Alain Kouadio

Alain Kouadio is an experienced procurement professional currently serving as a Buyer for External Manufacturing at W. R. Grace since April 2023, coordinating with multiple teams to manage sourcing processes and intercompany transactions. Previously, Alain worked at Infosys BPM as a Procurement Consultant and at Rio Tinto as a Sourcing Specialist, where responsibilities included vendor onboarding and SAP Ariba module support. Alain also held positions in accounts receivable and as an assistant buyer at Plastic Omnium, achieving substantial cost savings through effective negotiations. Earlier roles include logistical and marketing support and freight coordination at DHL Supply Chain. Alain holds a Master's degree in Marketing from EDHEC Business School and a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Université Félix Houphouët Boigny.