Cedric Merlet
About Cedric Merlet
Cedric Merlet is the Senior Director and Global Head of Indirect Procurement at Ipsen and also serves as the EMEA Indirect Procurement Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in procurement and sourcing across various industries.
Current Role at Ipsen
Cedric Merlet currently serves as the Senior Director and Global Head of Indirect Procurement at Ipsen. In this capacity, he leads the company's indirect procurement strategies, managing a global team to optimize procurement processes and improve operational efficiencies.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
In addition to his role at Ipsen, Cedric Merlet is also the EMEA Indirect Procurement Lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb. His responsibilities include overseeing procurement operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on optimizing the supply chain and reducing procurement costs.
Previous Experience at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cedric Merlet has held several key positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb over the years. He served as Associate Director - Indirect Procurement Lead for North Europe and the EU intercontinental region from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the EMEA Associate Director of Global Procurement Logistics from 2009 to 2014. During his tenure, he also held the position of Sourcing Manager for France, Middle East, and South Africa from 2007 to 2011.
Professional Experience at Philips
Cedric Merlet's expertise in procurement was further honed during his tenure at Philips, where he worked as a Professional Services Sourcing Specialist from 2006 to 2007. In this role, he focused on optimizing procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Educational Background
Cedric Merlet holds a Master's degree (Master of Arts) attained between 2002 and 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Greenwich from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he pursued further education from 1994 to 1997.