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Paris, Fr

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Managing consultant specialised in procurement and supply chain optimization. I support companies in the elaboration and implementation of transformation projects designed at saving costs, enhancing performance and delivering strategic roadmaps.As a consultant, I act as the main point of contact for overall project conduct. My role is to ensure timely completion of high-quality deliverables, projects’ profitability and resource planning. I am also heavily involved in commercial and business development activities as well as other activities such as recruitment, newcomers’ training, operational management etc...Managing multiple resources as part of my projects, I have developed the skills and knowledge to assess complex situations and deliver strategies towards a more responsible, productive and sustainable procurement and supply chain management.

Paris, Île-De-France, France

- As part of the Performance Team, managing procurement performance projects focusing on bringing cost efficiency, supplier panel rationalization and organizational proficiency.- Carrying multiple business development activities (development of commercial proposals and presentation to senior stakeholders, prospection,eventsetc...). - Participating to the overall management of the business, ensuring projects’ profitability, resources planning and new business generation.

Paris, Île-De-France, France

- Managing multiple consulting projects end to end for both By.O and Apexagri, for a wide variety of international clients (luxury, agro-food industry, insurance, retail etc…)- Conducting strategic transformation projects focused on procurement performance and supply chain optimization and sustainability: Assessments of companies’ purchasing maturity, Elaboration and implementation of robust and compliant procurement processes, Development and implementation of purchasing strategies, with a focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, Analysis of supply and value chains, identification of risks and elaboration of mitigation actions, Design of category strategy based on holistic internal and external analysis,- Carrying multiple business development activities:o Development of commercial proposals and presentation to senior stakeholders,o Prospection trips abroad, o Participation in promotional events and marketing strategies- Heavily participating in all internal activities:o Recruitment, o Newcomers’ training, o Operations’ management, o Missions’ profitability management etc…- Managing a team of consultants for both By.O and Apexagri, supervising both projects performance and all HR related elements.

Paris, Ile-De-France, France

By.O is an international consulting firm that helps you strengthen your relationships with your partners, suppliers and customers.I work with a large panel of companies (medium size to key market players, French and international, public and private sector) in defining strategies, leading business transformation projects, conducting operational assignments and developing teams’ skills.

Paris, Île-De-France, France

Joint venture between the Maïsadour Cooperative Group and the global consulting firm By.O Group, Apexagri is an international research and consulting company specialized in developing sustainable, inclusive and high-performance agro-food systems.Currently working with key players of the agri-food industry to promote, implement and manage their transition to regenerative agriculture practices.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for overall commercial management of DCG’s suppliers and contracts, protecting group interests and achieving all major IT savings.Initiate new project based on commercial analysis and need identification, always for the purpose of improving business efficiency and financial saving.Manage proof of concepts and trials with new business and software developers, ensuring success criteria are met and DCG’s leading position in innovative technologiesWorking alongside Legal counsels, SRM & PMO teams and wider business teams to ensure delivery of innovative & differentiated commercial solutions.End to end commercial management of new IT products and releases, including performance assurance post contract signature.Deliver strategic sourcing activities for all group IT requirements and M&A. Manage outsourcing through tenders and effectiveness through supplier streamlining.Lead commercial relationships with key suppliers to ensure value for money, business efficiency and minimal legal and contractual risk.Realised £5M saving on existing contracts by challenging status quo and negotiated up to £11M in cost avoidance. Created and implemented digital reporting tools to guarantee strong budget management. Supported the IT Procurement Transformation programme, implementing robust processes and governance, allowing operational efficiency and IT-wide alignment.

