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Ricardo Pascual

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Procurement Director at Sonepar
📍 Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Ricardo is an award-winning Chief Procurement Officer with over 20 years of experience leading global procurement teams and transformations. He specializes in driving EBITDA improvement, cash optimization, and implementing digital and ESG strategies. He holds a Global Strategic Management certificate from Harvard Business School. People who have worked with him describe him as rigorous, committed, and an excellent communicator.

He is deeply engaged in the professional procurement community, actively sharing knowledge and opportunities with his network. Ricardo frequently serves as a keynote speaker at international events for industry leaders in Spain and Latin America, demonstrating a passion for elevating the procurement function and mentoring other professionals in the field.

Unique fact: Ricardo is the recipient of the prestigious "Best CPO" award from AERCE (Spanish Association of Purchasing and Supply Professionals).

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Procurement Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
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Procurement Transformation
His entire career focuses on designing and executing award-winning procurement transformation projects to generate sustainable value.
EBITDA Value Creation
He has a proven track record of delivering measurable business impact through direct EBITDA improvement for corporations and private equity portfolios.
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Career

Work history

2025
Procurement Director
Sonepar
2022 - 2025
Procurement Director
Urbaser
2016 - 2022
Procurement Director
Verallia
2012 - 2015
Procurement Director
Grupo ADO-Avanza
2010 - 2012
Procurement Director
Gestamp
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Education
Global Strategic Management
Harvard Business School
PDD Management
IESE Business School
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