Description

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Procurement Manager with nearly 15 years of experience leading end-to-end procurement lifecycles for capital projects across multiple categories, including both direct and indirect, and MRO categories. Proven success in the oil & gas, IT, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries. I consistently deliver exceptional outcomes in complex, global environments by leveraging expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and category strategy development to drive cost savings and operational excellence. Having lived and worked in five countries, I bring a strong ability to manage time effectively, anticipate challenges, and deliver high-quality results under pressure, consistently exceeding expectations.

Skilled in orchestrating cross-functional teams and fostering robust stakeholder and supplier relationships, I excel at aligning procurement strategies with organisational goals. My proficiency in advanced procurement platforms includes SAP ByDesign, S/4HANA, ERP, Ariba, Oracle, Workday, JAGGAER, Coupa, and reporting tools such as Power BI and AD&M/ADAM, as well as ServiceNow, SRM, and CRM.

Ensures seamless execution of digital-first procurement processes, including P2P migration. Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a CIPS qualification, I am adept at navigating software licensing complexities to ensure compliance and optimise value. Recognised for my high emotional intelligence and Agile expertise, I am committed to driving innovation, enhancing efficiency, and delivering tailored solutions that position organisations as industry leaders in digital and talent supply chains.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Italian
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational
Spanish
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

GSK
Global Capital Category Manager
August 2024 - April 2025 (8 months)
London, UK
• Control third-party risk management (TPRM) integrates it into the procurement process, and fully owns all MSAs, conducts due diligence, categorises and prioritises vendors by risk tier 1- 2, monitors and assesses vendor performance using OneTrust.
• Implement the category strategy initiatives for OSD, inspection machines and equipment globally, resulting in 25% engagement with suppliers.
• Led procurement portfolio activities, including projects/RFPs, contract reviews, negotiations, vendor performance management, and SLAs, achieving a 97% on-time completion score for all tenders and projects.
• Managed full end-to-end procurement cycle from Source to Contract (S2C) with strategic suppliers across the categories, applying the 80/20 rule to obtain a better supplier's response +22% compared to the previous year.
• Guaranteed Value Engineering and Savings Programs by optimising the performance of existing assets, alongside ongoing procurement responsibilities for capital equipment. Collaborated with global category managers and directors in developing, updating and implementing global category strategies for OSD, Inspection Machines, AI robotics and real-time data.
End to end procurement and strategic sourcing Commercial Negotiation Strategic planning
Eni UK
Principal Commercial Buyer
April 2023 - September 2024 (1 year and 5 months)
London, UK
Leading all indirect services by following the entire procurement cycle for Tier 1 and 2 suppliers in the following areas: ICT ( including IoT, SaaS, Cloud, API, etc), HR, Legal, Consulting, HSE, Operations and Facilities..
• Led tenders/RFX and challenged stakeholders around single source (SS) practice (System SAP - Ariba). Reduce SS by 25%.
• Execute TPRM - Risk assessment, using Ariba, Orbis and Vendor Management System - VMS to execute all Due Diligence and mitigate any risk by 90%.
• Assist requesting units at Eni UK & the branch to prepare and develop appropriate contractual strategy and documentation for tender and negotiation processes. Make sure SLA agreements are in place and followed.
• Manage and analyse bids and coordinate the technical evaluations of tenders.
• Influence business decisions and drive business outcomes by providing a procurement view and outcome. Assist in assessing the impact of contract exceptions to produce recommendations for the award of contracts, by agreed time schedules.
• Negotiate terms and conditions and determine the extent of risks. Achieve an average saving of 23%.
Lonza Biologics
Senior Strategic Buyer
May 2022 - April 2023 (11 months)
Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
Responsible for sourcing and managing indirect CapEx and MRO for 75m across GMP and non-GMP manufacturing, including engineering works, cleanroom installations, utilities, and specialised equipment for high-potency drug production.
• Led and managed tenders/RFX and challenged stakeholders around single source practice (System SAP, Jaggaer)
• Supported procurement activities across API categories (e.g., paracetamol, metformin, amoxicillin) and Bio Drug Substances, including monoclonal antibodies (e.g., adalimumab), recombinant insulin, and enzymes, ensuring compliance with GMP standards.
• Worked closely with CMO partners and internal stakeholders to secure clinical-scale and commercial manufacturing slots, reviewing quality terms, capacity availability, and sustainability practices of external manufacturers.
• Analyse and monitor suppliers' capacity and capabilities levels, and create a procurement strategy to achieve the best VFM.
• Resolve issues, identify opportunities and deliver targets thanks to the creation and follow-up of the new SLA agreement..
• Managed the full negotiation and achieved 0.7m savings in a quarter between cost avoidance, demand reduction and unit price reduction by applying a restricted procurement plan and procurement cycle.
• Aid business decisions at the director level.