At 53, I have a master's degree in business management and a university diploma in property management and transactions. I have supplemented my training through my professional experience, particularly in the creation and development of commercial concepts, network management and the commercial and financial management of profit centres.
I'm passionate about business, making contacts and negotiating, and I've been able to develop my purchasing skills in the retail sector (Carrefour) and on my own account.
I am currently Director for French-speaking Switzerland for Dallmayr and Supply Chain Director for Switzerland.
Previously Purchasing and Logistics Director (230 suppliers, 60 million in purchases, 8,000 customers) for the companies Bevanar / Dorga and CDD, as well as for the catering group Novae (Caterer Roman now SODEXO) where I was also operational manager for the vending division (machines = 500 turnover 2.5 million).
Familiar with all negotiation techniques (public and private tenders, reverse, challenged and volumetric auctions, etc.) at local, national and international level, I have been able to set up partnerships, develop inter-company purchasing synergies and position myself in terms of sustainable development, health, proximity and CSR.
As an expert in back-margins management, I know how to manage, anticipate and forecast fluctuations in results.
Creation and deployment of Novae's snacking concept
Purchasing Manager (60 Million Purchases, 130 Suppliers)
PLC Manager (500 machines, 56 customers)
Detailed Description
Creation, organization and management of the SNACKING concept for Novae Restauration SA on the CERN site. 6 outlets, sales of 1.2 million, 10 employees. Standardization of the model enabled the group to develop this business.
I moved on to become Purchasing Manager for Novae, looking after Food, Non-Food, Service and Temporary Staff contracts. Total purchases CHF 60 million, 130 suppliers.
My mission includes: contract management, price monitoring, calls for tender, monitoring suppliers and their performance, negotiating back-margins, setting up grouped actions, product sourcing and referencing.
Management of the vending division
Assets : 500 machines, implementation of various electronic money configurations and ERP management
People : Overhaul of operating teams and implementation of training.
Goods : Overhaul of product price lists, introduction of seasonal products and "action promos" zones. Definition of pricing strategy according to contract.
Financial : Creation and follow-up of annual budgets. Implementation of various business models.
Customer : Follow-up of customer portfolio (56) and preparation of calls for tender.
I was able to develop the range of machines and products on offer, and take the business forward. I won national contracts and increased profitability by 65% over the last 4 years.