About Claudine
I am an experienced supply chain management and procurement professional with over 15 years of expertise. I have a proven ability to build strategic partnerships, optimize costs, and drive continuous improvement within the purchasing function. In my experience, I have built strong skills in developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing vendor relationships, and negotiating supplier contracts.
I have led and influenced teams through challenging situations, such as COVID-19, while ensuring operational continuity. I am highly regarded for a positive, detail-oriented, self-driven mindset, and strong focus on supporting organizational goals but also putting people first.
I am currently completing an MBA to further strengthen my strategic and entrepreneurial skills. I am looking forward to further supporting organizations with procurement strategy, vendor management, and contract optimization, particularly in complex or fast-changing environments.
Thank you for considering my profile. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how my background, skills, and enthusiasm can contribute.
French
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Basic
Can work on-site
Barcelona (up to 50km)
Experience
- AIR CANADAMANAGER – STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT – Corporate & CommercialDecember 2022 - June 2025 (2 years and 6 months)Montreal, QC, Canada• Led enterprise-level strategic sourcing initiatives across a $35M portfolio, aligning procurement strategy with corporate objectives and transformation priorities across departments like global baggage, customer support, in-flight entertainment, internal communications, software and finance• Delivered ~20% cost savings across categories through supplier consolidation, negotiation strategy, and data-driven decision analysis as well as contributing to the overall improvement of theprocurement practices• Advised senior stakeholders on sourcing models, risk mitigation, and contract structuring.• Strengthened procurement governance framework, ensuring regulatory and cross-functionalcompliance (Legal, Tax, Privacy, Cybersecurity).• Accelerated sourcing cycle time by structuring bid governance and stakeholder alignment.
- AIR CANADA MAINTENANCEMANAGER – PROCUREMENT &MATERIAL PLANNINGJune 2019 - December 2022 (3 years and 6 months)Montreal, QC, Canada• Directed end-to-end procurement and material planning strategy supporting national and international fleet operations.• Led and developed a team of 25 unionized professionals, fostering accountability, performance ownership, and continuous improvement.• Spearheaded operational restructuring during COVID, stabilizing supply continuity under workforce reduction and global disruption.• Designed supplier performance governance (SLAs/KPIs) to improve reliability, cost control, and contract compliance.• Partnered with engineering teams on forecasting models and spares strategy, including A220entry-into-service program.
- AAA CANADAAIRCRAFT LEADLOGISTICS, BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 7500 divisionJune 2018 - June 2019 (1 year)Montreal, QC, Canada• Managed logistics and inventory needs for the Global 7500 aircraft modification line, ensuring timely parts availability, by providing part status and coordinating with the planning team.• Developed solutions to logistics challenges, minimizing delays and project disruptions, by working with cross-functional teams (Methods, Production, Quality, PMO, Engineering).
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Education
- MASTER'S DEGREE - MBA with AI trackEAE Business SchoolMASTER'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA2008BACHELOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING