Lamiae Abarbach
@lamiaeabarbach
Senior Procurement leader driving transformation, cost savings, and digitalization.
MoroccoWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Procurement Manager with 18 years of experience optimizing procurement operations, strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and leading cross-functional teams. I have led digital transformation and program management initiatives across EMEA, achieving measurable efficiency gains, process cycle-time reductions, and cost savings while ensuring compliance with audit and sustainability standards.
My background includes managing large annual spend portfolios, implementing PMO frameworks, standardizing procurement processes, and preparing sites for major audits. I combine a LEAN and automation mindset with strong stakeholder engagement to deliver procurement excellence, business continuity, and sustainable supplier performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
STEMEA Program Manager - Procurement
STMicroelectronics
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Spearheaded digital transformation of procurement across EMEA, improving process efficiency by 40% and reducing cycle times by 60% while implementing a PMO framework that raised stakeholder alignment by 40%.
STSite Procurement Manager
STMicroelectronics
Jun 2017 - Jun 2021 (4 years)
Managed $100M annual spend across key sectors, delivering 2.5% cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations and improving team performance by 40% as plant management board member.
Senior Buyer - Infrastructure
Cegelec Morocco
Oct 2010 - May 2017 (6 years 7 months)
Led procurement for large domestic and export infrastructure projects with annual spend >600 MMAD, managed a team of 4, and executed tendering and global contract negotiations across HV/MV, tramway, wind and solar projects.
Project Buyer
Depamar
Jul 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Negotiated and managed supplier agreements for major hospitality and commercial construction projects, ensuring contract compliance and resolution of supplier non-conformities.
Overheads & Investments Buyer
Leoni
Apr 2007 - May 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Managed supplier panels and site-level contracts, ensured procurement compliance with company procedures, and handled supplier payment complaints and onboarding of new opportunities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ISCAE
Executive MBA, Business Administration
2022 -
Pursuing an Executive MBA (AMBA certified) beginning in 2022.
MIMcGill Executive Institute
M-MBA, Business Administration
2024 - 2024
Completed an M-MBA executive program at McGill Executive Institute in 2024.
MSMundiapolis-SKEMA Business School
Master's degree, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
2008 - 2010
Master's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management completed from 2008 to 2010.
Moroccan Management Business School
Bachelor, Procurement Marketing
2004 - 2006
Bachelor degree in Procurement Marketing completed from 2004 to 2006.
Bnou-Lyasmine High School
Baccalaureate diploma, Administrative Management Techniques
2001 - 2002
Obtained Baccalaureate diploma in administrative management techniques in 2001–2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
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