Mathieu Thévenot

Procurement Director, Europe @Air Liquide

Paris, FR

Perimeter : Europe, €1B spend across 3 divisions (Healthcare, Innovation & Technology, Industry), 20 countries, 1200 entities, managing a team of 50+ procurement professional Key responsibilities- Define and implement regional road maps roadmaps to deliver a long term financial and extra financial performance (CSR)-Developed and maintained positive relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, executive management, and cross-functional teams- Oversee a team of 50+ procurement professionals to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, as well as timely and cost-effective procurement activities - Negotiate contracts with suppliers to optimize pricing, terms, and quality of goods and services- Lead vendor selection and evaluation process, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and values- Foster strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance collaboration and identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings- Manage procurement budget, ensuring financial goals are met and cost savings targets are achieved- Member of the procurement board to define and implement S2P technology solutions to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Université Pierre Mendès-France (Grenoble II)

Bachelor's degree, Economics & Administration

École Supérieure de Commerce Et de Management - ESCEM

Master's degree, Marketing and Finance