Dubai, United Arab Emirates
14 years of international experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector FMCG | Procurement experience in both Direct and Indirect sourcing | 7 years experience in people management | 3 different continents | Proven ability to deliver year on year productivity, innovative products, good service and quality products | Most proud of my team member evolution
- Responsible for all aspects of procurement within our factory from components to equipment as well as contract manufacturers. Wide role covering all of Africa, Middle East and Pakistan. - Determine category-specific business plans & execute the sourcing initiatives with a multicultural team. High focus on setting-up guidelines and ensuring the team acting with responsibility and compliance. - Lead the suppliers identification to optimize our presence and supply in the region. Encourage cost reduction ideas to maximize AME benefits and support business continuity. - AME Purpose Council Sponsor for Reckitt
- Develop and deliver the Procurement Strategy in challenging economic environment & complex supply - High focus on compliance and responsibility. - Lead the global procurement function for the factories and logistic in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. - >3 mio GBP NWC improvement despite Brazil & Argentina difficulties in 2020/2021 (high inflation, devaluation) - Procurement Compass Award 2020
- Management and development of Healthcare & Personal Hygiene Contract Manufacturers - Lead the transformation of the External Manufacturing model in Europe- allowing better visibility of our cost structure, clearer roles’ definition, additional project launches coverage at competitive prices. - Build and develop a team of young procurement professional (from 2 headcount to 6 headcount) - Strong Partnership with the internal stakeholders to drive the innovation pipeline, support the business growth and Secure the Service levels - Lead several Make vs Buy studies to optimize our business set-up. Drive Turkish pharma products localization in accordance with Ministry of Health: 1 product transferred, 1 product under negotiation.
- Management of Personal Care & Surface Care Co-packers ( Aerosols, Dry wipes, Pads) - Transfer of a production line - Personal Care benchmark USA vs Europe - China vs Europe & recommendation
• Worldwide assistance to French insurance members • Support to customers by fast implementation of service ( repatriate, on site reparation, courtesy car set up…)
Mapping and Sourcing analyze for Industrial Gas, Cranes, Engineering services and Electricity.
- Purchase Order Management - Support to all the Procurement Professional - Tender preparation and results analyze for metallic components