Faridah Ouro-sama
Strategic Buyer & Supply Chain Spcialist
Hamburg
Summary
Industrious Buyer adept at keeping costs under control.
Versed in recordkeeping and production requirements.
Bringing 10-year track record of success in Aeronautical Industry.
Proficient in managing purchasing needs in high-volume.
Skilled problem-solving and forecasting abilities, customer oriented with strengths in communication and key relationship management.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Organized and autonomous candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Strategic Buyer
Airbus Operations GmbH
03.2023 - Current
- Improved inventory management with strategic forecasting and demand planning tools along with internal stakeholders.
- Optimized purchasing decisions by analyzing market trends and utilizing data-driven insights.
- Conducted regular supplier audits to ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Worked closely with finance team members to monitor budgets, forecast future spending accurately.
- Led supplier selection process, conducting thorough evaluations based on price, quality, and service levels.
- Managed complex projects effectively by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Evaluated supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery and quality products at competitive prices.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by negotiating contracts and establishing long-term agreements.
- Generated substantial cost reductions through effective vendor negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Reduced supply chain risks through the development of alternative sources and suppliers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities in the supply chain.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Interacted with vendors, store managers and other stakeholders to maintain on-time deliveries.
Process Specialist Supervisor - AOG Procurement
Airbus Operations GmbH
07.2019 - 02.2022
- Identified process improvement opportunities by analyzing current processes and proposing more efficient alternatives in order to improve customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, implementing solutions to address areas of concern proactively.
- Facilitated effective change management strategies during process transitions or technology implementations to minimize disruptions.
- Optimized scheduling practices for maximum workforce efficiency, balancing workloads across team members fairly.
- Improved process efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions.
- Enhanced team performance, conducting regular training sessions.
- Streamlined operations for increased productivity through the implementation of automation tools and new ways of working.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.
- Developed and coordinated KPI reporting on Skywise.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Managed procurement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Improved supplier relationships through regular communication, timely payments, and transparent dealings.
- Prepared accurate purchase orders using relevant software applications, ensuring clear communication of requirements to suppliers.
- Input, analyzed and reported on data covering all aspects of procurement operations.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
Supply Officer AOG desk for Spares parts
Airbus Operations GmBH
11.2014 - 07.2018
- Operational Procurement of spare parts for Airlines
- Negotiation of lead-times with suppliers in order to meet customers extremely urgent ad hoc demands for grounded aircrafts
- Monitoring of recovery plans with suppliers - Coordinating and interfacing between the customer and the Airbus spare parts order process.
- Administering the complete customer order including initial receipt, sourcing, escalation and delivery follow up
- Ensuring in-time delivery for all spare parts and related services to all Airbus customers' worldwide using technical and commercial data
- Quality discrepancy management following goods receipt from overall supply chain
- Resolved logistical issues promptly to minimize disruption in the supply chain operations.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Junior Buyer Tubes & Pipes
Airbus Operations GmbH
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Implemented a centralized purchasing system, improving accuracy and reducing processing time for purchase orders.
- Improved supplier relationships by negotiating favorable contract terms and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Supported senior buyers in developing long-term partnerships with key suppliers for improved collaboration.
- Served as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering a harmonious working relationship to support efficient procurement practices.
- Assisted in budget planning, effectively tracking expenditures and identifying opportunities for savings.
- Conducted market research to stay informed about industry trends, new products, and competitor strategies.
- Negotiation of technical modifications: prices, non-quality, milestones payment and schedule
- Contract closure negotiations: core of the contract and appendices (GRAMS, contractual tool list...), analysis of the supplier contractual liability for modification, contract amendments, official letters to the supplier and alignment with legal department
- Optimization, set up, implementation and management of A350XWB purchase requests process between the Airbus FALs (Final Assembly Lines) and Airbus T&P Procurement
- Definition, analysis and way forward of all T&P suppliers strategy
- Definition and implementation of Tubes and Pipes KPIs
- Redaction of statement of work for subcontracting operational activities and preparation of call for tenders
Trainee Supply Chain & Quality
Airbus Group
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Evaluation of the rate readiness of the suppliers of the commodity
- Risk Management process focal point
- Creation of reporting process
- Project leader of a lean improvement project to track suppliers’ capability to cope with the ramp up
- Leveraged analytics tools for in-depth analysis of supply chain data, resulting in actionable insights for process improvements.
- Improved supplier performance ratings by establishing clear expectations and implementing regular evaluation processes.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to align goals across multiple functions within the organization.
- Implemented robust monitoring systems to continually track the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
Education
Baccalaureate Series ES - Economics and Social Sciences
Lycée Jules Verne
Cergy, France (95) 06.2007 -
Master of Science - International Business Management
ESCE Business School
Paris La Defense 05.2007 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 05.2010 - 05.2011
Exchange Programme - Human Resources Management, Business Law
ESB Reutlingen
Reutlingen, Germany 03.2009 - 05.2009
Skills
MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlookz
Google Space Proficiency
Warehouse Operations
Supply Chain Optimization
Problem solving and Communication abilities
ERP systems proficiency - SAP MM PEA, AP1 and PGI Environments
Procurement expertise
Supplier negotiation and Relationship Management
Strategic Sourcing
Logistics Management
Contract Management
Further Education
- 01/2014, 01/2014, Contract Management, Airbus Academy, Hamburg, Germany
- 08/2013, 08/2013, Strategy Implementation, Airbus Academy, Hamburg, Germany
Place Of Birth
Pau, France
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/05/89
- Nationality: French/Togolese
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Strategic Buyer
Airbus Operations GmbH
03.2023 - Current
Process Specialist Supervisor - AOG Procurement
Airbus Operations GmbH
07.2019 - 02.2022
Supply Officer AOG desk for Spares parts
Airbus Operations GmBH
11.2014 - 07.2018
Junior Buyer Tubes & Pipes
Airbus Operations GmbH
01.2013 - 10.2014
Trainee Supply Chain & Quality
Airbus Group
02.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Birmingham City University
05.2010 - 05.2011
Exchange Programme - Human Resources Management, Business Law
ESB Reutlingen
03.2009 - 05.2009
Baccalaureate Series ES - Economics and Social Sciences
Lycée Jules Verne
06.2007 -
Master of Science - International Business Management
ESCE Business School
05.2007 - 05.2012