Carles Vall

Responsible for defining and executing category strategies for Process Equipment and MRO across multiple manufacturing sites and regions. Leading end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier strategy, sourcing, negotiations, contract management and cost optimization, while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. Actively collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Finance teams to align procurement decisions with business and operational needs. Managing global scope with stakeholders and suppliers across Spain, Ireland, Germany, Egypt, the United States and Canada, driving standardization, synergies and value creation at global level. Key focus areas: • Global category strategy and governance • Supplier consolidation and development • CapEx and OpEx optimization • Strategic negotiations and contract management • Risk management and supply continuity • Cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration

Wheels & Tires Commodity Buyer at Nissan Europe for European production models: Nissan Qashqai, Juke & Leaf. Combined Turnover managed: ~150M€/yr Additional transversal role as Supplier Performance Coordinator for the Chassis department. T/O: ~800M€/yr

In parallel to the scope of Suspensions & Engine/Motor Mounts, temporary management of Wheels (Alloy & Steel) Commodity in Europe. Combined Turnover: 130M€/yr

Suspensions and Engine Mountings Commodity Buyer across Europe. Turnover: 60M€/yr

Opex, Capex and Project Buyer roles at Marelli Santpedor GTS

Business Administration including Marketing, Excel, Accountancy, Enterpreneurship, Operations, Stadistics and Finance skills.