Sebastien Blanchard
Chief Procurement Officer | Business Unit Leadership | Group Procurement & Commercial Strategy | Transformation & Sustainable Growth
Salaire / Taux journalier
Tours, France
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
Executive leader in general management, commercial strategy and operational excellence, with 25 years of international experience across food, retail and B2B sectors. Accountable for the development and execution of the customer proposition — including brand strategy, product development, sourcing and shaping sustainable and resilient value chains . Proven track record in leading complex business units (>€5Bn sales P&L), driving multi-country procurement and commercial performance and delivering innovative, differentiated food offers through strategic category management and high-impact private label development. My leadership is driven by transformation, operational excellence, cost optimisation, customer centricity and ESG integration — all in service of long-term, large-scale value creation. KEY COMPETENCIES | Strategic Leadership & Sustainable Impact 🔹 Business Unit Leadership & P&L Management 🔹 Strategic Growth & Commercial Acceleration 🔹 Procurement Strategy & Global Sourcing 🔹 Offer Strategy & Private Label Development 🔹 Contract Negotiation & Strategic Partnerships 🔹 Operational Excellence & Transformation 🔹 ESG Integration & Sustainable Value Chain 🔹 Inspiring Leadership & Talent Development
Expérience de travail
Senior Advisor Food industry and Distribution
FoodValueChain ConsultingFreelance
janv. 2024 - Présent
2 ans 10 mois
Tours, France
• Helping clients to achieve their strategic goals, commercial objectives and create value for their key stakeholders. Providing training and coaching to commercial/Procurement teams. • Supporting food industry and distribution companies with transformation plans, enhancing operational and commercial excellence to increase profitability, implementing sustainable value chains. • Advising Private Equity firms with M&A projects and turnaround strategies.
METRO AG
avr. 2009 - déc. 2022
13 ans 9 mois
40 Düsseldorf, Allemagne
Senior Vice President Global Food Sourcing & Own Brand Management
janv. 2015 - déc. 2022
8 ans
40 Düsseldorf, Allemagne
Led Metro Group Food Procurement and Own Brand Management teams with 10 direct reports and 200+ FTEs, overseeing 2 BN€ COGS and 10,000 SKUs across food commodities and ingredient categories; Reporting to METRO AG Management Board and contributed as a member of the Metro Sustainable Executive Committee. Managing Director of 5 Business Units dedicated to food & near food trading (FR, NL, DE, ES, DE) Strategic Leadership & Commercial Excellence | 2BN€ COGS Private Labels & Own Brand Management | 5BN€+ Revenue
Managing Director Metro Food Sourcing APAC
nov. 2011 - déc. 2014
3 ans 2 mois
Høng, Danemark
Managing Director of Metro Group Food Sourcing APAC (Hong Kong) Leading Metro Group Food Sourcing across Asia-Pacific region with full P&L responsibility.
Senior Director Global Food Sourcing
avr. 2009 - oct. 2011
2 ans 7 mois
40 Düsseldorf, Allemagne
In charge of global sourcing for Food & Non Food grocery related Private labels for Metro International. Leading the development of International Procurement activities for all Metro Cash & Carry countries. Implementing Farm to Plate strategy to reduce COGS with clear Traceability & Sustainability approach.
Food Procurement Director
METRO/MAKRO
janv. 2006 - déc. 2008
3 ans
Kiev, Ukraine, 02000
Leading the Food Purchasing team based in Kyiv. Responsible for food procurement and merchandising activities. Implementation of customer centric strategies including new concepts and product ranges. Developed efficient local Value & Supply Chains to sustain and support growth.
European Purchasing Manager
Compass Group
janv. 2003 - déc. 2006
4 ans
Londres, Royaume-Uni
In charge of Protein categories for Compass Group Europe (SEVITA). Reduced buying costs with total cost visibility & rationalized supplier base across Europe. Successfully implemented international sourcing strategy based on Farm to Plate. Increased total profitability with critical cost reductions across Value chain. Implemented Category management approach to fulfill local customers expectations.
Trading Manager
Vestey Foods UK Ltd
janv. 2003 - déc. 2003
1 an
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Trading Manager for protein category with full P&L management, developing Vestey market share with Foodservice & Retail companies and implementing long term relationship with key customers and producers.
Purchasing Manager
Brakes
janv. 2000 - déc. 2002
3 ans
Ashford, Royaume-Uni
Responsible for the development and management of the Chilled Food Categories, including Meat. Category management, NPD, Total Profitability and delivering USP for Brakes with a new Chilled offer.
Buyer - Chilled Foods
Compass Group
janv. 1997 - déc. 1999
3 ans
Londres, Royaume-Uni
Managing the Meat & Poultry, Delicatessen and Savoury Products categories.
Formation
INSEAD
Leading in a Transforming World, Global Business Strategy & Financial Performance
2023 - Présent
3 ans 10 mois
The Wharton School
ECR Future Leaders Programme, Executive Leadership in FMCG
2010 - 2010
1 an
CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Master’s Degree, Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
1999 - 2003
5 ans
Université de Tours
Bachelor's degree, Business, Retail & Sales Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
1991 - 1994
4 ans
Licences et certifications
INSEAD - Leading in a Transforming World
Délivré le : juil. 2023
INSEAD - Executive Presence and Influence
Délivré le : juin 2023
INSEAD - Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times
Délivré le : janv. 2023
INSEAD - Business Strategy and Financial Performance
Délivré le : nov. 2022
MCIPS
Délivré le : janv. 2003