Maxeon Solar Technologies is a global leader in solar innovation and solar panel manufacturing, with 4,200 employees operating worldwide. Maxeon’s products & solutions are sold in over 100 countries. Turnover: USD ~ 1.3 billion / year.Senior Manager – Global Indirects Sourcing (currently acting global Indirects lead), based in Singapore and in charge of:• Sourcing and governance activities for a global portfolio of Indirects spend categories of USD ~ 300 million, in the corporate services area (professional services, IT services, travel, marketing, consultants, facilities, etc.)• Managing a team of 16 people, with 6 direct reports (3 Procurement managers & 3 category specialists), based in South-East Asia and Mexico.• Building and training, from the ground up, a category management team focusing on IT services, professional services, and Travel.• Designing and implementing Procurement policies and governance model related to Indirects spend management (e.g. supplier selection process; supplier performance management, etc.).• Managing Maxeon’s global corporate travel program and implementing a global TMC across 8 countries, with an associated global business travel account partner.• Managing Maxeon’s global p-card program (operations/policy/compliance).• Leading global/local critical sourcing projects (global maritime freight, global payroll, local Facilities Management, global MES, global HR application maintenance services, global corporate travel, global laptops, etc.).• The implementation and interface design of an enterprise-wide vendor/RFx/contract management platform (COUPA).• Functional governance/approval role in relation to new vendor onboarding, vendor selection, purchase orders and supply contracts.• Global lead representing the global Procurement function during internal/external audits

Rio Tinto is a mining and metals company operating in 35 countries around the world, with 49,000 employees worldwide / Turnover: USD ~60+ billion / year.Principal Advisor - Commercial and Operations Optimisation, based in Singapore and in charge of:• Managing the commercial and operational relationship with our global IFM service provider, in a governance role.• Driving continuous IFM performance improvements across the managed global portfolio, in respect of Rio Tinto’s 5 core values - safety, people, cost, growth and partnership.• Implementing changes in Rio Tinto’s global workplace strategy (eg. Internet of Things) across the managed real-estate portfolio.• Leading the procurement process in relation to our global IFM contract lifecycle.• Supporting projects, transaction management and lease renewal.

JONES LANG LASALLE, a leader in professional services, specializing in commercial real estate services and investment management. 82,000 employees in over 80 countries / Turnover: USD ~19 billion / year.Regional Procurement Operations Director – APAC, based in Singapore and in charge of: . Operational rollout of global strategic Procurement projects (process or IT related) in the APAC region.. Driving JLL’s Procurement strategy & operational excellence.. Providing Procurement support to JLL’s regional Business Development team during global/regional bids.. Regional data analytics and KPI’s reporting to APAC & Global CPO.. Managing a shared services team (incl. resource allocation & pricing model for required client deliverables, etc.) of 23 people, based in Manila and providing various services to JLL’s client-based teams.. Financial budget planning and P&L management.

JONES LANG LASALLE, a leader in professional services, specializing in commercial real estate services and investment management. 82,000 employees in over 80 countries / Turnover: USD ~19 billion / year.Senior Sourcing Manager - APAC (P&G account), based in Singapore and in charge of:. Managing a multicultural team of sourcing professionals (Singapore + China).. Managing regional sourcing activities (Facilities Management Services) for Procter & Gamble’s corporate real estate in Asia-Pacific (18 sites), including governance & compliance monitoring role for all sourcing activities (FM & Capex).. Developing/Implementing regional sourcing & risk management strategies, while supporting innovation and operational excellence, in compliance with JLL & P&G’s policies.. Designing/Driving Sourcing saving plans to meet/exceed contractual saving commitments with P&G.. Driving Supplier Relationship Management program with key/strategic suppliers.. Driving JLL Ethics policies (I was the 1st JLL regional “Ethics liaison”) across JLL teams & supplier base for the P&G account.

ORICA MINING SERVICES, world’s leading supplier of commercial explosives to the Mining Industry. 11,500 employees in over 100 countries / Turnover: USD ~6.5 billion per year.Global Sourcing Manager “Initiating Systems”, based in Singapore and in charge of:. Managing a global portfolio of critical raw material suppliers to our manufacturing plants of “Initiating Systems” (Direct Spend).. Developing and implementing global sourcing strategies for these critical raw materials.. Leading a global “supply risk mitigation” project, aiming at mitigating existing procurement risks for “Initiating Systems” raw materials suppliers, and in coordination with key global stakeholders (Technology, Quality, Supply-Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement and Marketing).. Supporting global Marketing/Technology teams when a new technology is implemented (“Change management” from a Procurement/Sourcing perspective).. Negotiating/Implementing contracts, and measuring suppliers’ performance.. Implementing Category Management for “Initiating Systems” related purchases.

SCHLUMBERGER, world’s largest service provider to the Oil & Gas industry.100,000 employees in 85 countries / Turnover: USD 30 billion. Global Supplier Manager, based in Singapore and in charge of:• Managing a global portfolio of categories (Temporary Labour, Catering Services, Shipping Agencies) for all segments of Schlumberger worldwide.Similar set of responsibilities as previous assignment, but with a wider scope (all segments, instead of only one previously), a larger spend and a bigger supplier portfolio. Particular focus on top suppliers’ relationship management.

WESTERNGECO, segment of Schlumberger, (world’s largest service provider to the Oil & Gas industry). 7,000 employees / Turnover: USD 3 billion. Global Category Specialist (1 year), based in Singapore and in charge of:• Managing a global portfolio of categories (Temporary Labour, Catering Services, Shipping Agencies).• Developing and implementing global strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories (Temporary Labour, catering Services, Shipping Agencies) including “Land” & “Marine” product lines.• Leading bidding processes (sourcing/bidding/contract) with global suppliers.• Negotiating prices and contracts with global suppliers within assigned supplier portfolio.• Communicating effectively with all the different stakeholders across the board.• Maintenance of scorecards and KPI’s. Leading quarterly business review with key suppliers.• Preparing periodical reports, supplier profiles; monitoring supplier performance and participating to supplier audits.• Monitoring market indices, price evolution of main cost drivers for my commodities and financial health of critical suppliers.

WESTERNGECO, segment of Schlumberger (world’s largest service provider to the Oil & Gas industry). 7,000 employees / Turnover: USD 3 billion. Regional Supply Chain Specialist (1.5 year), based in Singapore and in charge of:• Managing and implementing strategic sourcing of assigned supplier portfolio (above $100K spend / year & based in Asia-Pacific) and supply base with a long-term strategic focus.• Directly responsible for purchases (sourcing, bidding, contract) of assigned portfolio and follow up until customer's delivery.• Preparing periodical reports, monitoring supplier performance and participating to supplier audits.• Monitoring market indices and price evolution of main cost drivers for my commodities.• Implementing Purchasing Cards.