Nicolas Ottle

Nicolas Ottle is a seasoned procurement professional with extensive experience in global procurement management, particularly in direct materials and transportation. Currently serving as the Sr Global Procurement Manager for Direct Materials at Alcoa since March 2015, Nicolas has successfully led initiatives that expanded procurement responsibilities and managed significant portfolios. Prior to Alcoa, Nicolas held various procurement roles at Philip Morris International, contributing to global category buying and vendor management, and also has experience in indirect purchasing at Henkel Corp. Nicolas began a notable global cycling expedition focused on water issues and has a strong academic background with a Master in International Purchasing from KEDGE Business School.