Hugues Sorez is an experienced purchasing professional with a diverse background spanning several industries. Currently serving as Purchasing Director at Groupe Vicat since January 2018, Hugues previously held senior roles at Fives from 2004 to 2017, including Purchasing Performance Director for Europe, where responsibilities included procurement strategy and management. Hugues also has a proven track record in team leadership, having managed an international team during tenure as Purchasing Manager at FIVES CAIL, and has expertise in consulting for purchasing and quality at SAP France. Early career experience includes international purchasing roles at FCB and Eridania Beghin-Say Kft, focusing on strategic procurement for various sectors. Hugues holds an engineering degree in Computer Science from Université de Technologie de Compiègne and a DEUG in Modern Literature from Université de Lille III.