Ala Häcki
Zürich
Summary
I am an experienced professional focused on strategic category management with keen understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations. I create and implement cost reduction initiatives with direct P&L impact, and I deliver impactful results by leveraging strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. I think laterally and address business challenges at source, and I am a team player who also likes to take decisions adn steadily move things forward.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Global Category Manager Real Estate and Logistics
UBS
Zurich
04.2024 - Current
- I develop the category strategy and oversee its implementation
- Manage large and complex deals with internal stakeholders and outsourcing partners
- Generate initiatives on service, supplier or contract level to reach the yearly savings target.
- Manage supply chain governance aspects relating to Real Estate and Logistics category.
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
SR Technics Ltd.
Zürich Airport
07.2015 - 04.2020
- I have created and executed the procurement strategy for external and internal maintenance services on various product categories and all new aircraft platforms
- Managed my categories holistically from spend review and categorization, market research and RFPs, business case development and stakeholder alignment, to contract negotiation and roll out.
Manager Global Suppliers' Performance
SR Technics Ltd.
Zürich Airport
05.2011 - 06.2015
- In this role I have managed a global 400+ supplier base and created the supplier risk management and auditing program
- Automated the KPIs landscape, and coordinated the launch and supplier b2b e-procurement tool onboarding
- Designed and implemented an automated supplier incentive scheme, launched the yearly supplier panel and best supplier award event sponsored by the CEO.
Manager Outbound Tourism & Ticketing Departments
Stand Tur SRL.
Chisinau
11.2006 - 09.2009
- I was in charge of sales & client relationship management
- Developed and negotiated contracts and rates with suppliers worldwide, created and promoted individual and group travel packages.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Business Model Innovation
University of St. Gallen
Switzerland 02.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Business Administration
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
Lucerne / Switzerland 09.2009 - 09.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Mediterranean Institute of Management
Nicosia / Cyprus 09.2008 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Academy of Economic Studies
Chisinau / Moldova 09.2002 - 07.2006
Skills
- Analytical
- Purpose orientated & innovative
- Adaptive in fast paced and complex environments
- Passionate and energetic for my area of responsibility and beyond
- Team player and decision-maker, steadily moving things forward
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Russian
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Romanian
Native
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 12/30/83
- Married, 2 kids age 3 & 6
Timeline
Global Category Manager Real Estate and Logistics
UBS
04.2024 - Current
Certificate of Advanced Studies - Business Model Innovation
University of St. Gallen
02.2017 - 06.2017
Senior Strategic Procurement Manager
SR Technics Ltd.
07.2015 - 04.2020
Manager Global Suppliers' Performance
SR Technics Ltd.
05.2011 - 06.2015
Master of Science - Business Administration
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
09.2009 - 09.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Business Management
Mediterranean Institute of Management
09.2008 - 09.2008
Manager Outbound Tourism & Ticketing Departments
Stand Tur SRL.
11.2006 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics
Academy of Economic Studies
09.2002 - 07.2006
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