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Description

Procurement Director with over 30 years of experience in industrial purchasing, EPC projects, contract management, and CAPEX investments. I have managed procurement portfolios exceeding €500 million in the water, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Recognized for my ability to structure high-performing procurement organizations, negotiate strategic contracts, develop suppliers, and sustainably generate financial gains while securing contractual and operational risks. Proven experience in complex international environments with groups such as Veolia, Vinci, Suez, TotalEnergies, Eramet, BASF, and Holcim.

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
Arabic
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

ProjExec
Procurement Director/Manager Transition
CIVIL ENGINEERING
January 2011 - Today (15 years and 7 months)
Paris, France
Consulting and transformation of procurement organizations for major international industrial groups (Veolia, Total Energies, BASF, John Cockerill, Eramet, Suez, Holcim, Butec).
Key Achievements:
• Structuring and professionalizing procurement functions.
• Implementing Group procurement policies and performance programs.
• Integrating procurement processes into information systems and investment processes.
• Deploying TCO, CSR, compliance, and supplier risk management approaches.
• Executing industrial projects in EPC (CAPEX and construction procurement).
• Generating recurring savings of around 5% on addressable spend.
• Improving stakeholder buy-in and collaboration between operational and procurement functions.
CAPEX Procurement EPC/EPCM Contract Management Team Management Business Strategy
Vinci Construction France
Procurement Director
January 2003 - January 2011 (8 years)
Managed and developed a team of four buyers working on national and international industrial projects.
Key Achievements:
• Negotiated strategic framework agreements for the Vinci Group.
• Secured critical supplies.
• Optimized acquisition costs and reduced supplier risks.
• Implemented procurement performance indicators and reported to management.
• Controlled calls for tender, validated orders and budgets.
• Monitored contract management and dispute resolution.
• Ensured compliance with Vinci's quality approach, particularly procurement procedures.
Groupe Veolia
Procurement Manager
January 2002 - January 2003 (1 year)
Responsible for international project procurement for water treatment plants.
Full management of the procurement process:
• Calls for tender.
• Commercial and contractual negotiations.
• Supplier management.
• Budget monitoring.
• Supplier quality assurance.