Asma Haian

Purchasing and Planning Manager @ ESTAL

About

Senior Purchasing Manager with strong expertise in purchasing operations, supplier management, and production planning within complex and dynamic environments. I bring a structured, analytical, and solution‑oriented approach with a strong focus on efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. My professional strengths include supplier negotiation, process optimization, inventory management, and cross‑functional coordination aligned with business objectives. I value long‑term partnerships, transparent communication, and delivering consistent results. Throughout my career, I have supported initiatives including ERP system implementations, purchasing process improvements, inventory optimization, and cost and lead‑time negotiations. I lead teams through collaboration and support, fostering trust, accountability, and shared success. Motivated by continuous improvement and learning, I am committed to delivering value through purchasing excellence.

Country

Spain

City

Greater Girona Area

Industry

Glass, Ceramics & Concrete

Skill

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Process Improvement Implementation, Supplier Negotiation & Relationship Management, Cost Optimization & Cost Control, Inventory & Stock Management, Process Improvement, Team Leadership and Development, Data Analysis and Decision Making, Cross-functional Collaboration, Continuos Improvement and Procesa Optimization, Contract Negotiation and Management, Supplier Coordination and relationship management, Strategic purchasing and procurement management, Production Planning, Negociación, Gestión de compras, Compras, Trabajo en equipo, Aprovisionamiento

Experience

Purchasing and Planning Manager

ESTAL

2014-9 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Lead purchasing and planning activities, reporting directly to the Operations Director. Manage supplier negotiations at an international level, ensuring competitiveness, reliability, and service quality. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and planning processes. Played a key role in the successful implementation of an ERP system. Plan production requirements and ensure appropriate safety stock levels. Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead-time improvements with suppliers. Oversee inventory control across multiple warehouses. Improved procurement efficiency through process optimization and ERP implementation. Achieved cost savings through strategic supplier negotiations. Strengthened supplier performance and collaboration through structured follow-up and communication.

Key Account Manager

Calsina Carre

2010-12 - 2014-8 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Managed key accounts for a major automotive group in a highly demanding operational environment. Coordinated end-to-end service delivery, ensuring compliance with strict deadlines and quality standards. Acted as main liaison between clients and internal operational teams. Built long-term relationships based on reliability, transparency, and service excellence.

Backoffice Administrator

Conversia Consulting Group

2010-2 - 2010-12 · 11 mos

Girona, Catalonia, Spain

Provided administrative support within the Training Department of a compliance and data protection consultancy. Coordinated documentation for training programs. Gained foundational knowledge of data protection regulations and compliance processes.