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Tania Lucas

Tania Lucas

Indirect Procurement Leader
Rueil-Malmaison

Summary

Dynamic procurement and finance leader with 20+ years of experience in indirect procurement for global organizations, primarily in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record in driving cost efficiencies, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing strategic procurement initiatives. Passionate about collaboration, leadership, and motivating teams to deliver exceptional results through problem-solving and innovation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

GLOBAL SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER, Interim PMO

LEO PHARMA
10.2024 - Current
  • In this multifaceted role, I continue with the role of business partner to the R&D organization, and lead two newly created strategic categories: Contract Sales Organizations (CSO) and Real World Evidence (RWE) Studies, managing a total spend of approximately €150 million globally.
  • As part of my responsibilities, I develop robust category strategies for CSO and RWE studies, engage with new stakeholders and position procurement as a value added function to the organization.
  • I collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of procurement initiatives and alignment with business priorities.
  • In addition to these responsibilities, I have performed an interim role of PMO to procurement leadership covering a paternity leave of 6 months.
  • For the interim role, I ensured functional reporting of procurement results to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) and Procurement Leadership team, providing accurate and timely updates of key performance indicators

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

LABORATOIRES LEO
04.2024 - 10.2024


  • Relocated to France, I was appointed as business partner to the french affiliate and empowered to take ownership of the financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly closings and P&L forecasting, including sales forecasts and operational expenditure (OPEX) management. Some specific activities in this role included:
  • Managed the monthly closing process, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and delivering accurate financial results to support decision-making.
  • Led P&L forecasting process, including sales forecasting for one of the business unites and all OPEX management, to provide actionable insights and ensure alignment with business targets.
  • Acted as a dedicated partner to the leadership team and budget owners, providing financial guidance and analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational priorities.
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including the Finance hub service center in Poland and Finance corporate team in Denmark, procurement, BI and SFE, marketing, and supply chain, to align financial goals with operational strategies, streamline processes, and drive efficiency.


PROCUREMENT BUSINESS PARTNER

LEO PHARMA
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Acted as a dedicated business partner for the Vice President of R&D and their direct teams.
  • Led and applied project management methodology for major and long-term strategic contract tenders/RFX, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and delivering high-value outcomes.
  • Supported the Director of Indirect and R&D Procurement in setting and achieving yearly targets, contributing to the organization's financial and strategic goals.
  • Established governance enterprise frameworks with strategic suppliers, particularly for outsourced services, by working closely with supplier account management teams and other business functions such as legal, compliance, quality, and finance.
  • Managed supplier relationships, including serving as the primary procurement lead for IQVIA, the major vendor for outsourced services in Global Regulatory, Global Safety, and clinical services.

GLOBAL SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER

LEO PHARMA
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • I led a portfolio of three categories: Professional Services, including R&D Consultants, Travel, and Meetings. The total spend within my scope was ~€141m.
  • Designed, implemented, and managed a diverse portfolio maintaining focus on driving long-term value creation for the business.
  • Developed comprehensive category strategies to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in key markets.
  • Orchestrated and led strategic tenders in close cooperation with Senior Stakeholders from different functions such as HR, Finance, Quality, R&D and Legal.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize pricing strategies and maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Managed strategic vendors and their market dynamics from an extensive number of sub-categories including: human resource services, management consulting, finance and insurances services, recruitment, translations, travel, meetings, and clinical and real world services.
  • Owned supplier management activities which led into a close monitoring of supplier service performance in close collaboration with line of business.

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT PARTNER FRANCE BENELUX

LABORATOIRES LEO
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • I was the main point of contact of procurement department for France and Benelux commercial affiliates.
  • Managed diverse indirect categories: marketing, fleet, facilities, medical affairs, professional services, travel and IT services. Spend in scope of ~ €33m.
  • Engaged with business stakeholders acting as a strategic partner across multiple functions.
  • Monitored and drove compliance of local and corporate purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Facilitated information and material to leadership team for working council meetings.
  • Advised key stakeholders about market dynamics, supplier performance and risks.
  • Handled vendor relationships, litigations, action plans and SRMs.

REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
05.2011 - 12.2017
  • Responsible of Meetings and Events spend category.
  • I implemented and operationalized a global strategic program into EMEA region across 42+ countries.
  • Facilitated change management activities for the adoption of the company category strategy and reinforced compliance.
  • Managed a team of 1 buyer and a functional team of 8 individuals located in EMEA region.
  • Acted as Subject Matter Expert in Disclosure of Transfer of Value projects for Travel and Meetings categories, leveraging on expertise and processes from our strategic vendors.
  • Outlined solutions and recommendations for the business understanding industry and market dynamics.

CATEGORY BUYER

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
07.2009 - 04.2011

PROCURE TO PAY ASSOCIATE

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
12.2006 - 06.2009

Regional Finance Analyst

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
09.2005 - 11.2006

PROJECT ANALYST

CARSON & BRASCH
03.2003 - 02.2005

FINANCE ANALYST

PEUGEOT MEXICO
07.2001 - 03.2003

Education

MBA - Procurement And Supply Management

EIPM
GENEVA

Skills

  • Supplier relationship management
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Financial acumen
  • Global sourcing
  • Category development
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

SAP MM

SAP Ariba

Power BI

MS Office Package

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCompany Culture

Certification

Advance Negotiation, Novo Nordisk GPA Faculty, March 2023

Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

GLOBAL SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER, Interim PMO

LEO PHARMA
10.2024 - Current

FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER

LABORATOIRES LEO
04.2024 - 10.2024

PROCUREMENT BUSINESS PARTNER

LEO PHARMA
02.2023 - 03.2024

GLOBAL SENIOR CATEGORY MANAGER

LEO PHARMA
03.2021 - 02.2023

REGIONAL PROCUREMENT PARTNER FRANCE BENELUX

LABORATOIRES LEO
01.2018 - 02.2021

REGIONAL CATEGORY MANAGER

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
05.2011 - 12.2017

CATEGORY BUYER

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
07.2009 - 04.2011

PROCURE TO PAY ASSOCIATE

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
12.2006 - 06.2009

Regional Finance Analyst

JOHNSON & JOHNSON
09.2005 - 11.2006

PROJECT ANALYST

CARSON & BRASCH
03.2003 - 02.2005

FINANCE ANALYST

PEUGEOT MEXICO
07.2001 - 03.2003

MBA - Procurement And Supply Management

EIPM

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