Catherine Barassin

Catherine Barassin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, currently serving as a Senior Sourcing Manager and Competence Development Manager at Scania Group since June 2012. In previous roles, Catherine has effectively led teams in various capacities, including Purchasing Commodity Manager and Project Sourcing Manager, managing multiple sourcing projects for automotive components. Prior experience includes a role as Clinical Procurement Manager at AstraZeneca AB, where global outsourcing activities were overseen, and Senior Buyer for clinical research outsourcing. Earlier career highlights include project leadership at Pharmacelsus CRO, focusing on preclinical studies, and academic achievements with a PhD in Neurosciences from Universite Louis Pasteur Strasbourg. Catherine is recognized as a certified learning consultant and CILF certified international purchaser.