Olivier .
About Olivier .
Olivier is the Global Head of Procurement & Vendor Management at Symphony, with over 15 years of experience in procurement across various industries.
Global Head of Procurement & Vendor Management at Symphony
Olivier serves as the Global Head of Procurement & Vendor Management at Symphony. In this role, he oversees the procurement strategies and vendor relationships for the organization. He is responsible for managing the procurement team and ensuring that the company's procurement processes are efficient and cost-effective. Olivier's expertise in both greenfield and mature procurement environments allows him to lead initiatives that improve procurement practices and vendor collaborations.
Employment History in Procurement and Compliance
Olivier has an extensive background in procurement and compliance spanning over 15 years. His previous experience includes roles such as Procurement & Compliance Manager at OGCI CLIMATE INVESTMENTS LLP, Global Senior Procurement at dunnhumby, and Senior Consultant at Vendigital Ltd. He has also worked at The Workshop - Inventors of play as a Procurement Executive and held multiple senior procurement positions at Eurostar. His career has involved positions in London, England, and Paris, France, allowing him to gain a broad perspective on international procurement practices.
Education and Multilingual Abilities
Olivier holds a Master 1 degree in Technology & Management from NEOMA Business School. His academic background has provided a solid foundation for his career in procurement. Additionally, Olivier is fluent in three languages—French, English, and Spanish—enabling him to effectively communicate and manage operations in diverse linguistic and cultural environments.
International Experience and Cultural Perspective
Having lived in nine different countries, Olivier brings a rich cultural perspective to his professional roles. This international experience enhances his ability to navigate and influence stakeholders at various levels within global organizations. His diverse background helps him to understand and address the unique challenges that come with managing procurement and vendor relationships across different cultural contexts.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Olivier has demonstrated his ability to lead significant efforts in moving organizational processes to the cloud and introducing new technologies with a strong focus on reliability and scalability, particularly during his tenure at Amadeus. He has a robust track record in architecture, software engineering, and reliability engineering of large-scale distributed systems. Additionally, he manages all cloud platforms and leads Site Reliability Engineering at Symphony, overseeing the engineering and operations of the company's mission-critical core services.