Leprenia H.

Export Specialist | Buyer & Supply Chain | Skilled Negotiator | Ready for New Challenges | Open to Relocate: France, Luxembourg, Switzerland (Zug), Germany, West Africa | FR-EN (French)

Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France

About

Experience

  • Founding Shareholder of Mascarénia at Mascarénia
    Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos

    Built and launched an independent bookstore remotely from France, creating access to modern literature for the youth of West Africa. Operations based in Lomé, Togo. Delivering across Togo, Ghana and Benin.

  • Export Sales & Administration coordinator at Opalians - Hygeco International Product
    Sep 2025 - Jun 2026 · 10 mos

    Managed export operations across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East & Africa Coordinated air, sea, and road freight, including customs clearance and compliance Oversaw end-to-end export process: client billing, payment follow-up, bank guarantees & letters of credit Acted as key client interface and prepared export quotations

  • Author (Autrice) at Leprenia Houssou
    Mar 2024 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Writer and author of Paroles en silence à travers les ombres, a collection of thoughts and soul fragments exploring inner reflection, emotions, and the quiet strength found in silence.

  • Maître d'hôtel VIP Lounge Manager at RENAUD Traiteur
    Jun 2025 - Jun 2025 · 1 mo

    Peugeot, Good Year Racing Club Maître d’Hôtel – Club Racine | 24 Heures du Mans Independently managed a private VIP lounge Oversaw premium beverage service & stock management (champagne, spirits, soft drinks) Delivered a high-end guest experience in a fast-paced event environment

  • Buyer – International Sourcing at Flowserve Corporation
    Nov 2024 - Feb 2025 · 4 mos

    - Spearheaded the sourcing of critical industrial components, ensuring seamless pump production without interruptions. - Led high-priority purchases under tight deadlines, securing materials essential to maintaining production schedules. - Drove cost optimization through strategic negotiations on pricing, lead times, and terms with key suppliers, consistently outperforming colleagues. - Collaborated closely with engineering teams to interpret complex technical drawings, aligning supplier output with exact production requirements. - Coordinated with logistics to ensure the timely arrival of sourced components, minimizing any potential delays. - Supported sales teams by handling their product sourcing requests efficiently and ensuring that all needs were met promptly.