George Norton
About George Norton
George Norton serves as the Program Purchasing Leader at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2014. He holds a Master's degree in International Business Management with German from Heriot-Watt University and has extensive experience in supplier negotiation and purchasing strategy alignment.
Work at Faurecia
George Norton has served as Program Purchasing Leader at Faurecia since 2014. He operates from the Augsburg Area in Germany. In this role, he engages in close communication with suppliers and core teams to ensure that customer deadlines and program milestones are consistently met. His responsibilities include ensuring alignment between purchasing strategies and program constraints, contributing to the overall efficiency of the purchasing process.
Education and Expertise
George Norton studied at Heriot-Watt University, where he earned an MA (Hons) in International Business Management with German from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended the European School of Karlsruhe, where he achieved the European Baccalaureate from 2002 to 2010. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in international business practices and languages.
Background
George Norton has a decade of experience in the field of purchasing and supplier negotiation. His career at Faurecia has focused on optimizing purchasing performance against budget targets. His role requires a deep understanding of both supplier dynamics and internal program requirements, which he has developed over his years of experience.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Faurecia, George Norton has demonstrated a strong ability to negotiate with suppliers effectively. His efforts have contributed to optimizing purchasing performance and ensuring that the company's purchasing strategies align with program constraints. His work has been instrumental in meeting customer deadlines and achieving program milestones.