Purchasing Specialist
FORTUS· Paris· Sept 2023 — Present- International Sourcing & Supplier Negotiation
- Product Development & Packaging Management
- Tender Management & Key Retail Account Relations
- Production, Transportation & International Logistics Coordination
- Product Data Management on Product Live, Salsify and SmartRef
- Quality Monitoring, After-Sales Service (Aftersales) & Continuous Improvement
1. International Sourcing and Product Management
Manage international sourcing and product portfolios for several brands, including Thomson, Schneider, Radiola, Kitchencook, and Yoghi. Identify and select suppliers, analyze quotations, negotiate prices, and monitor products throughout their entire lifecycle.
2. Product Development and Product Documentation
Develop and manage product-related materials, including drafting, creating, updating, and optimizing product listings, designing packaging, preparing user manuals and labels, and managing documentation required for importation, regulatory compliance, and commercialization in the European market.
3. Commercial Relations with Major Retailers
Manage business relationships with major French and European retail chains. Identify customer requirements, participate in tender processes, prepare and submit commercial proposals, tailor product offerings to retailers’ requirements, and coordinate product launches.
4. Production, Procurement, and International Logistics Coordination
Coordinate product development and procurement projects with partner factories. Monitor production progress, track delivery schedules, manage priorities, and liaise with transportation and logistics teams throughout the entire process, from factory manufacturing to shipment and delivery to European customers.
5. Product Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Collect and analyze customer feedback, identify product quality issues, communicate improvement requests to manufacturing partners, and monitor corrective actions to enhance product quality and performance.
6. After-Sales Service (Aftersales) Coordination
Handle after-sales inquiries and customer complaints, follow up on cases with industrial partners, and contribute to improving customer satisfaction.
7. Product Data Management and Digital Platform Optimization
Manage and optimize product data on digital platforms used by major retailers, including Product Live, Salsify, and SmartRef. Create, upload, and update product information while ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
8. Documentation Management and Cross-Functional Coordination
Manage product documentation and coordinate across purchasing, sales, marketing, and logistics teams, as well as international suppliers, to ensure information accuracy, compliance with deadlines, and smooth operational processes.
9. Brand Development and Commercial Growth in Europe
Contribute to the commercial development of brands in the European market by adapting products, marketing content, and sales materials to meet retailers’ requirements and consumer expectations.