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Multidisciplinary expert with over 15 years of international experience in procurement strategy, I have successfully managed portfolios of over €110 million and transformed procurement departments of multinational companies (Merck, GSK, Carrefour).
My approach combines strategic vision and operational excellence: I don't just reduce costs, I create sustainable value. Trained in both agronomic engineering and business (MBA), coupled with recent expertise in full-stack development, I offer a unique perspective on procurement optimization and transformation challenges.
My major achievements:
- Managed a portfolio of €113 million covering 15 sites in France and Switzerland at Merck Group.
- Implemented three outsourced procurement programs via MSP and VMS
- Reduced non-conformities during internal audits by 60%
- Complete digital transformation of procurement operations (transition from paper to digital) at GSK
- Extended payment terms from 15 to 60 days for 75% of suppliers in 12 months
- Achieved 100% of savings objectives after 12 months of activity
Based in Paris but experienced in multicultural contexts (Europe, Africa, Middle East), I bring particular expertise in structuring and digitizing procurement functions, implementing innovative sourcing strategies, and managing complex contracts.
My goal: transform your procurement function into a measurable growth lever.
Arabic
Native or bilingual
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km)
Experience
- Merck GroupSenior Sourcing Manager - France & SwitzerlandMarch 2019 - August 2023 (4 years and 5 months)Paris, France
- Responsible for Merck France's nine (9) sites and Merck Switzerland's (6) sites in multi-sector activity (pharmaceutical, life science, and electronics).
- Responsible for a €113 million spend envelope for 920 suppliers.
- Implemented purchasing strategies that impact the business's top and bottom line.
- Covered professional services purchasing (management consulting, technical assistance, law firms, consulting firms, insurance, temporary staffing, training, recruitment, HR services).
- Designed and managed three (3) outsourced purchases (temp, consulting, and training) via MSP and VMS.
- Negotiated framework contracts on an international and national scale.
- Managed the delivery of an external MSP "managed service provider" team of ten (10) people in two countries.
- Merck GroupProcurement Manager - North & West Africa, Turkey and EgyptJune 2016 - March 2019 (2 years and 9 months)
- Responsible for Merck's Tier 2 purchasing scope in Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Egypt, and Turkey, i.e., nine (9) countries and more than twenty (20) legal entities in multi-sector activity (pharmaceutical and life science).
- Responsible for all indirect categories covering 41 million euros with more than 2000 suppliers.
- Implemented purchasing strategy and SOPs starting from point "0" for some entities.
- Managed two (2) purchasing ERP implementations (SAP by Design and EAR).
- Negotiated framework contracts at the international and national level.
- Managed internal audits with a task of reduction (-60%) of findings.
- GSKProcurement SpecialistDecember 2012 - June 2016 (3 years and 6 months)Tunisia+ Designed procurement strategy for 3 years in GSK Tunisia. + Implemented, adapted, enforced, and refined procurement SOPs. + Drove the transition from paper-based operations to digital by implementing an IS. + Designed and implemented a supplier performance management program. + Accompanied Auditors & prepared the department for several audits. + Managed 100+ Suppliers with $2M annual spend. + Managed to drive 75% of payables from 15 days to 60 days in 12 months. + Designed several RFQ, RFP, and RFI's in different sourcing categories. + Achieved 100% of cost saving objectives after 12 months of operations. + Trained strategic third parties on Anti-bribery and corruption seminars. + Managed various projects on a regional level (North Africa). + Positioned procurement as a strategic ally and a trusted advisor for the LOC stakeholders.
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Education
- Master of BusinessSMU - South Mediterranean University (MSB- MedTech-LCI)2014Executive Master of Business Administration (E-MBA)
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