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GRÉGOIRE MASSON

GRÉGOIRE MASSON

Summary

Trilingual Procurement Manager with 7 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical and Aerospace Industry. Worked for multinational companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, Airbus, and Cathay Pacific. Value cultivating genuine relationships with colleagues and suppliers. Prioritize professional and social skill development in an international setting to drive career aspirations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Buyer IFE and Connectivity

Airbus
01.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: +52k employees in France
  • Negotiated supplier contracts to optimize procurement costs and terms.
  • Developed strategic sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency.
  • Managed contract negotiations and administration for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive contract databases to streamline access and retrieval of information.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address contract-related issues, enhancing communication and workflow efficiency.

Pharmaceutical Procurement Consultant

Kronos Group
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: +100 employees Brussels
  • Automation Buyer for Global Production Sites at Glaxosmithkline
  • Involved in several critical projects, aiming at improving Production efficiency and securing Data integrity with a Focus on Belgium Production Sites.
  • Part of Negotiation Task Force against tentative claims on International Production Sites.
  • Developed procurement strategies to optimize vendor selection and reduce costs.
  • Led cross-functional teams in negotiating contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Aerospace Procurement Consultant

Kronos Group
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: +100 employees Brussels
  • Senior Buyer in the Aerospace Industry at SABCA
  • Involved in several critical projects, successfully establishing a crisis exit plan, contract overviews and renegotiation.
  • Mecatronic complex wiring and cables procurement officer for the Key European Aerospatial programs.
  • Contributed to the Internal Consulting coaching program in the field of Aviation.

Assistant Procurement Manager Aircraft Cabins

Cathay Pacific Airlines
02.2016 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: +23k employees Hong Kong
  • Part of a 3 buyers’ team on both IFE/ Connectivity and Cabin Seats
  • Led the RFP process for Business Class seats selection on future Cathay Pacific 777-9X Flagship Aircraft including contracting.
  • Contributed to the launch of the new A350-900 and the software development of its new Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity experience.
  • Negotiated contract terms and pricing for the incoming 10-abreast program on 777-300ER and Classic
  • Managed coordination and processes between each Business Units, such as Engineering, Product, Finance, Crew Management and more.

Junior buyer for Cabin Floor-to-Floor

Airbus GmbH
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: 13000 employees Hamburg
  • Worked with a 5 Buyer's Team within the Cabin Floor-to-Floor Commodity
  • Successfully contributed to saving > 3M€ on all A380, LR and Single Aisle programs.
  • Successfully contributed to saving 10% on global price by negotiating on cabin packages for Single Aisle programs.
  • Achieved a full parts and prices analysis on the A380 program resulting in a more accurate input for the planning and finance teams, greatly reducing labor time for both services.

Intern in Online Performance Marketing

Bigpoint GmbH
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: 700 employees Hamburg
  • Part of a 8 member team within the Online Performance Marketing Team
  • Involved in the Brands Online Marketing Strategies and campaigns management for Europe
  • Provided full support on weekly performance analysis with the maintenance and overwatch of SAP and Excel Data.
  • Managing campaign strategic analysis and online launch for Scandinavia and East Europe with a monthly budget 400K€.

Education

Master’s Degree - International Business

ESDES Management School, Lyon
01.2012

Erasmus Semester - International Business Program

FH Des BFI Wien, Vienna
01.2011

Semester - College of Business - Marketing

Oregon State University, Corvallis, States
01.2009

Skills

  • Supplier negotiations
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Influencing skills
  • Purchasing strategy
  • E-procurement systems
  • Strategic sourcing

Languages

French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling competitions since 2005,
  • Track and field competitions from 2000 to 2006
  • Theater performance from 2003 to 2007
  • Scout Chief from 2008 to 2011
  • Scout from 1998 to 2008

Timeline

Senior Buyer IFE and Connectivity - Airbus
01.2023 - Current
Pharmaceutical Procurement Consultant - Kronos Group
05.2020 - 12.2022
Aerospace Procurement Consultant - Kronos Group
01.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Procurement Manager Aircraft Cabins - Cathay Pacific Airlines
02.2016 - 12.2018
Junior buyer for Cabin Floor-to-Floor - Airbus GmbH
05.2013 - 05.2015
Intern in Online Performance Marketing - Bigpoint GmbH
03.2012 - 12.2012
ESDES Management School - Master’s Degree, International Business
FH Des BFI Wien - Erasmus Semester, International Business Program
Oregon State University - Semester, College of Business - Marketing

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