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EL AIDI  Mehdi

EL AIDI Mehdi

Tangier,MAR

Summary

Results-oriented Purchasing Manager with over 11 years of expertise in the automotive sector, focusing on seating and interiors. Proven track record in supplier localization and cost optimization, successfully enhancing purchasing strategies within global frameworks like Renault. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams to drive significant savings initiatives and implement lean processes for sustained growth. Seeking to leverage these competencies to further enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Purchasing Manager

Martur - Fompak Automotive seating systems
Tangier
02.2020 - Current

· Leading procurement operations for direct, indirect, project, and CapEx purchases, including plastic, metal stamping, textiles, mechanisms, and harnesses.

· Spearheaded supplier localization initiatives in Morocco to align with Renault's ecosystem requirements.

· Conducted Make-or-Buy decision analyses to optimize cost and resource allocation.

· Managed and mentored a team of buyers assigned to plant business units, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Purchasing Coordinator

ELASTOMER-Solutions Automotive
11.2017 - 02.2020

· Directed all purchasing activities for the Morocco plant, including rubber, plastic, and chemicals.

· Developed comprehensive purchasing databases and procedures to streamline procurement.

· Evaluated supplier performance and negotiated cost-effective contracts.

INDUSTRIAL BUYER

Siemens
03.2017 - 11.2017

· Negotiated supplier contracts and sourced new vendors for power center projects.

· Played a critical role in the Major Outage 2017 project by ensuring timely procurement.

INDUSTRIAL BUYER

TP home (TOUTPORTE)
01.2014 - 05.2016

• Managed procurement of materials and services for company operations.

• Negotiated competitive pricing and long-term contracts with suppliers.

Education

Master of Science - Systems Engineering And Project Management

Polytech Angers - Ecole D'Ingénieurs De L'Universi
01-2016

BACHELOOR - purchasing and sourcing management

ESITH
Casablanca
01.2013

Skills

  • Supplier Localization Expertise
  • Evaluation of Costs for Plastics, Metals, and Chemicals
  • Strategic Purchasing Execution
  • Project Coordination
  • Efficiency Improvement Tools
  • Savings Program Coordination

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Timeline

Purchasing Manager

Martur - Fompak Automotive seating systems
02.2020 - Current

Purchasing Coordinator

ELASTOMER-Solutions Automotive
11.2017 - 02.2020

INDUSTRIAL BUYER

Siemens
03.2017 - 11.2017

INDUSTRIAL BUYER

TP home (TOUTPORTE)
01.2014 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Systems Engineering And Project Management

Polytech Angers - Ecole D'Ingénieurs De L'Universi

BACHELOOR - purchasing and sourcing management

ESITH
EL AIDI Mehdi