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Claudine Vachon

Procurement and leadership

500 €/día
Barcelona, ES
>15 años

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I am an experienced supply chain management and procurement professional with over 15 years of expertise. I have a proven ability to build strategic partnerships, optimize costs, and drive continuous improvement within the purchasing function. In my experience, I have built strong skills in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and negotiating supplier contracts.
I have led and influenced teams through challenging situations, such as COVID-19, while ensuring operational continuity. I am highly regarded for a positive, detail-oriented, self-driven mindset, and strong focus on supporting organizational goals but also putting people first.
I am currently completing an MBA to further strengthen my strategic and entrepreneurial skills. I am looking forward to further supporting organizations with procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract optimization, particularly in complex or fast-changing environments.
Thank you for considering my profile. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how my background, skills, and enthusiasm can contribute.
  • Francés

    Bilingüe o nativo

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    Bilingüe o nativo

  • Español

    Nociones

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Barcelona (hasta 50 km)

Experiencia

  • AIR CANADA
    MANAGER – STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT – Corporate & Commercial
    diciembre de 2022 - junio de 2025 (2 años y 6 meses)
    Montreal, QC, Canada
    • Led enterprise-level strategic sourcing initiatives across a $35M portfolio, aligning procurement strategy with corporate objectives and transformation priorities across departments like global baggage, customer support, in-flight entertainment, internal communications, software and finance
    • Delivered ~20% cost savings across categories through supplier consolidation, negotiation strategy, and data-driven decision analysis as well as contributing to the overall improvement of the
    procurement practices
    • Advised senior stakeholders on sourcing models, risk mitigation, and contract structuring.
    • Strengthened procurement governance framework, ensuring regulatory and cross-functional
    compliance (Legal, Tax, Privacy, Cybersecurity).
    • Accelerated sourcing cycle time by structuring bid governance and stakeholder alignment.
    Procurement Strategy Contract Management Negotiation Cost Savings Supplier Management
  • AIR CANADA MAINTENANCE
    MANAGER – PROCUREMENT &MATERIAL PLANNING
    junio de 2019 - diciembre de 2022 (3 años y 6 meses)
    Montreal, QC, Canada
    • Directed end-to-end procurement and material planning strategy supporting national and international fleet operations.
    • Led and developed a team of 25 unionized professionals, fostering accountability, performance ownership, and continuous improvement.
    • Spearheaded operational restructuring during COVID, stabilizing supply continuity under workforce reduction and global disruption.
    • Designed supplier performance governance (SLAs/KPIs) to improve reliability, cost control, and contract compliance.
    • Partnered with engineering teams on forecasting models and spares strategy, including A220
    entry-into-service program.
  • AAA CANADA
    AIRCRAFT LEADLOGISTICS, BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 7500 division
    junio de 2018 - junio de 2019 (1 año)
    Montreal, QC, Canada
    • Managed logistics and inventory needs for the Global 7500 aircraft modification line, ensuring timely parts availability, by providing part status and coordinating with the planning team.
    • Developed solutions to logistics challenges, minimizing delays and project disruptions, by working with cross-functional teams (Methods, Production, Quality, PMO, Engineering).

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Formación

  • MASTER'S DEGREE - MBA with AI track
    EAE Business School
    MASTER'S DEGREE
  • BACHELOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
    ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA
    2008
    BACHELOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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