ALESSIO MERELLA
Procurement Manager/Specialist
Barcelona
Summary
Results-driven Procurement Manager/Specialist with extensive experience in developing and implementing innovative supply chain strategies, managing tendering activities, and overseeing contract management. Demonstrated success in driving business development and cultivating strategic relationships across diverse markets, supported by a strong academic foundation in digitalization and supply chain analytics. Proficient in Agile methodologies and Design Thinking, consistently leveraging these skills to enhance operational efficiency and deliver value. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation within teams to achieve organizational goals.
Academic professional with depth of experience in higher education, known for crafting innovative curricula and promoting scholarly research. Proven track record of collaborating with diverse teams to drive educational excellence and adapt to evolving academic needs. Recognized for strong leadership, critical thinking, and ability to foster engaging learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Professor
EAE Business School
12.2024 - Current
- Acting as a Professor of Digitalisation and Innovation in the Supply Chain, Dashboard Analytics, and E-Procurement as part of the Global Master of Supply Chain programme.
Chief Executive Officer
EUROMED SARDEGNA SRL
03.2023 - Current
- Championed business development initiatives within the European market as CEO, responsible for designing and implementing sales strategies, and identifying new potential deals and customers in the health sector.
- Promoted the establishment of new deep tech start-ups in the digital health sector.
Business Development and Innovation Manager Consultant
Abinsula, Footurelab, WiData, Abissi
07.2016 - Current
- Facilitated business development across the Spanish market and Central/South America.
- Evaluated and developed new business opportunities leveraging insights gained from daily activities.
- Orchestrated and organised events and kick-off meetings with identified prospective customers.
- Cultivated a robust network between vendors and sellers for B2B/B2C solutions that were identified as marketable.
- Identified potential new areas for brand expansion as a key B2B player.
- Attended prominent conventions and fairs to solidify and expand the network, thereby enhancing new business opportunities.
- Implemented Agile methodologies and Design Thinking, alongside Account-Based Marketing strategies.
- Categorised and segmented customer leads according to client offerings, fostering an innovation management culture within the Footurelab tech start-up.
- Defined and devised new sales strategies and formulated market entry strategies for the Spanish market within the Abinsula ecosystem.
Innovation Manager Consultant
Wi Data
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Devised and executed an innovation strategy encompassing both process and product for an extensive 18-month contract.
Commodity Management Specialist
GE Renewable Spain
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Executed tendering activities while developing and designing comprehensive commodity supply chain strategies.
- Engineered the design and implementation of frame agreements, including claim and contract management.
- Formulated purchasing strategic actions such as volume rebates.
Tender Sourcing Coordinator and Reg Com Buyer for European Market
Alstom Renewable Hydro Spain
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Oversaw the provision and approval of optimal industrial schemes for turbine parts in collaboration with sales and tendering teams.
- Managed pricing structures and estimated hours required for project developments.
- Accountable for procuring key regional commodities, including valves, special bolts, critical tools, cabinets, and power controls.
Senior Commodity Buyer
Alstom Renewable Hydro Spain
09.2010 - 01.2014
- Procured forging, metallic carpentry, castings, and mechanical component systems.
- Coordinated resources for the purchasing of catalogued or miscellaneous components.
- Took responsibility for building and developing frame agreements and supplier panels, working closely with the global team.
- Functioned as the Project Sourcing Reference Manager within the sourcing department.
- Oversaw procurement operations and planning of raw materials while supervising cost, quality, and scheduling controls.
Forging Commodity Buyer, Sourcing Department
Alstom Hydro Renewable Spain
03.2008 - 09.2010
- Served as a Junior Buyer focused on the procurement of castings and forged commodities.
- Developed supplier panels for the Global Procurement Team.
- Supervised supplier qualifications as an auditor.
Education
Mechanical Expert Diploma -
I.T.I.S GM Angioy Sassari
Sassari, Italy01.1995
Master's - Digital Transformation and Business Development
OBS/EAE Business School
Barcelona, Spain11.2020
Master's - Business Intelligence
EAE Business School
Barcelona, Spain11.2016
Master's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cagliari
Cagliari, Italy03.2005
Skills
C language development
SAP proficiency
Baan
Lotus Notes
Data governance expertise
Qlik Sense data visualization expertise
Knime data integration expertise
Watson IBM Analytics
Pro Engineer
Autocad 2002
Mathcad 2002
Minitab
Fluent
Adobe Photo Shop 90
Acrobat Reader 90
Energy source management
Skilled in project scheduling using MS Project
Power BI data visualization
Ms Office
Skilled in managing Windows 95/98/2000/XP environments
Window 7
Qlik Click View
Experienced with Excel 2016 functionalities
Canva
Critical thinking
Team leadership
Course planning
Powerpoint presentations
Workshops and seminars
Student engagement
Mentoring students
Career counseling
Timeline
Professor
EAE Business School
12.2024 - Current
Innovation Manager Consultant
Wi Data
11.2023 - 04.2025
Chief Executive Officer
EUROMED SARDEGNA SRL
03.2023 - Current
Business Development and Innovation Manager Consultant
Abinsula, Footurelab, WiData, Abissi
07.2016 - Current
Commodity Management Specialist
GE Renewable Spain
11.2015 - 07.2016
Tender Sourcing Coordinator and Reg Com Buyer for European Market
Alstom Renewable Hydro Spain
01.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Commodity Buyer
Alstom Renewable Hydro Spain
09.2010 - 01.2014
Forging Commodity Buyer, Sourcing Department
Alstom Hydro Renewable Spain
03.2008 - 09.2010
Master's - Digital Transformation and Business Development
OBS/EAE Business School
Master's - Business Intelligence
EAE Business School
Master's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
University of Cagliari
Mechanical Expert Diploma -
I.T.I.S GM Angioy Sassari