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Johnson & JohnsonSpecial Projects Director - Strategic Sourcing
Jul. 2022 - Mar. 2024Zug, Switzerland• Led Supply Chain Procurement activities to enable Johnson and Johnson Consumer carve-out • Mapped existing E2E procurement processes (people/systems/processes) • Defined optimal procurement processes for standalone organization • Laid out transition plan from current state to future state • Led transition activities through a cross-functional team • Defined and negotiated TSA terms with mother company
Johnson & JohnsonGlobal Category Director Base Chemicals - Strategic Sourcing
Feb. 2021 - Oct. 2022Zug, Switzerland• Developed robust sourcing strategies for all chemicals commodities in scope to ensure seamless supply and cost competitiveness. • Led licensing, technology acquisition, and supplier-enabled innovation efforts. • Negotiated supply agreements in extremely tight markets to secure favorable terms. • Coached teams in running complex tenders. • Developed a risk assessment methodology to identify critical raw materials and create appropriate business continuity plans (BCP). • Fostered team development through targeted development plans. • Managed 11 direct reports, providing leadership and guidance.
LifeScanHead of Global Procurement
Apr. 2018 - Feb. 2021Zürich Area, Switzerland• Redesigned the Procurement Organisation for Direct (Electronics, Chemicals, Packaging and External Manufacturing)/Indirect purchases (people, systems, processes) from recommendation to implementation of Future State • Led technical and commercial due diligence for key Medical Device Business Development activities • Led the Procurement team through strategic tenders to optimise the supplier base • Ensured aligned sourcing strategies were in place to allow supply chain organisation to work towards the same goal • Active member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team • Direct report management for 18 people
Johnson & JohnsonDiabetes Care External Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Lead
Jan. 2017 - Mar. 2018Zug, Switzerland• Over-delivered on cost reduction targets by leading negotiations with electronic component suppliers/Medical Device external manufacturers with electronics, molding and assembly capabilities • Redefined company's supply chain by developing sourcing strategies for Lifescan Medical Device External Manufacturing category • Improved suppliers service level by leading efficient SRM activities for electronic component suppliers/external manufacturers • Ensured optimised supply chain is set up from the beginning in Business Development activities by collaborating with functional leads in product design phase • Planned and directed the organisation’s activities to deliver against targets for financial performance, quality, service and compliance adherence • Direct report management for 4 people
Johnson & JohnsonOTC External Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Associate Director
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2016Zug, Switzerland• Developed and implemented OTC liquids sourcing strategies, driving alignment across internal teams and optimising the CHC, Liquids, and Aseptic External Manufacturing Network to improve efficiency and reduce costs. • Led strategic negotiations with external manufacturers (EMs) for the OTC liquids platform, securing favorable terms and establishing strong, long-term supplier relationships. • Directed Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) for the external manufacturing network, providing strategic direction and fostering collaboration across EMEA to enhance performance and achieve business objectives.
Johnson & JohnsonOTC External Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Manager
Feb. 2014 - Dec. 2015Zug, Switzerland• Developed and implemented the OTC hydrocolloids sourcing strategy, driving internal alignment and reducing dependency on the incumbent supplier by establishing an alternative supply chain to mitigate risk. • Led contract negotiations with major external manufacturers (EMs), ensuring favorable terms and optimising the overall cost structure for the business. • Managed and executed OTC tenders across various categories, evaluating suppliers and ensuring the selection of the most strategic and cost-effective partners.
Johnson & JohnsonChemicals Strategic Sourcing Manager
Nov. 2011 - Jan. 2014Zug, Switzerland• Managed & optimized 7 chemicals procurement categories (commodities/specialties) with 120 suppliers • Developed the global strategy for Mineral Oil and Petrolatum • Led a global market engagement process for Natural and Synthetic Actives • Partnered with R&D to drive innovation within the Natural Ingredients area • SRM for 2 key global commodity suppliers • Negotiated Exclusivity Agreements for Natural Claim Ingredients
Castro Child CareManaging Director - Owner
Mar. 2010 - Apr. 2012SwitzerlandCastro Child Care - Opening and management of private daycares in Switzerland • Founder of Castro Child Care start up • Developed business plan for the company • Led legal negotiations with public authorities • Defined the marketing and sales strategy • Hired and managed a team of 7 employees
Procter & GambleChemicals Purchasing Manager
May. 2008 - Aug. 2010Geneva Area, Switzerland• Managed and optimized a $200,000,000 chemicals commodities purchasing global desk (Build strong sourcing strategies, manage the global suppliers relationships, identify new potential suppliers and alternative materials, set-up supply chains, negotiate contracts, follow market trends). • Coordinated a team of 5 local buyers to ensure global alignment of practices/strategies. • Coordinated internal cross-functional work (Be an internal interface between different functions -R&D, marketing, plants- to optimize purchases and proactively define trends).
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