Laure Inizan
About Laure Inizan
Laure Inizan is a Procurement Category Manager specializing in plastic packaging, currently working at Groupe Rocher. She has extensive experience in procurement and innovative recycling methods, with a background in food sciences and engineering.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Laure Inizan serves as the Procurement Category Manager for Plastic Packaging at Groupe Rocher, a position she has held since 2016. Based in La Gacilly, Bretagne, France, she focuses on developing strategies for sourcing recycled and circular raw materials, particularly R-PET. In her role, she oversees specific mold monitoring, including capacity and wear, and manages investments related to replication and refurbishment. Inizan collaborates with brands and subsidiaries across various regions, including Mexico, North America, and EMEA.
Previous Experience at Groupe Rocher
Prior to her current role, Inizan worked at Groupe Rocher as the Indirect Procurement Category Manager from 2014 to 2016. During her tenure in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, she focused on procurement strategies and supplier management. Her experience in this role contributed to her expertise in managing cost-saving initiatives and enhancing procurement processes.
Educational Background
Inizan's educational qualifications include a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Agro-industrie from Ecole nationale d'Ingénieurs des Techniques des Industries agricoles et alimentaires, completed from 2006 to 2009. She also holds a DESMA - Master II in Procurement Strategic Management from Grenoble IAE, achieved in 2010. Additionally, she participated in the Erasmus Program at Life Sciences University in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 2008 to 2009. Earlier, she completed a DUT in Food Industries & Technologies at IUT Saint-Brieuc from 2004 to 2006.
Experience in Food Procurement
Inizan has a background in food procurement, having worked as a Food Buyer at Sushi Shop from 2012 to 2014 in Paris. She also held a position as a Marketing & Communication Buyer at FDJ - La Française des Jeux from 2009 to 2012 in Boulogne-Billancourt. These roles provided her with experience in supplier negotiations and procurement strategies within the food industry.
Innovative Recycling Initiatives
In her current role, Inizan has explored innovative recycling methods, including enzymatic and chemical recycling. She has investigated certifications such as Ocean Bound Plastic and Prevented Ocean Plastic to enhance sourcing claims. Her focus on sustainability is evident in her efforts to manage cost-saving initiatives through plastic reduction and mold transfer projects.