I work closely with the CEO to manage and streamline organizational operations, enabling him to concentrate on long-term strategic goals and future challenges. In this role, I am responsible for providing day-to-day leadership across all operational processes, driving strategic initiatives and enhancing the company’s efficiency. My leadership complements the CEO's vision, ensuring alignment and execution across all levels.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Lead key operational improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing costs.- Oversee cross-functional teams, enhancing communication and workflow between departments.- Implemented new operational systems that boost productivity.COMPANY OVERVIEW:Founded in 1985, Ital G.E.T.E. is a renowned player in the aerosol paint industry, with a strong focus on graffiti, arts, and crafts markets. As of 2020, Ital G.E.T.E. became part of the French industrial group Technima, expanding its reach and market presence.

I led a team of buyers responsible for both OpEx and CapEx procurement. I developed and implemented strategic purchasing plans, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. My role also involved close collaboration with various departments, including marketing, sales, quality, R&D, planning, and production, to ensure the smooth flow of procurement processes and the achievement of company goals.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Collaborated with multiple departments to support marketing campaigns, product development, and production targets.- Successfully negotiated supplier contracts, achieving cost savings and improving delivery times.COMPANY OVERVIEW (as of 2022):Founded in Milan in 1925, Arexons is a leader in the Italian car care industry. In 2007, the company became part of the Malaysian industrial group Petronas, expanding its market reach and resources.

I developed and implemented strategic purchasing initiatives for energy categories, focusing on supplier selection, contract analysis, hedging strategies, and capital expenditures for energy efficiency. My role was pivotal in optimizing energy procurement across multiple production sites and enhancing the company's sustainability efforts.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:- Managed energy purchasing across 24 production plants, 9 logistic warehouses, 10 points of sale, and 6 quarries throughout Italy.- Effectively controlled an annual budget of €50 million, achieving cost savings through strategic purchasing and efficiency initiatives.- Built and sustained strong relationships with local authorities and regulatory bodies to align corporate objectives with regulatory compliance.- Implemented hedging strategies to mitigate energy price volatility and improve budget predictability.COMPANY OVERVIEW (as of 2017):Founded in France in 1665, Saint-Gobain [EPA: SGO] is a global industrial leader in the glass, mortars, and gypsum sectors. With a strong presence in over 70 countries, the company generates an annual turnover of €45 billion, driving innovation and sustainability in the construction and building materials industries.

As a Global Lead Buyer, I developed and executed the global procurement strategies for calcium, magnesium and zinc stearate, fluorcast, sodium oleate, zinc salt and industrial mineral oils.• Geographical Extent: Worldwide (53 Plants Distributed in 19 Countries).

I identified, designed and implemented strategies to rationalise the purchases through the development of a coherent supplier base for each product category. I managed a portfolio of European, South American and Far Eastern suppliers. I determined potential new suppliers and substitute products for negotiating and implementing contracts with corporate coverage.• Geographical Extent: 14 Production Plants in Italy.• Oversaw product categories such as commodity chemicals (coals, cokes, graphite, petrochemicals, plastics, and aluminum oxide), industrial fine chemicals (dyes, pigments, and oxides), industrial performance chemicals (adhesives/sealants, polymers/plastics additives, and lubricants) and industrial minerals (hydraulic and hydrated lime).

I played an active role as Regional Lead Buyer in charge for the development of strategies for the supply of aluminum foil for European factories. My negotiational counterpart were either metal foil producers and traders as well. Geographical extent: Europe (7 production plants).

I leaded and supported Digital Purchasing and eProcurement initiatives by collaborating both with purchasers and external supply base to promote and utilize eSourcing technologies. Designed and executed eSourcing events including eRFI, eRFP, eRFQ, supplier surveys and eAuctions in collaboration with category owners and sourcing managers. My role also included to create appropriate communication tools to support operational managers and supervise the implementation of Internal Control procedures. Geographical extent: Italy, Egypt, Greece, Libya and Turkey.

I served as Local Corporate Buyer to rationalize the supplies for the entire group in the Italian territory. I oversaw purchasing categories such as industrial packaging (plastic films and bottles, caps and closures, plastic buckets, wooden pallets and crates, paper sacks and cardboard products), copper foil and nonwoven carriers for bituminous membranes. • Geographical extent: Italy (24 production plants).

As a Procurement Specialist in the Central Regional Procurement Agency, I was responsible for streamlining and centralizing procurement processes for public bodies within the Lombardy Region. My role involved planning, managing, and overseeing tenders, ensuring efficiency and compliance in public sector procurement.COMPANY OVERVIEW (as of 2010):Founded in 1980 with capital entirely from the Lombardy Region, Lombardia Informatica is a public company responsible for managing the IT infrastructure and services for the region. In 2007, the Central Regional Procurement Agency was established within the company to oversee and manage the expenses of regional public bodies, focusing on efficient and transparent procurement processes.

I was responsible for managing a portfolio of public sector clients, including local governments, healthcare institutions, universities, and public authorities. My main role was to coordinate the response to public tenders, working closely with system integrators to deliver comprehensive hardware and software solutions tailored to the specific needs of public bodies.COMPANY OVERVIEW (as of 2008):IBM [NYSE: IBM], founded in 1911, is one of the oldest and largest companies in the IT sector. IBM develops and sells a wide range of hardware and software products and provides system integration and consulting services to clients worldwide, with a strong focus on innovation and enterprise solutions.

I managed projects focused on mailing campaigns, CRM initiatives, web marketing strategies, and strategic planning for key clients in the automotive and retail sectors. My role involved coordinating multiple marketing activities to help clients achieve their business goals.COMPANY OVERVIEW (as of 2006):creár was a startup company specializing in strategic marketing consultancy, primarily serving clients in the automotive and retail sectors. The company provided tailored marketing solutions to help brands enhance their visibility and market performance.