Description

Driven and results-oriented Purchasing & Logistics Engineer with 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement (CAPEX & OPEX) and strategic sourcing within the automotive industry. I have worked with leading international companies such as Stellantis, Nexteer, and Gergonne, successfully managing multi-million € budgets and achieving significant cost savings through supplier negotiations, process optimization, and project management.

My expertise includes:

CAPEX & OPEX procurement
Procurement Strategy: supplier sourcing, RFQ/RFP management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, and cost optimization.

Key achievements:

Managed investment projects with a budget of €12.6M and achieved 25% savings.
Delivered 19% cost reduction in OPEX procurement (€8M budget).
Led indirect procurement categories worth $20M annual spend across MEA region.

Used to working in international and multicultural environments (Europe, Morocco, Egypt), fluent in Arabic, French, and English.

Passionate about procurement excellence, I bring value to organizations by combining strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Stellantis
Senior Capex & Industrial buyer
March 2023 - Today (3 years and 3 months)
Salé, RZ, Morocco
-Indirect Procurement: CAPEX (equipment, tooling, industrial projects), OPEX (industrial general expense, MRO, consumables.. ) across MEA region - APV €20M.
• Supplier Sourcing & Negotiation : identifying, evaluating, and contracting suppliers worldwide.
• Procurement Process Optimization: RFQ management, supplier panel development, contract negotiation.
• Cost Reduction Projects: achieving savings through strategic sourcing and supplier management.
Nexteer Automotive
Indirect buyer - Global Supply Management
August 2019 - February 2023 (3 years and 6 months)
Équateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Managed $12M annual spend across logistics, IT, corporate services, health & safety, and quality.
• Negotiated supplier contracts, achieved targeted CAPEX & OPEX savings.
• Conducted RFQs, sourcing meetings, and supplier evaluations.
• Developed supplier panels and optimized purchasing strategy.
GERGONNE INDUSTRIE - THE ADHESIVE SOLUTION
Purchasing & Logistic Manager
April 2017 - July 2019 (2 years and 3 months)
Morocco
• Oversaw logistics operations (import/export, warehousing, customs).
• Managed purchasing for direct and indirect needs.
• Conducted audits with customers, suppliers, and certifications (IATF16949)
• Negotiated procurement contracts for raw materials, consumables, and services.
• Handled supplier claims and performance evaluations.
• Conducted market surveys and integration of new suppliers.