Sophie Anaïs Barbeau Scurla
About Sophie Anaïs Barbeau Scurla
Sophie Anaïs Barbeau Scurla is a Junior Category Manager at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, with a diverse background in law and media studies. She has held various roles, including Copyright Assistant at the University of Sydney and Rights Clearance and Research Coordinator at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Sophie Anaïs Barbeau Scurla has been employed at QBE Insurance Group as a Junior Category Manager since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing categories within the procurement function, focusing on optimizing supplier relationships and enhancing procurement strategies. Her experience in this position contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's procurement processes.
Education and Expertise
Sophie holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Sydney, which she completed from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communications with a Digital Cultures Major during the same period. She also participated in an international exchange program at the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied Media Studies. Furthermore, Sophie achieved a Diploma in Procurement and Supply from CIPS and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from the College of Law.
Background
Sophie completed her high school education at Pymble Ladies' College from 2004 to 2009. She later attended Hornsby Girls High School, where she achieved her Higher School Certificate from 2010 to 2011. Her academic journey laid a strong foundation for her career in law and procurement, leading to her various roles in different organizations.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current role at QBE Insurance, Sophie worked in several positions that enhanced her skills in law and procurement. She served as a Copyright Assistant at the University of Sydney in 2018 and worked as a Rights Clearance and Research Coordinator at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 2019. Additionally, she held a position as a Procurement Graduate at the University of Sydney from 2020 to 2021, where she developed project management and stakeholder management skills.
Achievements and Professional Development
Sophie was admitted as a Lawyer of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2019. During her time in the University of Sydney's Procurement Graduate Program, she gained valuable experience in Category and Portfolio Management, as well as Quality, Governance, and Performance. This experience has equipped her with essential skills for her current role in procurement.