Lorena Cavallucci
Zollikerberg
Summary
More than 10 years experience in Procurement (Strategic and Operational) in Multinational Companies and 6 years in Sales department as Tender Manager (Logistic/Supply Chain industry).
Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Seeking and maintaining full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet Company goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Procurement Business Excellence
Sunrise GmbH
Glattpark, Switzerland
05.2022 - Current
- Oversees and makes recommendations to drive and support simplification, efficiency, harmonization, automation and to lead key transformation program
- Leading Governance, policies and processes change and improvement;
- Ensure BI, data analytics and reporting are regularly released and maintained
- Implementation of new Procurement Systems, Risk Management & Audits;
- Building up Sustainability requirements
- Establish a new Learning & Development Program for the Strategic Procurement dept.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Leadership responsibility managing 3 direct reports.
Senior Procurement Manager - PPM Leader
Huawei Technologies Switzerland AG
Dubendorf, Switzerland
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms and pricing for a total value of around 100mln CHF achieving 25% of cost savings.
- Negotiated complex corporate procurement contracts by working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
- Revised and approved reports to management on purchasing trends and cost savings to aid in decision making.
- Conducted spend analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to maintain and improve levels of customer service.
- Communicated with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
- Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
- Developed and implemented procurement policies and procedures in collaboration with the Head Quarter to enhance compliance with company global standards.
- Lead a team of 4 professionals.
Corporate Tender Manager
Panalpina Management Ltd
Basel, Switzerland
01.2014 - 11.2015
- Responsible of the Global BID management process for Logistics and supply chain services from the pre-RFQ analysis to the prices submission and negotiation to the customer.
- Guidance and cooperation role at the global level to all Country Tender Managers during the pricing process
- Strong contribution and support, based on the past experience, to introduce in the internal opportunity management process the Global/Regional Opportunity Board (new tool for managing Tenders).
- Design and preparation of the Tender templates such as pre-request for quotation (RFQ), approval process and Post-bid analysis.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Technical Purchasing Expert
Linkem SpA
Rome, Italy
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Responsible of Technical purchases for Network Deployment, Information Technology, IP Technology and Network Operations Business Units
- Procurement Strategy Definition together with CPO and CEO to ensure long term and cost proficient supplies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Procurement Project Manager
Huawei Technologies Italia Srl
Rome/Italy
12.2010 - 09.2013
- Coordinated, from procurement perspective, with cross-functional teams to ensure project deliverables and mitigate risks through proper contracting activities.
- Coordinated procurement tasks on the required services/products for the project within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Stressed the price level with 3rd parties to improve P&L performances.
- Monitored subcontractors performances to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Tender Office Manager
Opere Generali ScpA
Rome, Italy
05.2006 - 02.2010
- Worked with clients to determine specific needs and helped choose appropriate materials for functionality and style.
- Management of the whole flow, from internal discussion to final decisions.
- Supervising the technical documents preparation and economic offers to be submitted.
- Leading the contract negotiation with 3rd parties and with end customers
- Managing a team of 3 Tender Managers.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Management Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano
Milan, Italy04.2006
Skills
- SAP S4&HANA, Oracle, Ariba P2P Software Proficiency
- MS Office (including Microsoft Dynamics)
- Excellent Communication
- Calm Under Pressure
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Cultural Awareness
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Head of Procurement Business Excellence
Sunrise GmbH
05.2022 - Current
Senior Procurement Manager - PPM Leader
Huawei Technologies Switzerland AG
12.2016 - 04.2022
Corporate Tender Manager
Panalpina Management Ltd
01.2014 - 11.2015
Technical Purchasing Expert
Linkem SpA
10.2013 - 12.2013
Procurement Project Manager
Huawei Technologies Italia Srl
12.2010 - 09.2013
Tender Office Manager
Opere Generali ScpA
05.2006 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Management Engineering
Politecnico Di Milano