Procurement professional with proven track record in delivering impactful results through strategic planning, innovative problem-solving, and effective client engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to shifting demands, and driving successful project outcomes. Skilled in leadership, data analysis, process optimization, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability and excellence in achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Consulting Director
J2 Gestion d’Approvisionnement Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Drive procurement transformation for both SMEs and large corporations, restructuring and optimizing purchasing functions to enhance efficiency, cost control, and competitiveness.
Conduct high-impact diagnostics to pinpoint inefficiencies, eliminate bottlenecks, and deploy corrective strategies that deliver measurable results.
Train and coach procurement teams to elevate negotiation power, supplier management, and strategic sourcing capabilities.
Advise executive leadership on cost reduction, risk mitigation, and procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives in fast-evolving markets.
Lead complex procurement projects across industries, leveraging data-driven insights to drive performance, resilience, and long-term value creation.
Implement best-in-class procurement frameworks to help clients gain a competitive edge, secure supply chains, and maximize profitability.
Purchasing Segment Leader Active Power & Discrete Electronics
Valeo
08.2022 - 08.2024
Defined and implemented the global semiconductor sourcing strategy for the Powertrain Business Group, ensuring alignment across 15 sites and compliance with Si/SiC market trends mainly for Low Voltage machines 48V, High Voltage Inverter and On Board Charger 400 and 800V.
Led annual global supplier negotiations, securing multimillion-euro savings across semiconductor and power electronics commodities.
Defined, negotiated and implemented framework contractual agreements & partnerships between Valeo and its suppliers.
Oversaw supplier lifecycle management, from qualification to panel optimization, supporting global sourcing resilience.
Supported the Valeo plants in their suppliers’ escalations.
Site Purchasing Manager
Valeo
02.2020 - 07.2022
Drove the purchasing team to achieve the site objectives in terms of cost efficiency, quality compliance and logistic reliability.
Built and led a 10-person purchasing team, focused on productivity gains and compliance with Valeo global sourcing standards.
Secured the launch of 15 High Voltage Inverters/On Board Chargers/EAxle projects.
Implemented and enforced the Valeo processes, tools and standards.
Implemented and monitored the Purchasing KPI (Purchasing Index, Charge Backs, DPO, PPAP compliance, SOP readiness).
Secured the contractual compliance: Tool Loan Agreements, Long-Term Productivity Agreements, Long-Term Supply Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Nomination Letters as per the Valeo standards.
Mentored buyers during critical supplier negotiations, achieving or exceeding annual cost-reduction targets.
Defined the yearly plant budget and productivity plan.
Senior Project Buyer
Valeo
06.2017 - 01.2020
Sourcing:
Sent Requests for quotations and analyzed the offers received based on TCO comparisons.
Handled the suppliers’ commercial and contractual negotiations.
Qualification of sourced parts including:
Coordinated the design review activities between the suppliers’ and Valeo R&D Departments.
In charge of the process, product validation and supplier audit.
Prototype parts procurement:
Managed the procurement of prototype parts throughout the different project phases.
SCR Program Buyer
Plastic Omnium
11.2015 - 06.2017
Sourcing:
Sent Requests for quotations and analyzed the offers received based on TCO comparisons.
Handled the suppliers’ commercial and contractual negotiations.
Qualification of sourced parts including:
Coordinated the design review activities between the suppliers’ and Valeo R&D Departments.
In charge of the process, product validation and supplier audit.
Prototype parts procurement:
Managed the procurement of prototype parts throughout the different project phases.
Clutch Commodity Buyer
SANDEN MANUFACTURING EUROPE
12.2013 - 11.2015
In charge of deploying a new panel for the clutch commodity in Europe.
Supplier screening (mainly trade shows) for prospects identification.
Review and validation of the requested certifications.
Benchmark RFQs to assess the competitiveness.
Financial analysis over 5 years.
Defined, negotiated, and signed framework contracts.
Supplier audits introduction.
Education
MBA - Engineering and Purchasing Management
Devinci Executive Education
Paris La Défense, France
08.2013
Master Degree - Law Economics and Management, Administration and International Exchanges
UPEC Université Paris 12
Créteil, France
06.2012
Bachelor - Law, Economy & Management, Administration and International Exchanges
UPEC Université Paris 12
Créteil, France
06.2011
Skills
Cost Analysis
Performance Optimization
Procurement strategy
Supplier negotiation
Cost reduction
Risk management
Contractual agreements
Project management
Team leadership
Purchasing KPIs
Cross-functional collaboration
Training and coaching
Accomplishments
Led procurement transformations delivering 15 % savings and upskilling cross-functional teams.
Negotiated global semiconductor contracts across 15 sites, securing multimillion-euro savings.
Built and led a 10 member team achieving full compliance and all cost-reduction targets.
Languages
English: Advanced
Native or Bilingual
French: Native
Native or Bilingual
Arabic: Native
Native or Bilingual
Hungarian: Basic
Elementary
Chinese: Basic
Elementary
Timeline
Procurement Consulting Director
J2 Gestion d’Approvisionnement Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Purchasing Segment Leader Active Power & Discrete Electronics
Valeo
08.2022 - 08.2024
Site Purchasing Manager
Valeo
02.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Project Buyer
Valeo
06.2017 - 01.2020
SCR Program Buyer
Plastic Omnium
11.2015 - 06.2017
Clutch Commodity Buyer
SANDEN MANUFACTURING EUROPE
12.2013 - 11.2015
Master Degree - Law Economics and Management, Administration and International Exchanges
UPEC Université Paris 12
Bachelor - Law, Economy & Management, Administration and International Exchanges