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Francesco Frangioni

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Head of Procurement, Ferring International Center SA Global Support Functions at Ferring Pharmaceuticals
📍 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

Francesco Frangioni is the Head of Procurement at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, where he leads strategic sourcing and global support functions. With nearly a decade of experience, his expertise spans category strategy, supplier management, and risk mitigation. He holds a Certificate of Negotiation and studied Logistics at Cranfield University.

He is passionate about fostering work environments driven by accountability, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Francesco has previously led sales and marketing teams and has a demonstrated interest in local economic development through partnerships with regional authorities and academic institutions.

He once established a collaboration with EPFL, a leading Swiss university, to help integrate a start-up developing innovative glaucoma contact lenses.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Head of Procurement, Ferring International Center SA Global Support Functions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
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Strategic Sourcing
As Head of Procurement, his primary focus is on driving strategic sourcing and improving global support functions to increase efficiency and innovation.
Contract Negotiation
He recently highlighted obtaining a Certificate of Negotiation, showing a commitment to mastering this critical procurement skill.
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Career

Work history

10-2023
Head of Procurement, Ferring International Center SA Global Support Functions
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
4-2016 - 9-2023
Senior Global Buyer
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
2-2010 - 3-2016
Category Manager
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
2-2007 - 8-2009
Sales & Marketing Managing Director (Board Member & Administrator)
IPN Healthcare SA
10-1998 - 1-2007
Purchasing Manager
NUTRICIA HEALTHCARE
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Education
10-2018 - 11-2018
Logistics
Cranfield University
11-2009 - 9-2010
Postgraduate Degree
procure.ch
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