Alexandre Hillion

Global Category Buyer for Pre‑Filled Syringes.

European Category Manager – Raw Materials (Silicas, TiO₂, ATH, NPG, PIA, R-PET, Carboxylates, Additives) and Packaging (IBC, Drums, Pails) Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management • Lead negotiations and challenge suppliers to secure optimal terms, ensuring supply continuity, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness. • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors. • Analyze market trends and supplier data to support informed decision-making. • Identify and source new suppliers to enhance procurement strategies. Project & Budget Management • Support project teams by monitoring forward sourcing and aligning procurement with business needs. • Develop and manage annual budgets based on sourcing requirements. • Address and resolve supplier-related plant issues within the scope of responsibility. Process Optimization • Conduct in-depth analyses and provide recommendations to enhance the overall sourcing strategy.

Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist | Process Optimization | Compliance & Strategy • Enhanced operational efficiency by ensuring compliance with procurement policies, maintaining accurate data and documentation, and identifying process improvement opportunities that streamlined workflows. • Developed and maintained comprehensive reports and workbooks, improving data accessibility and decision-making. • Supported direct category leads in designing and executing strategic category initiatives, driving cost savings, supplier performance improvements, and process enhancements. • Ensured regulatory compliance by managing procurement activities related to REACh regulations, mitigating risks, and aligning with industry best practices. • Fostered strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Product Management, Finance, and Legal, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment of procurement activities with business objectives. • Resolved critical procurement challenges, including pricing discrepancies, supply chain disruptions, and supplier payment issues, leading to improved vendor relationships and operational continuity. • Conducted in-depth supplier and market analysis, providing actionable insights through SWOT assessments, supply recommendations, and business impact evaluations, enabling data-driven decision-making.

• Managing export operations. • Processing client orders efficiently and accurately. • Coordinating logistics between the plant and freight forwarders to ensure smooth shipments. • Preparing essential export documents, including Bills of Lading, Certificates of Origin, and Packing Lists. • Reviewing Letters of Credit to ensure compliance with requirements. • Monitoring customer credit levels and overseeing timely deliveries.

• Supporting General Motors suppliers by providing expert assistance and guidance • Managing and resolving complex accounting issues efficiently • Serving as a key liaison between suppliers and escalation teams to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution

Exportations management for Carrefour in Middle East and Asia

- Welcoming and orientation of the customers - Stock management

- Domestic and International bank transfers - Accounting and follow-up

- Export management - Statistics and quality management - Prospecting - Operation and follow-up of maritime files

- Prospecting of the French tour operators - Benchmarking and preparation of marketing tools - Website translation

Strategic Procurement Management Leadership Category Management Supplier Relationship Management

Marketing, Logistics, Incoterms, Cross-cultural negotiation