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Experienced industrial buyer, specializing in the management of technical and strategic purchasing portfolios, with in-depth expertise in sourcing, complex contract negotiation (terms and conditions, service agreements, tripartite agreements), dispute resolution, and cost optimization in demanding industrial environments (aerospace, renewable energy, nautical). Capable of managing international purchasing projects with critical suppliers located in Europe, Asia, and the USA, I am proficient in ERP tools (SAP, Oracle, AS400), Excel, and PowerPoint for rigorous budget and negotiation tracking, while applying CSR policies (Ecovadis deployment).
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Spanish
Conversational
Can work on-site
Nantes (up to 30km), Toulouse (up to 20km), Paris (up to 30km)
Experience
- GE Renewable EnergySenior Buyer – International Sourcing & Supplier NegotiationENERGY AND UTILITIESJuly 2021 - August 2025 (4 years and 1 month)Nantes, FrancePortfolio managed: 45 million euros annuallyMain Responsibilities:- Management of Build-to-spec technical purchasing families: elevators, medium and high voltage cable supports, simple to complex metal fabrications, sheet metal, screws, and catalog parts- Management of the sourcing process (RFQ, tenders, negotiations, data updates according to SQDC methodology)- Work in multidisciplinary teams to define and execute purchasing strategies- Contractual management: general terms, LTSA agreements, payment terms, and various contract types- Interface with project managers for strategic alignment of purchases with technical and commercial needs- Implementation of the VBB (Vendor Bill Back) program- Deployment of the CSR policy via Ecovadis to all active suppliers- Coordination with engineering teams for technical reviews and project execution monitoring- Contribution to circular economy and raw material hedging initiatives in the Offshore unitKey Achievements:- Savings of €1.6 million on the elevator family (through the selection and implementation of a new supplier)- Savings of €1.4 million on catalog parts and fasteners (approximately 1,000 references optimized)- Savings of €0.6 million on simple metal fabrications (SMF)Technical Environment:- ERP: Oracle – Races- PLM: Corella
- GIE SESAM-VitaleIT PurchaserPUBLIC SECTORMarch 2021 - July 2021 (3 months)Le Mans, FranceSesam Vital is a software publisher specializing in digital health solutions, facilitating the management of medical records and communications.Missions & Responsibilities:• Development of a purchasing strategy for the IT portfolio: computers, software licenses, maintenance, professional services, mobile telephony, and network tools• Negotiation and contracting of agreements within the framework of public procurement• Management of supplier relationships to ensure service quality and budget adherence
- Votre Tour du MondeWorld TourNovember 2018 - February 2020 (1 year and 3 months)Discovery of 8 countries over 15 months of travel. Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines, Bali, Australia.
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Education
- Master 2 (M2), Purchasing and Supply Chain - Purchasing OptionMontpellier Business School2015Master 2 (M2), Achat et Supply Chain - Option Achat
- Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences. PCSIPreparatory School - Clemenceau, Nantes2010Physique, Chimie, Sciences de l'Ingénieur. PCSI
Certifications
- SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Sourcing and ProcurementSAP2025