Akim Khalef
About Akim Khalef
Akim Khalef serves as the Vice President of Purchasing for Interiors North America at Faurecia, where he has implemented a new procurement operating model following the acquisition of Hella. He has a diverse background in supply chain management and purchasing, with experience in various roles across multiple companies.
Work at Faurecia
Akim Khalef currently serves as the Vice President Purchasing - Interiors North America at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies within the interiors division. Khalef has previously worked at Faurecia in various capacities, including as the Materi'act Supply Chain & Operations Director for North America and as the Sustainable Feedstock Manager for North America. His experience at Faurecia includes implementing a new procurement operating model for Forvia in North America following the acquisition of Hella.
Education and Expertise
Khalef holds a Master's degree in Management stratégique des Achats (DESMA) from Grenoble IAE, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in LLCE japonais with a focus on management from the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology between 2011 and 2013. Additionally, he studied Japanese at the Human Academy Japanese Language School in Tokyo from 2010 to 2011. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in strategic management and procurement.
Background
Before joining Faurecia, Akim Khalef gained diverse experience in procurement and supply chain management. He worked as a Project Buyer and Commodity & Project Buyer at bioMerieux in France from 2014 to 2016. He also completed an internship as a Buyer at YUSEN LOGISTICS in 2014. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Sales Associate at DECATHLON FRANCE from 2011 to 2013. His varied roles have contributed to his expertise in establishing purchasing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
Achievements
Khalef has led significant initiatives during his tenure at Faurecia. He established a purchasing department and strategy for Faurecia in Japan, addressing both direct and indirect purchasing needs. He played a crucial role in defining and implementing a BOP Plastics commodity strategy to align with Forvia's 2027 vision, focusing on financial, cash, operational, innovation, and sustainability aspects. Additionally, he developed a best-in-class supplier panel for Forvia in North America, enhancing the company's procurement capabilities.