Ed Bedos
About Ed Bedos
Ed Bedos is a Purchasing Manager at Faurecia, with a background in global and strategic purchasing. He has held various positions in the automotive industry, including roles at Renault and Nissan, and has extensive international business experience.
Work at Faurecia
Ed Bedos has been serving as a Purchasing Manager at Faurecia since 2017. His role involves overseeing purchasing operations and implementing strategies to optimize procurement processes. Located in Nanterre, Île-de-France, France, he has contributed to the company's purchasing strategies for over seven years.
Previous Experience in the Automotive Industry
Before joining Faurecia, Ed Bedos held several positions in the automotive sector. He worked at Renault as a Purchasing Officer for Capital Equipment, Final Assembly, R&D, and Automated Systems from 2007 to 2009. He then served as a Senior Purchasing Officer and Subject Matter Expert at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi from 2013 to 2016 in Paris. Additionally, he was a Purchasing Project Coordinator at Nissan Motor Corporation from 2010 to 2013 in Yokohama, Japan.
Education and Expertise
Ed Bedos studied Business Administration at National Chengchi University from 2002 to 2006. He also attended the Renault-Nissan Purchasing School from 2007 to 2014, enhancing his knowledge in purchasing strategies. His expertise includes global and strategic purchasing, with a focus on cost reduction and working capital optimization.
International Business Experience
Ed Bedos possesses extensive experience in international business dealings across multiple countries, including Japan, China, Russia, South Korea, the USA, the UK, Germany, Brazil, Morocco, and Romania. This experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of global markets and purchasing dynamics.
Career Progression
Ed Bedos has held various roles throughout his career, including Business Development Manager at Sneci from 2016 to 2017 and Purchasing Country Coordinator at Dacia from 2009 to 2010. He began his career as a Quality Control Technician at Kingston in 2004 and briefly worked as an Aisle Coordinator at Kroger in 2001.