• Monitoring the suppliers and the product markets, managing any supplier dispute.
• Procurement, E-sourcing: In charge of electronic tools (Prosource) that support, expedite, and optimize the benefits of the strategic sourcing process. Tools include eRFIs, eRFQs, reverse auctions.
• Formal buying process, redefining new actions and buying strategies.
• Needs Analysis, supplier market analysis and sourcing.
• Preparation of quotations requests, selection of bidders and risks assessments.
• Responsible for writing the book of specification (Quality level, commercial terms and conditions, times of delivery)
Key achievements
Request for quotation: Packaging (286 000€ / year)
- RFQ for all the French factories. Strategic project (Brand image, logistic, cost, and sourcing). The objectives were to rationalize the items, to reduce suppliers’ panel and to optimise the cost.
- Result: 2 new suppliers, a better logistic organisation and a 13% cost reduction
Erca - Formseal
- Assistant buyer
maintenantAssistant buyer (Work placement).
• Follow-up of orders
• Researching and analysing product information.
• Maintain an accurate database (Purchases, Prices.
• Assisting the buyer in identifying and actioning product returns to suppliers.
• Administer the internal requisition process.
• Contacting suppliers for quotations and information.
PSA Peugeot Citroen
- Purchaser
Rueil MalmaisonmaintenantBuyer: Industrial and commercial training, Translation, Interpreting
• Negotiating prices, commercial terms and conditions.
• Interface with suppliers (purchase orders, litigations resolution)
• Carrying out commercial negotiations to achieve the best ultimate cost of ownership.
• Classifying and updating the purchasing files, contracts, answering to any audit enquiries.
• Liaising with external and internal points of contact and achieving project objectives.
• Preparation of quotations, Needs analysis and sourcing.
Key achievements
Request for quotation: Training and Change Management
(160 000€ / year)
- Installation of SAP in accountants and purchases department in France, Spain, Argentina, Slovakia. The objectives were to help employees moved through the transition and supported the change.
- Result: Customise training for each country, planning session, and 17% benefits after negotiations.