Bertrand H.

International leader with 25+ years of expertise in procurement, supply chain optimization, and complex project management.

What I Offer:

• Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Optimization Expertise:

I have led large-scale international projects, such as the consolidation of 15+ affiliates across 12 countries at Aqualung, delivering €7.5M in savings & establishing a centralized procurement organization.

I also set up and managed a trading office in China, overseeing a local team.

• Cross-Cultural Leadership & Crisis Management:

I have managed multicultural teams across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with a proven ability to navigate complex environments and resolve crises

• Greenfield Projects & Turnaround Expertise:

I have extensive experience in setting up new operations and leading transformation projects, including at Manitowoc Crane Group, where I oversaw a €200M purchasing budget and extended contract coverage from 20% to 60%.

• Multilingual & Open to International Challenges:

I am fluent in French & English, with professional proficiency in Spanish & Italian, and operational knowledge of Mandarin. I am open to international travel.

Why Work With Me?

• Proven Results: I have a track record of cost reduction, process optimization, and value creation across diverse industries (retail, construction, FMCG, healthcare, defense).

• Relationship-Driven Approach: I see procurement and sales as two sides of the same coin, with a strong ability to build strategic relationships with suppliers and customers.

• Adaptability: Whether it’s a transition role, strategic consulting mandate, or turnaround project, I quickly adapt to business challenges and corporate cultures.

Areas of Expertise:

• Organization Audit & Opportunity assessment

• Processes Procurement Strategy & Supply Chain Optimization

• International Project Management & Market Expansion

• Crisis Management & Business Turnaround

• Greenfield Operations Setup

• Negotiation & Strategic Partnership