Sarah M.
About Sarah M.
Sarah M. serves as the Chief Procurement France and Deputy Group CPO at Transdev, where she implements strategic procurement programs and manages procurement processes. She has extensive experience in the aviation and transportation sectors, having held various leadership roles at Air France and Transdev.
Current Role at Transdev
Sarah M. currently serves as Chief Procurement France and Deputy Group Chief Procurement Officer at Transdev. She has held this position since 2023, working from Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, France. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Transdev
Prior to her current role, Sarah M. worked at Transdev as Deputy Managing Director from 2021 to 2023 and as Transformation and Transition Director from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various transformation initiatives and strategic projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Career at Air France
Sarah M. has extensive experience at Air France, where she held multiple positions from 2007 to 2020. Her roles included Leader Buyer for International Transportation, Procurement Category Manager for Airports Facility Services, Head of Customer Journey and Self-Services Customer Experience, Planning and Resources Senior Manager for Ground Operations, and Head of Crew Scheduling and Tracking Operations. Her diverse responsibilities encompassed procurement, operations management, and customer experience.
Education and Certifications
Sarah M. has a strong educational background, having studied Chemistry at Ecole supérieure de Chimie organique et minérale, where she earned a Master of Science (MS) - Engineer from 2001 to 2007. She also obtained an Advanced Master in International Supply Management from ESSEC Business School in 2008 and achieved the Coach Professionnel Certifié from Haute école de coaching de Paris in 2020. Additionally, she is pursuing a Capacité transport de voyageurs at DRIEAT Île-de-France since 2020.
Expertise and Achievements
Sarah M. possesses expertise in high-level negotiation and managing national and international tenders. She has implemented a strategic procurement program in France, focusing on economic, social, operational, sustainability, and digital aspects. Furthermore, she developed a roadmap and performance objectives for the France procurement sector for the years 2023-2025 and is responsible for the internal restructuring of the procurement community and processes in France.