Julien Daviau

Julien Daviau is an experienced professional in procurement and sourcing management, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Group Indirect Purchasing Director at Vallourec since September 2013, Julien has held multiple key positions within the company, including Group CAPEX & Toolings Sourcing Director and Group Subcontracting & Commodities Sourcing Manager, leading teams to manage strategic commodities and subcontracting. Prior to Vallourec, Julien worked at AREVA Mines from December 2004 to August 2013, where roles included Large Project Procurement & Contracts Manager, managing a significant uranium mining project, and Project Purchasing & Contract Manager, overseeing substantial CAPEX projects. Earlier experience includes positions at THALES and Dassault Aviation, focusing on procurement within telecom and aviation sectors. Julien holds a Master's degree in Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management from KEDGE Business School and a degree from Sciences Po Bordeaux.