Sami BENABDALLAH-KHODJA

Responsible for a wide range of purchasing categories across 30 plants of Seating System Europe Division in the EMEA region, including: Chemicals: Polyol, Isocyanates, Greases, Release Agents Foams & Accessories: Headrests, Armrests, Foams, Seat Assemblies Decorative & Functional Components: Thermoforming, Airbags, Straps, Elastics, Labels, Non-Woven Materials, Carpets, Zippers & Pins, Hook & Loop Fasteners, Threads CO2 and Waste Management Cash and Inventory Reduction Leading a multinational team of 5 buyers (3 direct reports – N-1, 2 indirect – N-2), with full responsibility over strategy deployment, supplier development, cost optimization, and cross-functional alignment across the division.

Managed strategic sourcing and supplier portfolio for chemical raw materials and decorative components across multiple plants in alignment with global and regional procurement strategies. Main Responsibilities: Developed and implemented commodity strategies for chemicals (e.g. polyol, isocyanates) and decorative parts (labels, threads, non-woven, zippers, etc.) Led supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and supply continuity Conducted market analysis, cost benchmarking, and risk assessments to support sourcing decisions Collaborated cross-functionally with R&D, quality, and operations to ensure alignment with technical and operational requirements Monitored and improved supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost) and supported supplier development initiatives Managed engineering change requests (ECRs) and productivity actions across the commodity scope Supported global procurement alignment and strategy deployment at plant level

Managed chemical and foam purchasing for 12 plants, focusing on cost optimization, supplier performance, and alignment with commodity strategy. Key Responsibilities: Led productivity initiatives and workshops with suppliers (Lean, Octoplus) Monitored supplier performance and drove cost-saving actions with plant teams Presented productivity plans to plant leadership; challenged commodity buyers on targets Supported supply chain on critical supplier issues (MPM deviations) Contributed to program launches and managed transfer from Program to Plant phase Led ECR and product cost negotiations in coordination with commodity teams Handled supplier selection and RFQ processes from approved panels Ensured ERP data accuracy and supported commodity strategy with market benchmarks

Lead buyer for a big company specialized in environmental & energy solutions. Purchase portfolio around 180M€: Contract management. Elaborate the purchasing strategy with the CPO. Identify the Engineers requirements. Prepare and manage the RFP process. Analyse offers, evaluate and select the best supplier using multicriteria decision. Negotiate and contract with selected suppliers. Follow KPI and the performance of suppliers.

Industrial Buyer for Home Appliance Group/local and International sourcing, Purchase portfolio of 10M€ : Fastners, thermal & electrical insulation parts,standard & soft close Hinges, Slides, Grids & Grills, evaporators, filters , machining parts, steel, Stamping tools and others. Production process: Stamping, welding, printing, wiring, foundry, turning, plating, heat treatement, enameling, moulding and others

Purchase of materials, equipments , cables, electrical & mecanical pieces, spareparts ,tools, R&D and maintenance products. - Contracting and negotiating national & international Business (Low Cost Countries) - European sourcing (RFQ/RFI) - Analysing costs (Total Cost of Ownership) - Benchmark and innovation research - Optimizing the catalogue of e-procurement system. - Developing a Make or Buy strategy - Analysis of levels of stocks and organisation of the procurement according to it. - Reducing costs through standardization and consolidation. - Covering supplier risks & contract management

Purchase of materials, equipements. IT, mecanical pieces , spareparts and FM. -Negotiating and realising all savings (quote, budget market and N-1). -Creating of an operation procedure of NAVISION ERP for the purchasing departement -Daily communication with the suppliers about any issues, including: delivery delays, production problems, or even quality issues. -Market analysis . -Managing fleet and a team of 5 drivers -Managing tenders RFP, RFQ/RFI -Shipping & Logistics (Multimodal Transport : AIR-SEA and ROAD freight )

Purchase of CAPEX & OPEX -Identifying intern clients requirements -Market analysis ,sourcing and negotiating. -Evaluating potential suppliers & Contracting -Improving the performance of Indirect purchasing process -Creation and development of KPI and scorecard to follow the performance of the purchasing service -Regular improvement of IT tools used in purchasing planning

Purchasing strategy, international negociation,contract management, Supply chain management, transport and logistics,international trade,incoterms, business strategy,project management,performance evaluation,...

École des mines de saint Étienne ,ENISE et l'université de Jean Monnet(CUR).

Optimization methods , production management, lean management, innovation management , strategy , big data, business intelligence , Quality improvement , Chemistery, Mechanical & Electrical engineering , IT , project management, supply chain management,