Suzana Zapelini

• Managed a team of buyers and category managers, overseeing an indirect spend portfolio of 200MM across Marketing, IT, HR, Travel, Fleet, Logistics and Utilities. • Played a pivotal role in the integration of Ideal Standard into Villeroy & Boch, focusing on streamlining procurement processes across both organizations. • Spearheaded the unification of contracts for IT and Marketing, achieving significant economies of scale and operational synergies. • Cost Optimization: Delivered over €1MM in annual savings by driving innovative sourcing strategies and supplier rationalization. • Developed a robust framework to ensure strict adherence to internal policies and external regulations, effectively overseeing the entire Procure-to-Pay process. • Introduced ESG-compliant procurement practices.

• Developed and executed category strategies for MRO and Marketing, optimizing operations across Europe. • Negotiated global agreements to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. • Utilized data analytics to build up strategies and identify inefficiencies resulting in better spend control and savings.

• Implementation of sourcing strategies that adapt to each manufacturing location needs. • Creation and track of cost saving projects related to the six manufacturing sites located in Europe. • Opportunities identification implementing best-in-class approaches to reduce spend.

• Led supplier selection and negotiation for R&D initiatives, achieving cost and quality benchmarks. • Improved procurement cycle through optimized RFQ processes.

• Managed vendor selection and contract negotiation for purchasing direct materials and indirect items, including assets and rental contracts. • Ensured compliance with local tax regulations and accurate item descriptions for classification. • Selected and managed subcontractors for electronics, specifically PCB boards. • Collaborated with C&M suppliers during start-up projects to ensure company requirements were met.