Sebastien Darvenne

• Lead the sourcing strategy for Steel and Metallic Parts across multiple European production sites, managing a total annual spend of €52M. • Drive supplier negotiations, contractualization, long‑term agreements, and annual index‑based pricing updates • Implement resourcing strategies, dual‑sourcing, VAVE initiatives, and panel rationalization to deliver measurable P&L improvements. • Consolidate supplier performance data (cost, quality, delivery, risk) and prepare strategic analyses. • Coordinate cross‑functionally with R&D, Quality, Industrial, Supply Chain, and Finance to align commodity strategy with program needs and technical roadmaps. • Lead supplier crisis management actions (quality, logistics, capacity) and ensure rapid cross‑functional recovery plans. • Monitor market trends, technical innovations, and cost drivers to continuously improve competitiveness and ensure long‑term supply resilience.

Business Group : Sogefi Suspension Perimeter: Europe Commodities : Tubes, Wire, Solid Bars, Metallic Parts, Rubber Parts, Plastic Parts & Surface Treatment • Costing/Price estimation for new business acquisition • Management of RFI/RFQ phase for all new projects and components included in the BOM • Cost Breakdown and documentation analysis (Capacity/Feasibility/Quality/Packaging & Supply Chain) • Performance review and negotiations • Supplier shortlist definition, QCD ranking • Internal sourcing committee and Supplier award • Ensure competitiveness of sourced parts • KPI follow-up and project profitability improvement

Commodities : Surface Treatment and Mechanical Systems & Components

Business Group : Valeo Thermal Systems / Thermal Powertrain Perimeter: EMEA Commodities : Electronic motors, plastic (injected, overmolded, assembly), hydraulic parts, extruded aluminium, mechatronics components • Management of Acquired Projects, Responding to Tenders, and Developing New Products for the EMEA Region • Ensured adherence to project QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) objectives, aligning with Group Purchasing policies and commodity/segment purchasing strategies. • Guaranteed the application of purchasing procedures from consultation dossier creation to product/component qualification. • Assisted in identifying and developing new suppliers. • Drafted, negotiated, and established framework agreements with suppliers. • Monitored and achieved key purchasing indicators (KPIs) by implementing strategic initiatives and continuous performance tracking.

Business Group: Valeo Visibility Systems / Lighting and Wiper Systems Perimeter : Global Commodities : PCB, Electronic components and EMS • Preparation and participation in annual negotiations for electronic components • Consolidated and maintained forecasts for electronic cards and components for future years. • Identified and implemented cost savings through detailed cost breakdown analysis of electronic modules. • Analyzed component purchase budgets to uncover potential savings, communicated findings, and ensured implementation at production sites • Prepared and dispatched price contracts to suppliers (LOA). • Developed and delivered training programs for project buyers. • Continuously improved the purchasing management information system (PuMa) and the purchasing database. • Coordinated a team of 40 buyers to consolidate annual purchasing needs for 35 Valeo factories across Asia, America, and Europe.

• Educate retailers on new products launches, price adjustments, and promotional programs. • Establish solid business relationships with retailers. • Understand customer needs and buying cycle, to improve portfolio management • Resolve complex customer concerns in a fast-paces environnement. • Met and exceeded the monthly up-selling sales objectives. • Meet daily, weekly and monthly KPIs • Ensure that the CRM process is fully up to date at all times (V3) • Ensure clients are providing inventory, and order enough stock to reduce out of stock • Create and Analyze sales rapports for given cycle activities • Managing the biggest inside sales territory. Portfolio of 320 clients. • Provide Daily reports (Excel) • Buddy Program (Senior Agent)- Help new employees with any question or issue they are facing.