France
At Recipharm, the focus is on leading global procurement operations to optimize cost structures, enhance supplier relationships, and align procurement strategies with organizational goals. With over two years in this role, the team has prioritized driving tangible P&L results through scalable and innovative solutions, particularly in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector. Specialized in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional teamwork, efforts are centered on enabling operational excellence. Previous leadership at CureVac involved establishing and adapting a complex vaccine production network, demonstrating agility in managing high-stakes environments. Proficiency in organizational leadership and strategic procurement underpins a commitment to delivering value and efficiency. Multilingual communication skills in German, French, and English further support collaboration across global teams and partners.
Set up global procurement, scale up and down a 1.3bn dose vaccine network
Head of global procurement for all EU sites
Manage a team of 180 procurement professionals, covering a spend of 1.3bn€ in 4 regions (North America, South America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific & Australia), 41 countries, 250 manufacturing locations and all categories of products and services. www.sibelco.com
Strategic planning/cost reductions/headcount optimisation/ERP roll out/budget planning/team management/executive networking/operating model redesign. Expert in setting egg supply chains from scratch (Canada, China, EU) for the purpose of producing vaccines. Expert in manging a contract manufacturing organization from identifying to contracting and managing third parties in North America and Europe (first hand H1N1 experience).
Work with top 5 consultant company to redesign end to end suppy chain processes accross GSK Vaccines/Strategic plannining/S&OP design and implementation/supply chain process definition.
Business development/contrat negotiation/strategic planning/team development/KPI dashboard implementation