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Nicolas Samson

Buyer

€450/day
Paris, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nicolas

Purchasing specialist, particularly in indirect procurement with several years of experience, I support companies in optimizing their purchasing processes to improve their profitability and strengthen their competitiveness. Whether for services, general supplies, or equipment, I help you identify cost reduction opportunities, negotiate with your suppliers, and structure your processes to maximize your return on investment.

My approach is based on:

• Strategic analysis: Expenditure audit and identification of optimization levers.
• Supplier rationalization: Securing partnerships while reducing costs.
• Effective negotiations: Implementation of advantageous and sustainable contracts.
• Operational implementation: Support for teams to durably embed new practices.

Why is optimizing your procurement essential?
Purchasing is an underestimated strategic lever in many companies. Optimizing your procurement, especially your indirect procurement, allows you to:

1. Improve profitability: Every euro saved in procurement directly impacts the company's net profit.
2. Gain agility: Efficient processes allow for quick responses to operational and strategic needs.
3. Strengthen supplier relationships: Structured management ensures sustainable and high-performing partnerships.
4. Reduce risks: Better knowledge of your contracts and suppliers limits financial and legal risks.

Do you have an optimization project or a specific need?
Let's collaborate to transform your procurement into a real competitive advantage. Contact me today to discuss your goals!

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  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • BOUYGUES CONSTRUCTION
    Category Manager
    CIVIL ENGINEERING
    September 2022 - Today (3 years and 11 months)
    Paris, France
    Responsible for purchasing categories. I must ensure proper coverage and management of expenditure.
    This includes sourcing, tenders, annual renegotiation, quality monitoring, etc.
  • B.Braun Group
    Strategic Buyer
    MEDICAL
    August 2021 - August 2022 (1 year and 1 month)
    Paris, France
    Responsible for indirect procurement within the French branch of the group.
    Deployment of numerous tenders on various strategic subjects.
  • Metro
    Indirect Buyer
    RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
    July 2020 - February 2021 (7 months)
    Nanterre, France
    - Supplier referencing
    - Sourcing optimization
    - Year-end negotiations
    - Supplier portfolio management
    - Contract management
    - Liaison between suppliers and department managers
    Material sourcing Factory sourcing Contract negotiation

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Education

  • Master PGE - Purchasing specialization
    KEDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
    2021
    Master en management, avec notamment : - Gestion - Management - Marketing - Comptabilité Auquel j'ai souhaite ajouté une spécialisation en Achat. J'ai ainsi pu apprendre les fondamentaux théoriques de cette fonction et également les mettre en pratique.
  • DUT GEA
    IUT Vannes
    2018
    DUT en gestion en gestion et management.

Certifications

  • TOEIC - 795
    TOEIC
    2022

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