Sebastien PERAUT has extensive experience in purchasing and procurement management, currently serving as the Plants Purchasing Manager at Socomec Group since April 2008, overseeing a budget of approximately 120 million euros across two production sites. Responsibilities include ensuring the timely and quality procurement of materials, components, and subassemblies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts. Earlier roles at Socomec Group involved directing purchasing activities, managing budgets, and supporting operational teams. Prior experience includes positions at MECATHERM and Legrand, focusing on optimizing purchasing strategies and supplier performance. Sebastien PERAUT possesses advanced qualifications in industrial control and quality management, as well as engineering in electronics and electromechanics, obtained from Université Blaise Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand.