Philippe Ferrero possesses extensive experience in procurement and sales across various industries, specializing in the Oil & Gas sector. Currently serving as a Senior Lead Buyer at SBM Offshore since October 2013, Philippe manages a team responsible for negotiating contracts with key suppliers. Previous roles include Procurement Manager at Esta Group, where sourcing for Russian Oil & Gas companies was a primary focus, and Corporate Lead Buyer for Technical Equipment at PETROPLUS Marketing AG, where strategic procurement and supplier negotiations were key responsibilities. Philippe's career also includes roles in sales management at MERSEN/CARBONE LORRAINE and KAPP France, as well as foundational sales experience at ALFA LAVAL France and DEGREMONT – SUEZ. Philippe holds an MBA in Commercial and Marketing from ISG Paris and a Master's Degree in Chemical from Centrale Marseille.