Denis SEON

About

Results-oriented strategic & operational Executive in Procurement, Sourcing and Supply Chain . Senior Leader with a significant experience and proven records in Global / European roles of increasing responsibilities in dynamic US-Life Science-companies, I can bring your company (« my Value Add proposal »): - a true interest in and passion for Procurement (Direct, Indirect, Capex) and Supply Chain Management (Manufacturing, Distribution, Transportation, Customer Care) - a strategic thinking (Corporate vision) to optimize complex processes, tools & organizations - operational implementation competencies (project management of transformation projects, including change management) - the differentiating ability to work cross-functionally & cross-countries (German, English spoken) - a collaborative & engaging people management style - solid negotiation and communication skills - an ethical business conduct behavior crafting compelling solutions that drive Quality, Value & Service in close partnership with key internal stakeholders & strategic external suppliers. Career highlights: Development & implementation of Global / European Direct, Indirect and Capex Procurement strategy, development of business relationships with drug wholesalers and manufacturers, Operations transformation programs, Sales & Operations planning, product launches, M&A implementation, recruitment of talents and development of high performing diverse teams.

Experience

• Global Supply Chain Director at Neo Medical
  Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Interim Procurement Management at Procurement Partner AG
  Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 · 5 mos

• Global Sourcing Director, Comparator at Fisher Clinical Services
  Jan 2018 - May 2023 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Europe Indirect Procurement Director at Catalent Pharma Solutions
  May 2011 - Sep 2017 · 6 yrs 5 mos

  100 M€ spend / year, 6 Site Procurement leaders, 3 000 suppliers. Developed and improved the Procurement strategy in Europe (6 sites), mainly through consolidation, for key Indirect categories & Capex. Introduced Category Management. Optimized Procurement processes. Drove the Procurement Academy training program globally.

• Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (Greater Strasbourg Metropolitan Area · On-site)
  • Head of International OEM Purchasing
    Jan 2004 - Apr 2011 · 7 yrs 4 mos

    50 M€ spend / year, 5 buyers, 100 OEM suppliers in EU/USA; 4,1% cost savings / avoidance / year. Set-up the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Purchasing strategy in Europe. Established Development, Supply, Distribution partnerships with OEM strategic suppliers to ensure supply continuity (no major stockout) and reduce supplier risks (no product issue, no supplier bankruptcy).

  • Program Manager for centralization of European distribution
    Apr 2001 - Dec 2003 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Headed the European distribution centralization program (transfer of 7 local DC), achieved 1 M€ savings / year.