Skills
Procurement Strategy
Portfolio mapping and rationalization (90/10 method)
Development of sourcing strategies aligned with business and Group priorities
Supplier dependency analysis & risk management
Cost breakdown, benchmarking, and savings identification
Performance monitoring (KPIs: savings, cost avoidance, CSR, inclusion, etc.)
Procurement Operations
Management of complex RFPs (multi-stakeholder, compliance, legal)
Sourcing, contracting, and end-to-end procurement cycle management (needs → contract follow-up)
Supplier relationship management (follow-ups, dispute resolution, performance)
Cross-functional coordination: business units, legal, quality, finance, IT…
About
Profession: Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Strategic Buyer
Experience: 15+ years – OPEX & CAPEX procurement, strategic sourcing project management, cross-functional leadership, portfolio optimization
Industries: Pharmaceuticals, finance, industry, chemicals, luxury, healthcare, energy
Interim & Freelance Assignments: Strong adaptability, short-term high-stakes missions, procurement function setup or revitalization
Entrepreneurial Experience: President of an art gallery, music producer (business plan, contract negotiation, communication)
Key Achievements
SERVIER IRIS (Indirect Spend – €65M): Finalization of strategic contracts (WRA, data, pharmacovigilance)
SIEMENS MOBILITY (Indirect & Strategic Spend – €12M to €37M): Contracting for critical projects, savings exceeding €2M
MERSEN (CAPEX – €26M): Equipment repatriation, "total cost" strategy, supplier mapping
SEPTODONT (Overheads – €2M): Procurement process alignment, McKinsey recommendations (-10%)
LVMH (Make Up For Ever): Relaunch of the indirect procurement function (€56M), process scoping, dispute resolution