Deborah Facchinetti

Background

About Deborah Facchinetti

Commercially driven and operationally hands-on professional with 20 years’ experience in procurement and 10 years in operations management, spanning construction, wholesale, and luxury retail sectors. Currently Buying Group Manager, I lead procurement and operations for a construction-focused group, driving supplier strategy, warehouse coordination, inventory oversight, marketing campaigns, event execution, and member business support. I progressed rapidly within the company, from Purchasing Officer → Operations & Events Manager → Buying Group Manager, taking on increasing responsibility for team leadership and strategic commercial outcomes. Proven results include growing group purchases by 61%, boosting annual rebates by $1.8M, scaling teams while maintaining low turnover, and improving inventory accuracy from -9.56% to -0.43%. I specialise in strategic procurement, supplier negotiation, inventory and warehouse management, marketing, events, and stakeholder engagement. Previously, I gained luxury retail experience with Hublot and Bulgari, managing multimillion-dollar procurement projects, insourcing high-precision production, and implementing systems and processes that improved efficiency and reduced costs. I also spent several years in hospitality in Australia, progressing from Wait Staff to Restaurant Manager, developing operational, people management, and customer service skills. Fluent in English, French, and Italian, with an MBA (2023), I bring strategic insight, hands-on operational expertise, and a collaborative leadership style. Passionate about aligning operational performance with business strategy, fostering high-performing teams, and driving continuous improvement and growth.