Raphael CASSEN

Procurement photovoltaic activities France / Europe - BOUYGUES ENERGIES & SERVICES - EQUANS Solar & Storage

Montpellier, Occitanie, France

About

Experience

  • Procurement Photovoltaic activities - France / Europe at Bouygues Energies & Services
    Jul 2023 - Present Β· 3 yrs 1 mo

    Head of the Procurement team for Photovoltaic activities on the French market. Portfolio : > 50 M€ Main activities: 🧭 Strategic Procurement Leadership ->Management of a procurement team ->Designing Procurement Roadmap and Strategies ->Enhance procurement group policy daily 🀝 Supplier & Subcontractor Management ->Negotiation procurement conditions with suppliers and subcontractors. ->Implementation of framework agreements ->Continous Sourcing and Market analysis πŸ“Š Market Intelligence & Performance Tracking ->Dashboard and KPI follow up ->Qualification / Audit of Partners (suppliers and subcontractors) 🌱 Innovation & Sustainability ->Enhance Low Carbon products / solutions

  • Senior Buyer at NGE - BTP
    Aug 2020 - Jul 2023 Β· 3 yrs

    Operational Responsibilities: ->Deployment of the Procurement function within CAZAL (NGE Group subsidiary) ->Launching tenders and leading negotiations in collaboration with operations and the design office ->Managing key procurement categories: Aggregates, Concrete, Roads & Utilities, Civil Engineering, Construction Supplies, Compact & Heavy Equipment Rental, Fuel, General Expenses ->Monitoring and analyzing subsidiary expenditures (approx. €30M/year) ->Supplier sourcing and dashboard management Cross-Functional Responsibilities: ->Implementation of commercial agreements and rollout of NGE Group’s procurement strategy ->Deployment of CSR policy and supplier evaluation processes ->Supporting ERP transition for order management

  • Bouygues Construction (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • Procurement Manager – Architectural Works (CEA)
      Dec 2017 - Aug 2020 Β· 2 yrs 9 mos

      πŸ—οΈ Procurement Manager – Architectural Works (CEA) Key Responsibilities: ->Team management within the CEA procurement division ->Development of purchasing strategies for architectural work packages ->Process optimization to improve efficiency and save time ->Innovation scouting among suppliers and subcontractors ->Implementation of dashboards and performance indicators 🧩 Lead Buyer – Framework Agreements Key Responsibilities: ->Management of multiple framework agreements (€2.2M scope) ->Market analysis and supplier identification ->Tender launches and strategic negotiations ->Implementation and monitoring of framework contracts

    • Project Buyer
      Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 Β· 2 yrs

      Project Buyer Responsibilities: ->Coordinating interactions between site engineers and category buyers to ensure smooth project execution ->Leading project kick-off meetings and allocating work packages by procurement category ->Defining purchasing strategies tailored to each construction site Category Buyer – Interior Joinery (Scope: €3M): ->Defining needs and consulting suppliers for interior joinery packages (Doors, Frames, Bathroom Furniture, Kitchenettes, Stairs, Hardware, Skirting Boards, Parquet, Closets, etc.) ->Proposing innovative products aligned with technical specifications in collaboration with suitable suppliers ->Capitalizing on insights and best practices from the buyer network ->Developing purchasing strategies for the interior joinery category ->Participating in construction industry trade shows ->Conducting supplier audits and factory visits Lead Buyer Responsibilities: ->Managing several framework agreements (Scope: €2.2M) ->Conducting market studies and identifying needs and suppliers ->Launching tenders and leading negotiations ->Implementing multiple framework contracts ->Overseeing contract execution and performance

  • Junior Buyer at TOTAL
    Aug 2014 - Nov 2015 Β· 1 yr 4 mos

    πŸš— Corporate Buyer – TOTAL Group As part of the Corporate Purchasing team at TOTAL, I managed two strategic procurement missions with international scope and measurable impact. 1) Long-Term Car Rental Procurement Scope: 25 countries Portfolio: €20M+ Savings Achieved: 10% Key Responsibilities: ->Performance monitoring and analysis of car fleet management ->Negotiation of rental conditions (rates, discounts, terms) ->Implementation of vehicle catalogues (benchmarking and selection) ->Market analysis and supplier sourcing ->Creation and management of tenders via the Ariba e-sourcing platform ->Drafting and deployment of framework agreements across France and Europe 2) Digital Communication Procurement (SEO) Scope: TOTAL Group Portfolio: €300K+ Savings Achieved: 3% Key Responsibilities: ->Drafting of framework agreements ->Rate negotiation with communication agencies ->Market analysis and supplier sourcing ->Tender creation and management via Ariba

  • Junior Buyer ( Internship) at Kawneer Company
    Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 Β· 6 mos

    Within the Purchasing Department of KAWNEER, The main tasks conducted were as follows: β€’ Creation and implementation of a dashboard main goal : Key Performance Indicators (KPI) analysis β€’ Negotiation and supplier management β€’ Market analysis, Benchmark and supplier Sourcing β€’ RFI (Request for Information) β€’ Gathering official documentation such as Certificate of Origin for Customs