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?? Strategic & International Purchasing / Business Development Leader | Seeking a 6-Month Internship / Job – July 2025 (CV in English & French at the end)

Hello everyone,

I am Elodie Yin, a dual-degree MSc/PGE student in Purchasing & Innovation Management at KEDGE Business School (ranked #2 worldwide), with a strong financial and geopolitical background from Renmin University of China (ranked #1 in China for finance).

My expertise lies at the intersection of procurement strategy, international business, and cross-cultural negotiations, with a proven ability to drive high-impact projects in global purchasing, stakeholder relations, and market expansion.

?? Expertise & Key Strengths

? Strategic Procurement & Supplier Optimization – Identifying high-value suppliers, negotiating competitive contracts, and implementing performance-driven procurement strategies.

? Global Market Expansion & Business Intelligence – Conducting in-depth market research, risk analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support international purchasing decisions.

? High-Level Negotiation & Stakeholder Management – Proven success in leading large-scale, high-stakes negotiations between CAC 40 companies, government entities, and multinational corporations.

? Leadership & Cross-Cultural Management – Managed a 20-person team and oversaw a budget of €400M, ensuring seamless collaboration between public and private sectors across Europe and China.

? Award-Winning Leadership – Top 3 Finalist in China for the prestigious “CEO for One Month” Global Leadership Competition, a program selecting the world’s most promising business talents for executive-level decision-making and management challenges.

?? Professional Experience: Delivering Measurable Impact

?? Chief of Staff | Franco-Chinese Business Advisory Center

?? Led a 20-person team and managed a budget exceeding €400M, coordinating high-level negotiations between CAC 40 corporations, the Chinese government, and multinational enterprises.

?? Spearheaded bilateral trade initiatives, driving strategic business partnerships and fostering long-term economic collaboration between Europe and China.

?? Developed executive reports on procurement trends, supplier risks, and geopolitical impacts to support strategic decision-making at the C-level.

?? Strategic Market Expansion Consultant | Laboratoires Cadentia

?? Conducted multi-dimensional data analysis on China’s luxury and fragrance markets, delivering a forward-looking procurement and supplier strategy.

?? Identified new sourcing opportunities and provided key recommendations for supplier diversification and risk mitigation.

?? Procurement & Business Development Consultant

?? Designed and executed procurement strategies for French SMEs entering the Chinese market, optimizing supplier selection and cost structures.

?? Translated and structured legally binding procurement contracts to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

?? Geographical Availability

Currently based in France (Paris, Lyon, and other major cities), I am fully mobile for opportunities in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Europe, Singapore, and North America.

?? Why Choose Me?

?? Strategic Vision & Analytical Excellence – Combining financial expertise, procurement strategy, and geopolitical insights to optimize purchasing decisions in a globalized world.

?? Proven Leadership & Negotiation Power – Successfully led multi-stakeholder negotiations between Fortune 500 corporations, government officials, and private enterprises.

?? Multilingual & Cross-Cultural Expertise – Fluent in Chinese (native), English (C1), and French (C1), with extensive experience managing international procurement projects across Europe and Asia.

?? Innovative & Data-Driven Approach – Leveraging market intelligence, financial modeling, and supplier analytics to drive cost savings and efficiency in global purchasing operations.

?? Let’s Connect!

I am actively seeking a 6-month strategic purchasing & procurement / Business Development internship / Job starting in July 2025, where I can contribute my leadership, analytical expertise, and global market knowledge.

?? Contact: [email protected]

Looking forward to joining an ambitious, innovation-driven team where I can help shape the future of business strategy.

?? Thank you for your support! ??