Benoit Jaubert
Group Commodity Purchasing Director - Non Ferrous and Transformation @Valeo
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WORK HISTORY
Group Commodity Purchasing Director - Non Ferrous and Transformation @Valeo
Île-de-France, FR
Leading global sourcing strategy for a €1.8 billion spend across seven categories, including rolled aluminum, non-ferrous raw materials, die casting, hydraulic components, extrusion, stamping, and forging.• Optimized the supplier portfolio, resulting in €3.5 billion in awarded business to the top 50 suppliers over 2 years. 88% of these suppliers are strategically located in low-inflation countries, mitigating trade war risks and maximizing short-term financial gains.• Improved working capital by €60 million in 2024 by increasing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) by 9 days and reducing in-transit and inventory by 3 days. This led to a 12-day improvement in Working Capital Requirement (WCR).• Championing sustainability initiatives by leading a plan to reduce commodity CO2 emissions by 15%(960 ktons) by 2030, in alignment with Valeo Group\'s environmental targets.• Contributing to strategic purchasing decisions as an active member of the Valeo Group Purchasing Committee.
EDUCATION
Icam - Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers
MSc in Industrial Engineering, Mechanics, Manufacturing and Management
CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau
Finance, General Management, Marketing
EIPM - The European Institute of Purchasing Management
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Management, Strategies and Execution, Organization and Leadership
ABOUT BENOIT JAUBERT
Results-oriented purchasing and supply chain leader with 20+ years of experience optimizing costs and driving impactful solutions within global automotive and rail industries, including 7 years in the United States and 2 years in China. Proven ability to manage €1.8B+ spend, lead high-performing teams, and deliver quantifiable results on P&L and cash. I build strong supplier relationships and implement sustainable procurement practices. Seeking a leadership role where I can contribute my expertise to drive cost optimization, improve working capital and support the organization\'s commitment to a more sustainable supply chain.Core Competencies:Strategic Sourcing & ProcurementGlobal Supply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract Negotiation & ManagementCost Reduction & ControlLeadership & Team DevelopmentCross-functional CollaborationContinuous Improvement & QualityData Analysis & ReportingProblem-solving & Root Cause Analysis
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