London, Royaume-Uni

Responsible for commercial negotiation of technology projects for BBC Engineering including procurement of IT infrastructure pan-BBC, management of contract portfolio and implementation of cost-saving initiatives. Focus on finance and commercial leadership and innovation throughout the bid process:•Project manage multi-million pounds contract negotiations (price, T&Cs etc…) through to signature, ensuring approval from highest level of management. Conduct the delivery of new support and procurement contracts with main market players.•Lead tenders, RfQ, RfP and selections of new suppliers, communicating the right business needs for the market and evaluating bids through BBC’s commercial frameworks.•Established close relationship with Legal, Procurement, Finance and Leadership team to ensure contract terms are in line with BBC technology strategy.•Identify and resolve commercial risks in new business proposals. Engage in managing out the risks•Manage the contract portfolio roadmap and leading key team function to improve reporting, workload management and process improvement•Take responsibility for commercial success of contract negotiation towards the Head of Commercial, Director of Commercial and CTO.Key Achievement:•Helped the BBC to move away from its single-supplier outsourcing deal to a multi-sourced 'tower' approach for its technology services.•Successfully led pan-BBC contract negotiations with a wide range of technology suppliers totalling £20M to date.•Generated an average cost saving of 20% on all technology projects and contracts.•Streamlined the BBC apps usage leading to major cost savings.•Covered main events such as Rio Olympics or EU Referendum and US elections.•Implemented a number of new processes and team initiatives providing efficiency as well as a platform for proactive knowledge sharing.

London, United Kingdom

• Managed Care activities resource planning, budget and AOP.• Managed commercial relationship with Asurion’s Care suppliers and monitor overall operations ensuring SLA, KPIs and contractual obligations were met. • Co-ordinated the selection of new suppliers and partners from RFI phase to contract signature.• Responsible for contract negotiation and budget control of outsourced operations in Care control.• Lead the Care stream for new clients implementations and continuous improvements projects for EMEA.• Project Managed remediation plans for Care activities as identified in areas of improvement analysis.• Ensured all IT releases success, co-ordinating with IT, development, Care and project team. Key Achievement: • Became the main interface for Asurion Care suppliers representing a budget of £6 million.• Improved operational efficiency of the Care department achieving 500K savings for 2015 by strategic reorganisation of the Care department.• Achieved 30 points increase in NPS over a 12 months period by launching a large range of initiatives based on customer feedback analysis. • Implemented cost effective solutions through new communication channels and IT systems/software resulting in £200k saving and operational efficiency• Created a contract framework to set the standard for Asurion’s Care suppliers’ contracts

London, Royaume-Uni

• Identified areas of improvement for Care activities to project manage remediation plans• Managed the entire company’s communication stream, carrying out all new communication campaigns • Managed the development of the Care department, absorbing business growth and new clients’ launchesKey achievements: • Implemented cost effective solutions through new communication channels resulting in £100k saving• Created the quality department for Asurion Europe, managing a team of 5 resulting in increase in NPS by 10 points.

London, Royaume-Uni

• Supervised the Care operations performance for all outsourced activities in EMEA region and Russia. • Assessed and improved productivity of the Care Operations through deep analysis of process efficiencyKey achievements: • Project managed the customer communication’s initiative to delivering regulatory compliance (FCA) & Client obligations for all outbound communications to the appropriate standard.• Implemented a fraud adjudication department in the UK unit helping reducing fraud by 20% in 1 year.

London, Royaume-Uni

• Coordinated marketing activities of the group for the 15 different European teams. • Organized external and internal events of the group, preparing press conferences and photo shooting for high profile football players.• Created a competitive analysis for Everest’s new online casino brand• Worked with the design & SEO/SEM teams, broadening my qualifications in online and digital marketing.

• Worked as part of a sales team, organizing events and seminars at which Wyeth’s products were marketed to medical institutions in the Kuala Lumpur region.• Examined successes/failures of previous years’ marketing campaigns through analysis of financial results; provided recommendations for future campaigns. • Conducted audits and competitive analysis for Wyeth’s baby nutrition brands, interacting with doctors and professionals of the nutrition industry.

Région De Lyon, France

• Carried out administrative duties within the Mayor’s office, including correspondence, organization of archives and order office duties.• Helped organize annual citywide projects such as the ‘Festival of Lights’.• Prepared reports on council meetings.

Maîtrise Es Sciences De La Gestion, Affaires Internationales

Modules included Company Internationalization, Knowledge and Technology transfers and Competitive Strategy.

Bba, International Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: As part of my degree, I volunteered in a shelter for homeless youth during the entire academic year.Diploma.

Responsable À L'International, Marchés Et Management, International Business

Activities and Societies: Active member of the CEFAM promotion club.Classes exclusively aught in English Program based on North American.

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