Stephanie Bernfeld
Senior International Procurement Manager
Salary / Daily rate
Freelance
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
International procurement specialist with 15+ years of expertise in Asia-Europe trade and supplier network development. Built extensive supplier networks across China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Korea while successfully representing foreign companies for European market expansion. I deliver end-to-end sourcing solutions including price negotiation, quality control, and logistics management to help businesses optimize their international supply chain.
Work experience
Manager
Echange International Consulting
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 10 months
29000 Quimper, France
– Representing foreign companies in Europe to expand their market. – We also source and help to purchase different types of goods in China or other countries.
Sourcing Manager
KANGUI
Jul 2020 - Nov 2020
5 months
53000 Laval, France
– Sourcing of new suppliers for specific products in Europe and China. – Selection based on different criteria,, requirement of special specifications, price negotiation.
Managing Director
In-Asia Ltd
Dec 2006 - Jan 2020
13 years 2 months
– Development of supplier network across Asia (China,Bangladesh, Vietnam, Korea) – Development of an international sales network (Belgium, France, Australia, South Africa, UK) – Sourcing of products (garden furniture, agricultural products, promotional items) – Price negotiation – QC – Logistics management – Troubleshooting and problem solving
Asia Procurement Manager
Into Technology Ltd
Dec 2005 - Dec 2006
1 year 1 month
– E-business targeting business clients. – Developing a supplier network in Asia – Maintaining good relationships with suppliers – Assuring quality goods. – Seeking good business opportunities for the European market
Production and International Sales Manager
Talent in Shanghai Ltd
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
1 year
Shanghai, China
– Developing and maintaining an international sales network – Participating in international fairs to promote our own garment brand – Following the production of our collection
Managing Director, Chief Representative
IT Link Asia Ltd
Dec 2003 - Dec 2004
1 year 1 month
– Development of the business – Sourcing products wanted in the European market – Establishing and maintaining working relationships with suppliers though out Asia – Negotiating contracts with parnters – Hiring office staff to increase the business
Education
Le Havre Normandy University
Master Degree, Asian Commerce and Trade
1997 - 1999
2 years 1 month
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco)
Chinese language, History, Geography
1992 - 1997
5 years 1 month
Nankai University
Language diploma, Chinese language
1994 - 1996
2 years 1 month