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Sourced electrical equipment and related services (e.g., transformers, switchgear, batteries, relays, cabinets) for a portfolio of 90 contracts and £600m expenditure. Managed tenders, negotiated and administered contracts, and followed up orders while maintaining supplier relationships.

Led materials sourcing for hardware appliances (plastics, electronic components) and indirect sourcing for marketing services, logistics, and packaging. Managed negotiations, tracked contracts and orders, supported delivery and warehouse/stock follow-up, and performed periodic assessments.

Managed procurement of hardware, software, and test equipment services, including contract negotiation, coordination, and ongoing contract administration. Conducted cost surveillance to support cost optimization decisions and performed periodic assessments.

Managed supply chain activities for railway/metro projects across Europe and South America for hardware and professional services. Coordinated supplier and internal stakeholder follow-up, and supported contract and project planning with cost and time optimization.

Supported tender deployment for civil aviation inside-cabin contracts. Assisted with supplier assessment and contributed to supply-chain related tender activities.

Provided technical support for supply chain and purchasing in defense maintenance contracts, including purchase needs, specifications, and supplier/cost analysis. Prepared tender documentation, monitored KPIs using a Balance Scorecard approach, and drove process improvement and IT optimization to improve quality, cost, service, and lead times.

Planned resources and followed up with suppliers to support delivery. Managed orders and contributed to process improvement and standardization.

Delivered consulting engagements across industrial, telecommunications, and civil engineering clients focused on purchasing and process improvement. Supported systems deployment and improvement, including marketing tool rollout and IT integration related to process changes.

Currently pursuing a Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply through CIPS. Course is ongoing as of the provided curriculum vitae.

Activities and societies: Selected as Teacher for Supply chain process Simulation Module with advanced Excel tools. Mentions teaching for future editions (2014-2015).

Completed an Executive Master in Procurement and International Trade. Selected as a teacher for a supply chain process simulation module using advanced Excel tools.

Activities and societies: Erasmus (2 semesters) and collaboration in Tool Machinery Department (IWB) at the University of Munich.

Completed a 2-semester Erasmus exchange at the Technical University of Munich. Collaborated in the Tool Machinery Department.

Earned a Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering. Studied industrial engineering fundamentals over the 1999–2005 period.