Denis Bourgoin

Mission: Holding global responsibility for leading the Software & Connected Services purchasing team, consisting of 10 members worldwide. Delivering embedded software, infotainment software, autonomous drive solutions, and mobile network operator internet coverage for Volvo Cars and Polestar. • Serving as a group purchasing representative, collaborating with R&D and Product Definition to develop next-gen Volvo E/E and software platform strategy • Demonstrating strong team leadership skills • Managing commercial partnerships with industry leaders such as Google, Apple, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Amazon, and DTAG • Identifying valuable opportunities in partner businesses for both Volvo Cars and Polestar • Handling C-level reporting effectively • Implementing innovative sourcing processes • Pioneering new business models and revenue streams, transitioning from a cost center to a profit generation center • Managing IP rights, patents, data protection, and cybersecurity

Domain of Purchasing & Key Technologies : gear shifting & clutch system for the brands Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks Responsibilities • Led a network of 6 buyers, fostering business knowledge within the team by sharing best practices, cost breakdowns, cost drivers, and spend analysis • Managed global expertise on all QDCFTSR aspects, driving a consolidated business approach • Oversaw global sourcing and contract negotiation • Sustainability and carbon footprint reduction • Developed and owned the worldwide segment strategy, consolidating inputs, ensuring alignment across regions and departments, and identifying synergies with other business areas • Provided support to Project and Commodity buyers in escalated negotiations and supplier issues for global segments • Acted as a supplier host

Domain of Purchasing and Key Technologies: 2017-2018 : Transmissions & Wheel hubs for the brand Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus 2013-2017 : Fasteners & plastic parts or the brand Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, Mack Trucks, UD Trucks, Volvo Bus Responsibilities • Global sourcing • Secure the QDCF in serial production • Drive negotiation in order to find extra cost savings • Manage risk and crisis activities • Drive contract negotiation • Drive activities related to the supplier switch • Product changes management during production phase • Drive Supply chain optimization activities (VPS, VSM, Cost workshop…) • Purchasing activities related to production orders, logistics & financial flows to the suppliers • Follow-up contracts and agreements with suppliers and ensure implementation • Implement raw material & commercial price updates based on contracts / negotiations

Former Alcatel-Lucent Mission: Purchasing of Original Equipment Manufacturer on Transport (Metro, Railway, Highway, Airport), Energy (Nuclear, Oil/ Gaz Platform, SmartGrid) and Public Sector (Army, Police) worldwide Projects Domain of Purchasing and Key Technologies: Finished Products / Softwares/ Services (CCTV systems, TETRA and GSM-R Infrastructure, Public Alarm). Volume of Purchasing for all projects handled jointly with my supervisor> 50 M€ in 2012 Main Suppliers: Robert Bosch/ Axis/ Sony/ Schneider Electrics/ Synectics Actions: • RFQ/ RFI for global projectsManaging Projects Global tenders Class A (> 50 M €), Class B (20-50 M €), Class C (<20 M €) • Negotiation and management of contracts • Development and Definition of Nokia's (former Alcatel-Lucent) procurement policies and processes • Supplier Risk Analysis (Supplier Survey / Risk Assessment, D & B) • Support Function (R & D, project managers, service offerings, technical, commercial) • Negotiation (specifications, catalogs and price configurator) • Design & development of collaborative tool SharePoint

Co-organization of the first exhibition "Luxury and Lifestyle" in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in order to promote crafts, resources and the business potential in this country. Main Exhibitors: Chopard, Dior, Givenchy, Furla, Balenciaga Actions: • Competitive Study / Action Plan / Creation of the communication • Management RFI, RFQ Commodities and Services • Commercial Prospection/ Reporting (150 companies contacted, travel to HCMC and Singapore) • Logistics and realization of the exhibition and the gala (21 companies, 39 brands)

Mémoire : Dans le cadre d’appels d’offres sur les marchés verticaux comment évaluer la politique achat ?

Campus Saint Etienne. Marketing, Management des hommes et des équipes, Gestion financière, Gestion de la relation client.