Alexandra PIRAUD

Purchasing Categories : Industrial Gases, Medium and High Voltage, Photovoltaic (Purchasing turnover: 380million €)

• Analysis of procurement spend (purchasing mapping)"
• Supplier panel analysis and tariff analysis.
• Launching a call for tenders (RFI, RFP, RFQ, Negotiation)"
• Setting up a purchasing strategy
• Identification and management of key levers to optimize negotiation outcomes.
• Negotiated vendor contracts and ensured adherence to terms and conditions.
• Implementing commercial rewards
• Created reports related to spending analysis, price comparison studies, inventory management data.

• Verified accuracy of product labels and bar codes.
• Package handling and dispatch
• Stacked boxes onto pallets and shrink-wrapped them for shipping.
• Used hand tools such as box cutters, tape dispensers, staplers, scales. as needed.
• Ensured compliance with quality assurance standards throughout the packing process.

• Assisted customers in locating merchandise on the sales floor.
• Organized shelves and displays, removed damaged or expired merchandise and replenished and rotated stock.
• Organized backroom storage areas to ensure efficient product retrieval.
• Maintained store shelves by removing expired products, rotating stock, and restocking items as needed.
• Cleaned and organized storage areas and store aisles for maximum merchandise accessibility, safety and loss prevention.
• Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.

INTERNSHIP

• Conducted market research to identify consumer trends and preferences.
• Developed content for marketing campaigns, press releases and social media channels.
• Implemented public relations strategies including writing press releases and pitching stories to relevant media outlets.
• Created visuals such as infographics and video content to support marketing initiatives.

• Loaded and unloaded shipments from delivery trucks with a pallet jack or forklift.
• Provided assistance to other team members during peak times or when additional help was needed.
• Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping, dusting, organizing shelves and disposing of trash.
• Organized warehouse inventory to ensure items were in the correct location and easily accessible.

APPRENTICESHIP

• Processed purchase orders from overseas customers promptly upon receipt.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders to arrange international shipments according to customers' requirements.
• Prepared reports on export sales activity, such as customer orders and shipping data.
• Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing them with product updates, pricing information, and other relevant details about their order status.
• Assisted with the preparation of export documents for shipments, including certificates of origin and commercial invoices.