Germán Vilimelis Piulats
About Germán Vilimelis Piulats
Germán Vilimelis Piulats is the Global Procurement Category Manager for Growth Brands at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 17 years of experience in sourcing and procurement across Pharma and FMCG sectors.
Global Procurement Category Manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Germán Vilimelis Piulats currently holds the position of Global Procurement Category Manager - Growth Brands at Bristol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, United States. In this role, he applies his extensive expertise to manage procurement processes and strategies for the company’s growth brands. His responsibilities include the oversight of sourcing strategies and procurement processes aimed at cost reduction and efficiency. Germán's role also involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to adapt procurement practices to the evolving market conditions.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Before his current role, Germán Vilimelis Piulats served as Global Procurement Category Manager - Drug Product at Bristol-Myers Squibb from 2016 to 2017. In this position, he managed procurement activities specifically for drug products. From 2014 to 2016, he held the title of Global Procurement Category Manager a and I And Chemicals, overseeing procurement categories related to active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemicals. Throughout his tenure at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Germán has demonstrated an ability to implement innovative sourcing strategies that significantly reduced procurement costs.
Previous Roles at Unilever and Sara Lee
Germán Vilimelis Piulats worked at Unilever as European Procurement Manager Confectionary and Bakery from 2011 to 2014 in London. He focused on optimizing the procurement of confectionery and bakery products. Prior to this, he was European Procurement Manager from 2010 to 2011. From 2007 to 2010, he served as Global Procurement Category Manager at Sara Lee in Chicago, Illinois, where he managed global procurement categories and concentrated on supply chain efficiency improvements.
Education and Expertise in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering
Germán Vilimelis Piulats' educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, obtained between 2015 and 2017. His academic journey also includes a Master's degree in Management from Institut Catalã Tecnologia in Barcelona (2000–2001) and another Master's in Management from Universitat Politècnica De Catalunya (1998–1999). He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Universitat De Barcelona from 1993 to 1998. Germán's strong foundation in chemical engineering has supported his success in technical procurement roles.
Global Experience and Achievements in Procurement
With a career spanning over 17 years, Germán Vilimelis Piulats has worked in various international locations including the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, and Colombia. His professional journey includes roles at RB, United Biscuits, Henkel, and IMCD, contributing to his understanding of diverse cultural and market environments. Germán has consistently demonstrated his capability in managing procurement processes for both Pharma and FMCG sectors. His notable achievements include leading cross-functional teams to reorganize procurement processes and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to reduce costs.