Mireia Torres
About Mireia Torres
Mireia Torres is a Buyer Indirect Material & Services EMEA at Kennametal, with a diverse background in supply chain and logistics. She has held various roles in companies such as AkzoNobel, Stahl, and Volkswagen Group Retail España, and has pursued advanced studies in logistics and negotiation.
Current Role at Kennametal
Mireia Torres serves as the Buyer Indirect Material & Services EMEA at Kennametal since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing procurement processes for indirect materials and services across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Her expertise in supply chain management and procurement enables her to contribute effectively to the company's operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her current position, Mireia Torres worked at Stahl as an Indirect Procurement Specialist from 2018 to 2022. Her role involved overseeing procurement strategies and supplier relationships. Before that, she was a Supply Chain Specialist at Exclusivas Olca, S.A. - Cecilia de Rafael from 2016 to 2018, where she focused on optimizing supply chain operations. Additionally, she served as a Customer Service and Export Representative at AkzoNobel from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background
Mireia Torres is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Integral Logistics and Operations at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, a program she has been enrolled in since 2017. She also studied at ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona, where she achieved a Técnico Superior en Técnicas de Negociación in 2021. Earlier, she attended Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, focusing on Translation and Interpretation from 2005 to 2006.
Logistics Experience
Mireia Torres has a solid background in logistics, having worked as a Logistics Specialist at Volkswagen Group Retail España from 2008 to 2012. In this capacity, she managed logistics operations and contributed to the efficiency of supply chain processes. Her experience in logistics complements her procurement roles, enhancing her overall expertise in supply chain management.