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Description

Expert Senior Contract & Claim Management | Industrial Performance

360° Expertise: From operational field to financial project security.

With over 14 years of experience within global leaders such as Alstom and Siemens, I combine high-level technical mastery with sharp expertise in contract management. My unique background, evolving from field "Troubleshooter" roles to strategic performance management, gives me a distinct legitimacy to transform technical disputes into cost recovery opportunities.

🎯 RESULTS AND FINANCIAL IMPACT (Since 2023):

Cost Recovery: Secured over €3.5 million in supplier claims (cash and stock).

Exposure Management: Managed a portfolio of claims representing €379 million in contractual exposure.

Major Programs: Critical interventions on large-scale projects (SNCB M7 - €3.3 billion, STIB Flexity - €480 million, CFL Coradia).

🛠 KEY SKILLS & SERVICES:

Claims & Chargebacks: Analysis of contractual discrepancies (Gap Analysis) and execution of supplier re-invoicing process.

Level 1 to 3 Technical Expertise: Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex systems (Velaro e320, Desiro AM08 high-speed trains).

Site Management & Commissioning: Commissioning of over 300 vehicles and management of teams of 6 to 20 people.

Back-to-Back Compliance: Rigorous alignment of supplier commitments with client requirements.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT & AVAILABILITY:

Graduated in electromechanics and continuously strengthening my expertise (currently: Global Procurement at Rutgers and Negotiation at the University of Michigan), I adopt a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.

Complementary freelance: Available for targeted missions 1 to 3 days a week.

Bilingual: French / Swahili, professional proficiency in English.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Dutch
Basic
German
Basic
Swahili
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

ALSTOM
Contract & Claims Specialist | Product Introduction | Industrial Projects
TRANSPORTATION
January 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)
Bruges, Belgium
I recover costs from defaulting suppliers through claims, chargebacks, and settlement agreements – on multi-million euro industrial projects. 12 years of field experience: technician → commissioning manager → depot manager → contract specialist. Reference projects: SNCB M7 (€3.3B), STIB Flexity (€480M), CFL Coradia Luxembourg.
Supplier Performance Management Settlement agreements Gap analysis Warranty management Claims Management
Pro énergie
Project Manager
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
June 2018 - August 2020 (2 years and 2 months)
Charleroi, Belgium
Development of a photovoltaic installation business in Belgium — technical direction, commercial support, and field expertise. Management of off-grid solar projects, particularly in African contexts.
Off-Grid Systems Project EPC Énergie Afrique
ALSTOM
Site Manager/ Commissioning Manager
TRANSPORTATION
January 2012 - December 2020 (8 years and 11 months)
Charleroi, Belgium
Complete warranty package management for a fleet of ~300 rail vehicles in Belgium. Commissioning of trains over a 2,500 km network. Management of technical teams (6-20 people). Direct daily interface with SNCB client. Projects: SNCB M7, Siemens AM08, Siemens Velaro.
Gestion des garanties Commissioning ferroviaire Gestion de flotte Interface Client Warranty management