Christopher Bouffort
About Christopher Bouffort
Christopher Bouffort is a Commodity Manager specializing in steel, tube, welding wire, transport, and packaging. He has extensive experience in managing European raw material purchases and optimizing supply chain efficiency, with a background in various roles at Faurecia and other companies in the automotive sector.
Current Role at Faurecia
Christopher Bouffort currently serves as the Commodity Manager for Steel, Tube, Welding Wire, Transport, and Packaging at Faurecia. He has held this position since 2020 and is based in Augsburg, Bavaria. In this role, he is responsible for managing the procurement of raw materials across Europe, including stainless steel, tubes, and welding wire. He also oversees logistics related to transport and packaging, ensuring efficient supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Christopher Bouffort has a substantial history with Faurecia, having worked in various roles since 2012. He was the Commodity Leader for Tube Europe from 2016 to 2020, and prior to that, he served as the Tooling & Equipment Program Buyer for Europe in two separate stints, from 2012 to 2014 and 2014 to 2016. His experience at Faurecia has provided him with a deep understanding of procurement and supply chain management within the automotive sector.
Experience at Alcatel-Lucent and Geodis
Before his tenure at Faurecia, Christopher Bouffort worked at Alcatel-Lucent as a Project Buyer for 11 months in 2011. He also held the position of NPP Commodity Leader at Geodis from 2009 to 2010. These roles contributed to his expertise in procurement and supplier management, enhancing his skills in strategic sourcing.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Bouffort holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management Control from Université de Haute-Alsace Mulhouse-Colmar, which he completed from 2004 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in International Purchasing Management from the same institution, achieved between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, he studied Business English at Princes College Business School in London from 2009 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management within the automotive industry.