Marina Badezet

Group Chief Procurement Officer

Professional Overview
Marina Badezet is an accomplished procurement executive with over a decade of experience driving strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization in the logistics and technology industries. As the Group Chief Procurement Officer at CEVA Logistics, she is responsible for overseeing global procurement initiatives, streamlining operations, and delivering measurable cost savings.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Group Chief Procurement Officer at CEVA Logistics, Marina is responsible for managing the company's global procurement strategy and operations. In this role, she has consolidated supplier contracts, negotiated favorable terms, and implemented innovative procurement technologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Under her leadership, CEVA has achieved significant year-over-year savings while maintaining a high level of service and supply chain reliability.

Career Progression
Prior to joining CEVA, Marina held senior procurement roles at GEFCO, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, KLB Group, and American Express. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams, driving process improvements, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize purchasing decisions. Her diverse industry experience and strategic mindset have made her a trusted advisor to both executive stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

Academic Background
Marina holds a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management from the Université Paris-Dauphine, where she graduated with distinction. She has also completed executive education programs focused on strategic sourcing and procurement at leading business schools.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic sourcing and supplier management

• Procurement process optimization

• Global logistics and supply chain management

• Data-driven decision making and analytics

• Organizational change management

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Marina has led transformative procurement initiatives that have delivered significant cost savings and operational improvements. At GEFCO, she spearheaded the integration of the transport, operations, indirect, and IT procurement functions, resulting in a 15% reduction in overall procurement spend. At Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, she implemented a centralized purchasing model that enabled the company to consolidate supplier contracts and achieve a 12% cost reduction in indirect spending.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic vision, and proven track record of success, Marina Badezet is a seasoned procurement executive who consistently delivers measurable impact for the organizations she serves. Her ability to drive process optimization, leverage data analytics, and foster cross-functional collaboration make her a valuable asset in any procurement leadership role.