Patrice Dekmeer
About Patrice Dekmeer
Patrice Dekmeer serves as the Purchasing Strategy and Productivity Director at Faurecia Interior Systems, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in purchasing and commodity management, having worked in various roles at Faurecia and previously at McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Faurecia
Patrice Dekmeer serves as the Purchasing Strategy and Productivity Director at Faurecia Interior Systems. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic purchasing initiatives and productivity enhancements. His role is based in the Paris Area, France.
Previous Experience at Faurecia
Patrice Dekmeer has extensive experience at Faurecia, having worked in various capacities. He was the Chemicals Global Commodity Director and Group Leader from 2015 to 2019. Prior to that, he held the position of Group Tooling & Equipment Commodity Director from 2005 to 2008 and served as the Plastic Parts Global Commodity Director and Group Leader from 2008 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as the Group Purchasing Methods / Tools / Systems Director from 2002 to 2005.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Patrice Dekmeer worked at McKinsey & Company as a Senior Associate from 1999 to 2002. This role allowed him to develop strategic insights and methodologies that he later applied in his purchasing and productivity roles.
Educational Background
Patrice Dekmeer studied at MINES ParisTech from 1987 to 1990. This education provided him with a strong foundation in engineering and management, which has been instrumental in his career in purchasing and strategy.
Early Career at Vallourec
Patrice Dekmeer began his career at Vallourec, where he held several positions. He worked as an R&D Engineer from 1990 to 1994, followed by roles as Plant Purchasing Manager at the St Saulve Steel Plant from 1994 to 1997, and as Purchasing Coordinator at Vallourec & Mannesmann from 1997 to 1998.