2nd to 5th of November 2009

Buy.O is Advisory Board Member of Procurecon 2009 at Plaza Hotel Brussels !

 
 
 

How to Do More With Less - Procurement Takes The Lead In Turning Adverse Markets Into Opportunity

 

Didier Morisseau, KRAFT EUROPE Biscuits Sourcing & Supplier Development Director


 
In Kraft Biscuits Europe, Didier is leading a purchasing department dedicated to Innovation & Technology.
In his current role, Didier’s major areas of focus consist on building & managing a European team involved with suppliers in strategic deals to support the company’s Growth.
In the biscuit industry the innovation has got 3 main dimensions: technology, innovative ingredients and manufacturing capabilities (internal or external).
The Make or Buy process and the collaboration with suppliers are therefore in the heart of the purchasing strategy of this specific department.

 
In his assignments as Director, Didier is also leading the Kraft Biscuits procurement training program and people & skills development.
Prior to his current position, Didier has been for several years the director in charge of Raws & Packs and Competitiveness in LU France, one of the major units in Kraft’s European biscuits business.
Prior to that Didier has held several positions in FMCG companies, in the fields of R&D and Manufacturing, in both mature and emerging markets.