ensure all contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Monitor and manage the procurement budget.
• Analyse spending patterns and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Work closely with supply chain and production teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Optimize inventory levels to avoid overstocking or shortages.
• Coordinate with logistics providers for efficient transportation and warehousing.
• Implement e-procurement systems and digital tools for better visibility and control.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, environmental, and supplier-related risks.
• Promote sustainable sourcing practices and compliance with ESG standards.

Responsible for Regional Supply Chain Strategy & Alignment Develop comprehensive procurement strategy Cross-Border Logistics & Distribution Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance Digital Transformation & Performance Management

• Develop and execute a Europe-specific supply chain strategy aligned with global corporate goals for our 34 plants
• Adapt global policies to local market dynamics, regulations, and customer expectations.
• Build and manage a resilient supplier base across Europe for raw materials like silica sand, soda ash, and cullet.
• Lead supplier risk assessments, dual sourcing strategies, and long-term partnerships to ensure continuity and cost-efficiency.
• Define clear Savings plan to offset inflation and ensure competitiveness of our assets
• Oversee pan-European logistics networks, including warehousing, transportation, and customs compliance.
• Optimize distribution routes and delivery models to reduce lead times and carbon footprint.
• Ensure compliance with EU environmental regulations, such as REACH and carbon emissions targets.
• Drive sustainable supply chain initiatives, including circular economy practices and green logistics.
• Implement advanced analytics, to improve forecasting, planning, and visibility.
• Monitor KPIs like OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory turnover, and cost-to-serve across European operations.

Define Sourcing Strategy Supplier Network Development & Risk Mitigation Regulatory & Sustainability Leadership Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Develop and execute a Europe-wide procurement strategy that aligns with regional production needs and global supply chain goals.
• Balance cost, quality, and risk across diverse European markets and suppliers.
• Build a robust and diversified supplier base for critical raw materials like silica sand, soda ash, and cullet.
• Implement risk management frameworks to address geopolitical, environmental, and supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure procurement practices comply with EU regulations (e.g., REACH, ESG reporting).
• Lead green procurement initiatives, including sourcing recycled materials and reducing carbon footprint.
• Drive cost-reduction programs through strategic negotiations, long-term contracts, and supplier collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

Global Sourcing & Supplier Strategy Cost Leadership & Value Engineering plans Supply Chain Risk & Compliance Management Digital Procurement Transformation Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships

• Develop and lead a global sourcing strategy for components, materials, and services critical to packaging machinery (e.g., motors, sensors, steel, electronics).
• Build a resilient and diversified supplier network to reduce dependency and ensure continuity.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic negotiations, supplier collaboration, and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Partner with engineering and R&D to support value engineering and make-vs-buy decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply disruptions, geopolitical issues, and regulatory changes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, export controls, and sustainability regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH).
• Implement digital tools such as e-sourcing platforms, supplier portals, and spend analytics.
• Use data analytics to enhance decision-making, forecasting, and supplier performance tracking.
• Lead green procurement initiatives, including sourcing recyclable materials and energy-efficient components.
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers to foster innovation and co-development of new technologies.

Category Sourcing Manager Rigid Packaging / Flexibles Danone Dairy Division of Portfolio composed of :
Flexibles Packaging : €100 million / 4 main suppliers
Polystyren (PS) Thermoforming Plastics : € 120 million / 5 main suppliers
Preformed cups : €50 million / 10 suppliers

Manage purchasing portfolio composed of :

- Investments : €35/40 million : implemented a procedure to work on investment projects with our 5 factories in France and 2 in UK : savings €3 million
- Industrial services / Energy : €30 million : reduction of the number of suppliers, coordination and management of national files for the Danone group in France (24 factories)
savings between 15 and 20 % : €1 million in 2001. Indirect management of 3 factory buyers
- Flavors and Ingredients : €15 million : set up the global purchasing strategy for the Water Division
- Subcontracting : new portfolio to cover : €20 million

Responsible of the purchases for the 2 production plants (one in Poland and one in France).
in charge of purchasing all raw materials (galvanised steel, wheels, screws, tubes, hubs. ) and of subcontracting
under the general management's direct responsability.

Purchasing portfolio composed of
- €15 million
for the plant in France: 150 suppliers / 1200 references / 70 families of products
for the plant in Poland: 65 suppliers / 300 references / 20 families of products

First results obtained:
gain on purchasing costs of 5% for the year 1999.
further gains of 3% expected for 2000 despite an unfavourable economic situation (important rise of the steel price in fall 1999).
better and quicker organisation of the supplying methods thanks to the use of the CAM tool and to a clearly established supplying strategy

Expatriate in Poland Amca-Noval (division of leisure equipment such as swings, slides and swimming; Created a distributing network of 6 agents in different countries of central Europe to reach a turnover of € 400 000 for the year 1998 (approx. 10% of the export turnover).

2) Deputy and Purchasing Manager for the Sorelpol company (trailer manufacturer in the area of Poznan, 100% subsidiary of Amca-Noval).
In charge of 2 employees : 1 purchaser / company supplier in Warsaw and 1 person responsible for supplies and logistics in the factory (near Poznan).
Implemented a supplying and purchasing structure

Managed all issues concerning :
financial reporting
human resources
follow up of implemented procedures