Business: Manufacturer of food flavourings, mainly sweet flavourings, for the European and American markets.

Assignment: Assist the client in developing Chinese and Indian suppliers which comply with European food quality standards.
Analyse trends in the flavourings market and the positioning of Chinese industrials, monitor new molecules which meet European 'natural' standards. 

Quality results: On-site tests carried out on molecules during production to see how natural they are. Sampling protocol implemented and approved, in compliance with the client's supplier charter.

Organisational results: Purchaser with international experience working for the client, with support from a local Chinese team to manage orders and samples, monitor trade fairs, etc.

Financial result: 22% gain in TCO on 18 raw materials sourced in China and India.

Duration: 12 months

Business: One of France's leading agri-food groups.

Assignment: Source Chinese suppliers of legumes, individual protection equipment and industrial equipment consumables, HACCP certified.

Purchasing result: Identification of certified Chinese suppliers.

Financial result: Average gain of 15% on legumes, 35% on individual protection equipment and 35% on consumables.