Nicolas Penafiel
About Nicolas Penafiel
Nicolas Penafiel serves as the Program Purchasing Manager at Faurecia in Munich, Germany, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in purchasing and quality engineering, having held various roles at Faurecia and PSA Peugeot Citroën, managing a diverse supplier panel and leading a European purchasing team.
Work at Faurecia
Nicolas Penafiel has been serving as Program Purchasing Manager at Faurecia since 2019, based in Munich, Germany. In this role, he manages a supplier panel of approximately 50 companies across Europe, North Africa, and China. His responsibilities include overseeing a diverse range of commodities such as plastic, metal, textiles, and leather. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Faurecia, including Program Buyer from 2014 to 2018 and Program Purchasing Leader from 2018 to 2019. He leads and coaches a European program purchasing team, focusing on resource planning, recruitment, and development to enhance team performance.
Education and Expertise
Nicolas Penafiel holds multiple degrees in engineering. He studied Mechanics and Energetics at ENSIMEV, where he achieved his Engineer degree from 2001 to 2004. He also attended Concordia University for a year, focusing on mechanical engineering. Additionally, he completed a Master's degree in mechanical engineering at ENSIAME from 2001 to 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in procurement standards and sourcing procedures, which he actively works to define and improve within his organization.
Background
Nicolas Penafiel has a diverse professional background, with significant experience in the automotive industry. He began his career with internships at PSA Peugeot Citroën and BMW, where he gained exposure to quality control and statistical process control. He worked at PSA Peugeot Citroën from 2004 to 2011, focusing on mass-production performance reporting and statistical modeling. His tenure at Faurecia spans over a decade, where he has progressed through various positions, contributing to procurement and supplier quality management.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Nicolas Penafiel has been responsible for managing supplier relationships with a typical total turnover ranging from 50k€ to 100M€ per supplier and project. He has utilized tools reaching up to 1M€ in value. His role involves active participation in cross-functional programs governance and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment and successful project execution. He plays a key role in defining and implementing procurement standards and sourcing procedures across the organization.