Cheyne Pearson

Senior Buyer @ Groupe Beneteau

About

International buyer with experience at the crossroads of purchasing strategy, supplier negotiations, and business development. Used to managing complex supplier portfolios and driving competitiveness in multi-country environments, with a strong focus on long-term partnerships and value creation. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and comfortable working across cultures and markets in Europe, the US, and Australasia.

Country

France

City

Bordeaux

Industry

Shipbuilding

Skill

Purchasing, Innovation Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Market Research, Product Development, Analyse de marché, Gestion de projet, Gestion des achats, Négociation de contrat, Communication interpersonnelle, RFP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Negotiation, Start-ups, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Digital Strategy, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), WordPress, Web Design

Experience

Senior Buyer

Groupe Beneteau

2023-4 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

As a Buyer at Beneteau Group, I manage the global procurement strategy for the production of our boats, overseeing a portfolio of 90 suppliers and an annual purchasing volume of roughly 20€ million. My role involves optimizing costs, ensuring quality, and driving innovation to support the company's position as a leader in the marine industry. Key Responsibilities: -Strategic Sourcing: Manage purchasing families including onboard electronics, navigation systems, communication equipment, generators, fire safety systems, hardware, ventilation, and seals. -Innovation and Development: Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify and integrate cutting-edge technologies into new boat models. Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. -Cost and Risk Management: Drive cost-saving initiatives, align purchases with budgets, and mitigate supply chain risks. Cross-Functional Collaboration: collaboration with engineering, marketing, sales, after sales, procurement, legal and finance departments

Buyer

Groupe Beneteau

2022-9 - 2023-2 · 6 mos

Bordeaux

- Creation and implementation of purchasing strategy - Supplier selection - Panel management - RFQs / RFIs - Negotiation of price and terms

International Business Development

KEDGE Business School

2022-1 - 2022-9 · 9 mos

Bordeaux

-International lead generation and transformation through the use of webinars, video production, and meetings with potential students. -Accompanied leads from initial contact until integration. -Improved transformation rates by 20%.

Windcorps Supervisor

Rope Partner

2018-4 - 2021-9 · 3 yrs 6 mos

United States

-Project supervisor -Responsable for multi-team projects, supervising teams across multiple sites -Responsable for communication with internal and external stakeholders and clients

Operations Manager

Kiwi Surf Experience

2017-4 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Kaikoura, Canterbury, Nouvelle-Zélande

- Tourism operation manager - Organized scheduling - In charge of bookings - Hiring of surf/SUP/kayak instructors - Marketing

Business Consultant

Bug Control Infection Prevention & Control Consultants

2016-4 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

At Bug Control I was in charge of business automation and the digital strategy. I implemented the CRM, and built their website. I also digitized their work process through the implementation of Process Street. I organized webinars and email campaigns and digitized the follow up campaigns.

Co-founder and Operations Manager

Academy Surf Lessons

2015-2 - 2016-1 · 1 yr

Santa Cruz, Californie, États-Unis

- Development and launch of the surf school - Registration - Marketing - Hiring - Sales - Implementation of booking software - Digital marketing - Surf lesson instruction