Sr Sourcing Manager

Solenne Boeglin

KEY SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Professional/Management: Staff leadership and team management Strong project management skills (PMP certification in progress by end of the year) Strong supply chain knowledge

Expert knowledge of product sourcing (multi-industry, diverse products) Technical and requirement specification development Analytical and critical-thinking skills inform innovative solutions to complex problems All aspects of new product launching

Supplier evaluation and integration

Value engineering

Benchmark of new technologies

Communication: Advanced communication skills (written and oral) Multi-disciplinary, cross-functional collaborative working Negotiation (contract) and influencing

Teamworking

Languages: French (native), English (fluent)

OVERVIEW EXPERIENCE

2015-Present CFS Brands (Batavia, IL)

Food service manufacturer, dispensing and Healthcare equipment 2021 – Present Sr Program Manager, Innovation

2020-2021 Sr Sourcing Manager,

2017-2020 Sourcing Manager

2016-2017 Sr Global Sourcing Specialist

2015-2016 Sourcing Specialist

2012- 2017 USefUL Sourcing Consulting (Naperville IL) Independent Business for UL sourcing components

Owner – President of the company

2007-2012 Socamel technologies (Renage, France)

Manufacturer of Healthcare equipment for foodservice delivery Global sourcing specialist

EDUCATION / CERTIFACTION

Master’s Degree in Sourcing & Supply Chain 2009

Wesford Business School, Grenoble, France

Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Sourcing 2006

IAE Dijon, France

University Diploma in Technology Business Management and Administration 2005 IUT Besancon, France

Solenne C. Boeglin

Senior Sourcing Manager, Innovation

1114 Stockton court, Aurora, IL 60502

Telephone: 405-***-**** Email: ***.*******@*****.*** Solenne Boeglin

PROFILE

An accomplished, dynamic professional with a comprehensive knowledge of global sourcing functions across a diverse range of products and industries, and a demonstrable record of delivering significant cost savings whilst operating within an international context. Well-versed at defining appropriate sourcing strategies and executing complex projects on time and within budget leading a cross functional team. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills facilitate the maintenance of strong working relationships, mutually beneficial collaboration and the engenderment of a leadership environment that is conducive to motivation, target-attainment and professional excellence.

CAREER HISTORY

01/2015 – 07/2021: Sr Sourcing Manager CFS Brands (Batavia IL) Joining CFS Brands in 2015, I quickly progressed to the different roles due to my capacity for exceptional supplier management and cost saving abilities. After few promotions, I have been leading two division as Senior Sourcing Manager - Recently, my responsibility has been expanded with leading the innovation team -

Effective management of two divisions: Healthcare and Sanitary Maintenance Products for $45M of purchase, including new product development

Direct and indirect lead internal team of 10 engineers

Responsible for advanced sourcing on innovation projects by developing strategic partnership with vendor to support the new product

Engaging in extensive multi-departmental, cross-disciplinary collaboration to confirm the feasibility of the innovation project.

Defining innovation road map and partnering with commercial on product roadmap for selecting projects priority and delivery

Innovation products have up to 2 patents pending

Conducting innovation section including competitive benchmark to ensure the best product on the market

Management provision of domestic and international sourcing activities, with a demonstrable record of on-time delivery actions to achieve a goal of 96% First Time Fill.

Development and successful execution of multiple cost saving projects

Management of strategic insourcing projects after the acquisition of new companies.

Development of strategy per category and creation of a roadmap

Collaboration with suppliers for ESG initiative

Overall management of the rationalization of the supplier base and successful establishment and maintenance of long-term agreements with key suppliers

Extensive, negotiation, both in terms of contracts and supplier pricing; resulting in favourable terms for the organization

Consistent monitoring of supplier performance to ensure that contractual obligations are met and that the supply procurement process is cost-effective and efficient

(intervening where necessary to refine/streamline)

Specialist research to identify and subsequently evaluate new sources of supply as required

Recognized for the ability to develop appropriate solutions and gain consensus in resolving issues of mitigating risks

Supplier Relationship Management Meeting with Key suppliers Solenne Boeglin

Notable Achievements

Project leader of an insourcing project, resulting in moving $4 million production within 10 months to the new company acquired.

Project leader in cross functional team to develop new product, resulting in decreasing 22% quality issues

Successfully sourced a supplier, resulting in a 65% cost reduction of over $1.2 million

Responsible for supplier consolidation, resulting in dual source strategy and $600K cost savings.

10/2012 – 07/2015: Independent Business Owner USelfUL Sourcing Consulting (Chicago IL) During my previous tenure as Global Sourcing Specialist, I frequently noted difficulty sourcing UL components in Europe. Owing to this, I attempted to develop a solution by creating USefUL Sourcing to connect vendors specializing in UL parts with European manufacturers; thus, eliminating the different layers of distribution, and generating significant savings for my customers

Responsible for all aspects of the management (operational and strategic) of a small business; from customer prospection to contract execution

Developed up-to-date expert knowledge of UL components

Successfully and promptly sourced a diverse range of components and small assemblies

Researching and identifying appropriate suppliers; leading to the development and maintenance of strong working relationships

Product qualification

Pricing proposal

Employed rigorous quality management processes

Production – Lead time reviewed with the supplier

Management of efficient shipping provision

Order-tracking

Dissemination of guidance and support to a diverse range of multicultural international clients

Vendor selection and vetting to meet the customer's quality criteria

Provision of exceptional customer service to deliver unparalleled standards of satisfaction and encourage repeat custom

2007 – 2012: Global Sourcing Specialist Socamel Technologies (Grenoble, France)

Responsible for the effective management of a purchasing portfolio comprising 19 divisions and in excess of 120 National and International suppliers, located in France, China, Slovakia, Italy, Germany and the United States

Employed specialist knowledge of metals and plastic machining, electricity components, subcontracting, pipe bending, insulation, aluminium extrusion

Defined and developed the sourcing strategies of each product division

Created and implemented the action plan per supplier

Engaged in extensive (and favourable) supplier price list negotiations in order to achieve agreeable prices

Edited numerous supplier contracts

Responsible for all aspects of new supplier sourcing, including research, identification, and engagement

Successfully generated new product specifications and bid development

Played a key role in product development meetings and technological choices

Defined the action plan for the buying team

Solenne Boeglin

Act as Team Manager of the sourcing department during a period of restructuring and reorganization; requiring me to manage a delicate situation with compassion, discretion, and professionalism

Maintenance of the supplier score card and comprehensive analysis of the buying portfolio

Responsible for the differentiation of internal production vs. outsourced components Notable Achievements

Identified and subsequently sourced a new supplier, resulting in a 25% cost reduction

(equating to over $100K)

Achieved 80% cost savings due to the effective sourcing of new technology

Effective new bid development resulted in 30% savings EDUCATION

Master’s Degree in Sourcing & Supply Chain 2009

Wesford Business School, Grenoble, France

Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Sourcing 2006

IAE Dijon, France

University Diploma in Technology Business Management and Administration 2005 IUT Besancon, France

CERTIFICATION

Project Management Professional – in progress

REFERENCES (excellent references available upon request)

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