Leo Nazart
Platform Lead Buyer - Semiconductors @ Valeo
About
Senior Procurement Leader specialized in automotive semiconductor sourcing for eMobility platforms. With 8+ years of experience at Valeo, I lead sourcing strategies for SiC and IGBT power modules used in high-voltage inverter systems. ✔ Managed purchasing portfolio exceeding €500M ✔ Secured semiconductor supply during global shortages ✔ Defined global sourcing strategies across Europe, Asia and NAFTA ✔ Strong collaboration with R&D for design-to-cost optimization
Germany
Erlangen
Automotive
Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Contract Negotiation, Systèmes de propulsion, Diplomatie, Compétences analytiques, Économies de coûts, Indicateurs clés de performance, Qualité fournisseur, Équipes projet, Marchés des matières premières, Stratégie de sourcing, Gestion de la relation avec les fournisseurs, Achats, Évaluation des fournisseurs, Analyse technique, Négociations, Gestion de projet, Cost break down analysis, Management
Experience

Platform Lead Buyer - Semiconductors
Erlangen
● Lead semiconductor procurement strategy for HV Inverter platform within R&D organization, managing a global supplier panel (SiC, IGBT, DC link, thermal management). ● Standardized semiconductor sourcing across multiple OEM inverter programs, reducing platform complexity and improving total cost of ownership. ● Drove semiconductor supplier category strategy, global sourcing (local for local), with respect to geopolitical new requirements (USMCA / COO) ● Negotiated global semiconductor agreements securing multi-year capacity for SiC and IGBT components during market shortages. ● Translated functional specifications into costing models to support design-to-cost decisions with engineering teams. ● Handled OEM RFQ processes end-to-end, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with customer requirements.

P2 Project Buyer
Erlangen
● Led semiconductor sourcing strategy (SiC/IGBT) for advanced pre-development inverter projects. ● Identified and evaluated best cost-to-performance solutions in close collaboration with R&D teams. ● Contributed to cross-functional sourcing decisions aligning procurement with technology roadmap.

Project Buyer
Erlangen
Core member of the purchasing project team for Valeo's HV Inverter on the Volkswagen MEB EV platform. ● Managed a purchasing portfolio with a lifetime value of €500M, covering semiconductor and electronic components. ● Ensured Quality – Cost – Delivery targets were met; reported weekly to VW & Valeo executive boards. ● Successfully led PPAP qualification and Start of Production (SOP) on time for high-volume program. ● Project team internal award for delivering the best cost-performance ratio among Valeo HV Inverter projects.

Segment Leader (Apprenticeship)
Cergy-Pontoise
I am in charge of collecting identified informations from my colleagues based in each of the thirty plants of the PowerTrain Systems Business Group. The purchasing portfolio of 200 M€ is composed of 3 segments: - Overmolded plastic parts - Chemicals - Resins After collecting data, I have to be able to analyse, propose and implement my actions. The different subjects I have processed are: - Analyse CBD in order to set the parts at the right level of cost - Analyse BOM in order to find cost synergies with other purchasers - Implement LPP (Linear Pricing Performance) on strategic parts - Identify productivity at our suppliers after collecting relevant data (Resin pool) - Work on an action plan (Negotiation/Resourcing/Techprod) - Analyse supplier risks (Analysis, action plan, follow-up) - Collect supplier mandatory documents (Annual balance sheet, certifications,...) - Negotiate long term contract (GTP, GVRF, BPCC) - Upgrade suppliers insurance coverage - Anticipate currency exchange risks - Put at the same level the payment terms of suppliers for the different delivered plants - Prepare annual negotiation strategy - Contribution in TechDays meetings This function in a context of multi-plants around the world requires good English level, autonomy, diplomacy and communication skills appropriated to each situation.

Business Developer Intern
Sub Zero Ice Cream
Rancho Cucamonga (California)
Internship as a business developer: - Negotiation with suppliers with the objective of reducing costs - Implementation of communication strategy (Social networks, press, events) - Management of 12 people - Process improvement Full-Time job offer proposed

Business Developer
Imprimerie Européenne
Rochefort (France)
Intern and seasonal employment for a total duration of 8 months. - Customer and supplier negotiation - Management of litigation with suppliers - Quotation for costumers - Prospecting for new customers (B to B) - 70 new customers in 3 month - Winner of an internal business game - Management of 9 people Full-Time job offer proposed

Business Developer
Real conseil
Amiens
Intern in charge of prospection new customers (B to B) - Implementation of a new marketing strategy - Creation of the new catalogue of services - Response to tenders Full-Time job offered proposed
Education

International Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
AACSB accredited program (5% of world's business schools) - Double degree from UQAM (Montreal) - Master degree fully in English in an international promotion - Taught by teachers coming from Montreal University - Global Purchase, Purchasing process & international purchasing strategies, Responsible purchasing, Global trade, Payment Strategies

Commerce international
Programme accrédité AACSB (5% des écoles de commerce mondial) Programme en 3 ans, spécialisé en chargé d'affaire internationale. Cours en Anglais Matières pratiquées: Stratégie d'entreprise, Marketing internationale, Droit des sociétés, Communication, Comportement du consommateur.
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