Frederic Ruel
About Frederic Ruel
Frederic Ruel serves as the Global Procurement Director for Europe, focusing on sustainability and compliance at Stepan Company. He has extensive experience in procurement and management, having previously held roles at DOW CORNING - MULTIBASE and studied organic chemistry at Wayne State University.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Frederic Ruel serves as the Global Procurement Director for Europe, focusing on Sustainability and Compliance at Stepan Company. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and sustainability initiatives. His role involves overseeing procurement processes across Europe, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainable practices within the supply chain. He is based in Voreppe, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Previous Experience at DOW CORNING - MULTIBASE
Prior to his current role, Frederic Ruel worked at DOW CORNING - MULTIBASE. He served as the Global Procurement Category Manager and Managing Director for France from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he held the positions of Global Category Manager and Global Business Procurement Manager from 2013 to 2015. His tenure at DOW CORNING involved managing procurement categories and business strategies in Saint-Laurent du Pont, France.
Educational Background
Frederic Ruel holds a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry from Wayne State University, where he studied from 1994 to 1996. He also earned an engineering degree in Chemistry from Ecole supérieure de Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon (CPE Lyon), completing his studies there from 1992 to 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in procurement and sustainability.
Professional Experience at Stepan Europe S.A.S.
In addition to his role at Stepan Company, Frederic Ruel has been the Purchasing Director for Stepan Europe S.A.S. since 2016. His responsibilities include managing purchasing operations across Europe and aligning procurement strategies with corporate goals. He has been instrumental in driving efficiency and sustainability in procurement practices within the organization.