09/15/2026 updated
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Strategic Procurement Specialist & Operations Manager
luxembourg city, Luxembourg
Worldwide
Master's in Supply Chain Management and Logistics (Bac+5)About me
I’m a strategic procurement specialist with 8 years of experience in global sourcing, supplier qualification, negotiations, RFQs and commercial documentation. I build reliable supplier relationships and deliver competitive, practical procurement solutions.
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Procurement & Sourcing Management
End-to-end management of RFQ/RFP processes, evaluation of supplier proposals, and implementation of competitive sourcing strategies resulting in 8-15% cost savings. Expertise in Source-to-Contract and P2P processes including inventory and stock level optimization.
ERP & Digital Tools Proficiency
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, Ariba (MM, SAP SD, SAP PP), Fourthshift, Power BI, Workday, as well as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pivot) and Google Docs for data-driven procurement reporting and KPI dashboards.
Supplier Relationship & Contract Management
Management of 100+ active suppliers and contracts across regions, including negotiation of commercial agreements, risk assessments, and KPI monitoring using Power BI and Excel dashboards to improve on-time delivery and supply continuity.
Data-Driven Spend Analysis
Building sourcing strategies using spend analytics, benchmarking, and TCO modeling to strengthen long-term supplier partnerships and support financial targets.
Category Management
Support of category planning and budgeting activities, ensuring alignment with financial targets and cost control objectives.
Risk Assessment & Supply Continuity
Proactive identification of supply chain risks and implementation of alternative sourcing strategies to maintain greater than 95% supply continuity.
Process Improvement & DMAIC
Redesign of procurement workflows and reporting, reducing manual administrative effort by 30% and improving overall process efficiency using Lean principles and DMAIC methodology.
KPI Monitoring & Reporting
Development and maintenance of KPI dashboards using Power BI and Excel to monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, and procurement efficiency metrics.
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including legal, finance, and operations teams, reducing contract approval delays by 25% and improving organizational alignment.
End-to-end management of RFQ/RFP processes, evaluation of supplier proposals, and implementation of competitive sourcing strategies resulting in 8-15% cost savings. Expertise in Source-to-Contract and P2P processes including inventory and stock level optimization.
ERP & Digital Tools Proficiency
Hands-on experience with SAP ECC, Ariba (MM, SAP SD, SAP PP), Fourthshift, Power BI, Workday, as well as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pivot) and Google Docs for data-driven procurement reporting and KPI dashboards.
Supplier Relationship & Contract Management
Management of 100+ active suppliers and contracts across regions, including negotiation of commercial agreements, risk assessments, and KPI monitoring using Power BI and Excel dashboards to improve on-time delivery and supply continuity.
Data-Driven Spend Analysis
Building sourcing strategies using spend analytics, benchmarking, and TCO modeling to strengthen long-term supplier partnerships and support financial targets.
Category Management
Support of category planning and budgeting activities, ensuring alignment with financial targets and cost control objectives.
Risk Assessment & Supply Continuity
Proactive identification of supply chain risks and implementation of alternative sourcing strategies to maintain greater than 95% supply continuity.
Process Improvement & DMAIC
Redesign of procurement workflows and reporting, reducing manual administrative effort by 30% and improving overall process efficiency using Lean principles and DMAIC methodology.
KPI Monitoring & Reporting
Development and maintenance of KPI dashboards using Power BI and Excel to monitor supplier performance, on-time delivery, and procurement efficiency metrics.
Stakeholder Management
Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including legal, finance, and operations teams, reducing contract approval delays by 25% and improving organizational alignment.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledgeHindiNative speaker
Project history
Led end-to-end RFQ/RFP, Source-to-Contract and P2P activities, evaluating supplier proposals and securing optimal cost, quality and service outcomes. Managed 200+ active suppliers and contracts, delivering 8–15% cost savings through competitive sourcing, negotiation, benchmarking and supplier optimisation. Redesigned procurement workflows and reporting, reducing manual effort by 30%. Used spend analytics, TCO modelling and Power BI/Excel dashboards to support sourcing strategies, supplier KPIs and risk assessments, improving on-time delivery by 22%. Managed inventory valued at over $10.5M, optimising stock levels and preventing shortages. Negotiated supplier contracts, maintained accurate ERP pricing data and ensured compliance with internal procedures and audit requirements. Supported category planning, budgeting and expenditure analysis, aligning procurement decisions with financial targets. Collaborated with legal, finance and operations teams, reducing contract approval delays by 25%. Proactively developed alternative sourcing strategies, sustaining over 95% supply continuity and improving lead-time reliability.
Managed a portfolio of key customer accounts, consistently achieving performance targets while building long-term client relationships.
Negotiated commercial agreements, renewals, and pricing discussions that strengthened customer retention and business growth.
Prepared executive reports, sales performance updates, and KPI dashboards to support leadership decision-making.
Coordinated meetings, client communications, and cross-functional initiatives between Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams.
Supported business development initiatives by identifying customer needs, presenting tailored solutions, and contributing to revenue growth.
Managed inbound calls from customers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
Conducted regular performance assessments through call quality audits, providing constructive feedback.
Supported agents with product knowledge and Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.