Aurélien Tomasso

Jan. 2016 – Aug. 2017

Buyer / Sourcing Specialist, Mont-sur-Lausanne
SPG SWISS PROMO GROUP SA – Swiss Leader in promotional products                                     
·         Strengthened and developed forward-looking strategic sourcing processes.
·         Selected, promoted and purchased new products, trends and innovative solutions.
·         Elaborated specifications, calculated offers and projects’ margins.
·         Negotiated and agreed contracts with suppliers to guarantee delivery in a timely manner.
·         Prepared purchase orders by identifying specifications and prices.
·         Liaised with internal departments to strictly respect the product road map.
·         Ensured compliance of incoming goods and samples with initial requests and standards.
Main Achievement: Increased profits of largest company project of 35% by negotiating pricing and fees.

March 2015 – Dec. 2015

Customer Financial Services Rep., Meyrin
FEDEX (Temporary Mission)                                                                                                                                             
·         Maintained client relationships through regular communication to prevent outstanding debts.
·         Updated portfolio accounting system and supervised invoicing process.
Main Achievement: Reached target of 10% of bad debt >60 days & Reduced of 45% the response time to customers.

Sept. 2012 – March 2015

Purchasing & Sourcing Manager, Co-founder, Divonne-les-Bains (France)
DADZCORP – http://www.naidiz.com – Startup dealing with mid-range homeware                                     
·         Conducted in-depth global market and industry analysis.
·         Implemented global category sourcing strategies and purchase procedures.
·         Planned and led strategic annual business plan and pricing strategies.
·         Developed supply plans and inventory management procedures.
·         Designed marketing materials and built SEO strategies with cross-functional teams.
·         Defined customer acquisition and retention policies.
·         Monitored key cost drivers and optimized Key Performance Indicators.
Main Achievement: Provided project lifecycle leadership over all phases of enterprise-wide.

March 2010 - Sept. 2012

Buyer / Category Manager, Bouc Bel Air (France)
KB8 IMPORT EXPORT – French leader in low-end homeware                                                        
·         Sourced worldwide suppliers and established terms, pricing, quality requirements and contracts.
·         Identified items with potential delivery issues and negotiated timescales with suppliers.
·         Scheduled and monitored quality controls on site to guarantee local compliance to global standards.
·         Coordinated internal and external entities involved in end-to-end supply chain.
·         Supported creative briefs for products’ packaging and elaboration of marketing materials.
Main Achievement: Rationalized existing tableware category (1.5 M€) and consolidated ranges (Budget: 0.2 M€).

Sept. 2008 - Feb. 2010

Project Manager / Sourcing Assistant, Canton (China)
UNOBUSINESS (China) Ltd – Startup specialised in international trade solutions                              
·         Developed trading activities in French speaking countries.
·         Led a three-person development team.
·         Optimized customer’s portfolio and updated scoring method.
·         Managed implementation of best practices and regular business reviews.
·         Identified sourcing strategies and managed day to day relationship with suppliers (Asia).
·         Organized multi modal shipments in cooperation with European forwarders.
Main Achievement: Created and managed customer portfolio (Budget: USD 0.5M).