Olivier Patrick Thiriot
About Olivier Patrick Thiriot
Olivier Patrick Thiriot is a Tools & Equipment Purchasing Manager at Faurecia, overseeing a purchasing portfolio valued at €85 million. He has extensive experience in the field, having worked in various roles at Faurecia since 2001 and previously as an Engineering Trainee at Dassault Aviation.
Current Role at Faurecia
Olivier Patrick Thiriot currently serves as the Tools & Equipment Purchasing Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. He operates from Caligny, Normandie, and is responsible for overseeing a purchasing portfolio valued at €85 million. His role involves managing a diverse team of eight buyers across France and Poland, while also maintaining functional links with teams in China, Korea, India, and North America. Thiriot applies best practices from serial life to enhance performance monitoring and efficiency in purchasing management.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Thiriot has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various roles from 2001 to 2018. His positions included Tools & Equipment Buyer, Press Tools Purchasing Leader, Global Commodity Manager Tools & Equipment, Program Purchasing Manager, and Tools & Equipment Purchasing Manager. His tenure at Faurecia spanned multiple years and locations, including Caligny and Étampes, where he contributed to the company's purchasing strategies and operational efficiencies.
Early Career at Dassault Aviation
Olivier Patrick Thiriot began his career as an Engineering Trainee at Dassault Aviation in 2000. This role lasted for four months and took place in Argenteuil, Île-de-France. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in engineering and project management, which he later applied in his purchasing roles.
Education and Qualifications
Thiriot holds a Master's degree in Automation Production from Université Nancy 2, which he achieved in 2000. He also studied at TELECOM Nancy, where he earned a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Productique from 1997 to 2000. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his roles in purchasing and management.
Collaborative Engagements
In his current role, Thiriot engages in strong collaboration with various departments, including Operations, Finance, Engineering, and local plant teams. This collaboration is essential for aligning purchasing strategies with customer expectations and financial targets, ensuring that the purchasing function supports the overall goals of the organization.