Kévin Sommerhalter
About Kévin Sommerhalter
Kévin Sommerhalter is a Global Commodity Leader currently working at Faurecia in Augsburg, Germany. He has a diverse background in purchasing and marketing, with previous roles at TitanX Engine Cooling and DECATHLON FRANCE, and extensive academic qualifications in commerce and management.
Current Role at Faurecia
Kévin Sommerhalter serves as the Global Commodity Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, where he oversees global commodity strategies and sourcing initiatives. His role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and enhance procurement efficiency.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Before his current position, Kévin Sommerhalter worked at Faurecia in various capacities. He was the Program Purchasing Leader from 2018 to 2022, focusing on program management and supplier negotiations. Additionally, he served as a Program Buyer from 2017 to 2018, where he contributed to sourcing strategies and supplier performance evaluations.
Experience at TitanX Engine Cooling
Kévin Sommerhalter briefly worked at TitanX Engine Cooling as a Commodity Buyer in 2016. His tenure lasted six months in Mjällby, Sweden, where he was involved in procurement activities related to engine cooling components.
Educational Background
Kévin Sommerhalter has a diverse educational background in commerce and management. He achieved a High School Professional Degree from Lycée professionnel La forêt Chantilly between 2009 and 2011. He then pursued a DUT in Techniques de Commercialisation at Université de Picardie Jules Verne from 2011 to 2013. Further studies included a Bachelor's degree in Management, Marketing, and Law at Université du Havre in 2014, and a Master 1 in International Marketing at Universidad de Sevilla from 2014 to 2015. He also completed an MBA in Purchasing Management at Institut Léonard de Vinci in 2016.
Early Career and Other Roles
Kévin Sommerhalter began his career in retail, working as a Seller at DECATHLON FRANCE for two months in 2014 and at celio for one month in 2011. He also gained consulting experience as a Junior Consultant at UGAP in 2016, which was part of his MBA program. His early roles provided him with foundational skills in customer service and sales.