Thomas Gateau
Project Buyer, Valeo Japan
With more than 3 years of experience as buyer in automotive and aicraft industries I developped strong skills and knowledge of industrial purchasing.
Results oriented, I am able to quickly understand problematics and focus on solutions to achieve best QCD on every commodity or product.
144 contactsManaging purchasing activity in various countries (Japan, India, Korea, Czech...) on multiple projects for automotive interior thermal management: HVAC, Compressor,AC Loop, Control panel...
- Supplier sourcing and selection according to global purchasing strategy for all components (purchasing turnover: approx 6 billion JPY)
- Negotiation of future annual productivities and non recurring savings
- Consolidation of bundling projects needs to obtain additionnal cost reductions
- Day to day management of co-development process with suppliers
- Lead buyer on EV/HEV applications: electric compressor, battery cooling systems...
2009 - 2010In charge of purchasing and new products development in LCC.
- Daily work with China office
- Spot and long term negotiation with Chinese and Indian manufacturer
- Development process management and control (datasheets, control procedures, etc.)
2009 - 2009In charge of the purchasing of mechanical products on 3 projects of electromechanical aircraft controllers development.
2008 - 2008Supplier Panel analysis
General expenses management and order sending