Southana Phrommanivongs
About Southana Phrommanivongs
Southana Phrommanivongs serves as the Program Buyer Leader at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2018. He has a strong educational background with master's degrees from Savonia University of Applied Sciences and iaelyon School of Management, and has accumulated extensive experience in procurement roles across various companies.
Work at Faurecia
Southana Phrommanivongs has been employed at Faurecia since 2018, serving as a Program Buyer Leader. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure the successful execution of programs. Her tenure at Faurecia reflects her expertise in purchasing and program management within the automotive industry.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to her current role, Southana worked as a Commodity Buyer at Faurecia Interior System Thailand from 2016 to 2018. This position involved managing purchasing activities and supplier negotiations. She also held a position as an Intellectual Services Buyer at Procemo on behalf of Stelia Aerospace for five months in 2015-2016, where she focused on sourcing and procurement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Southana Phrommanivongs holds two master's degrees. She studied at Savonia University of Applied Sciences from 2013 to 2014 and at iaelyon School of Management from 2014 to 2015. She also earned a bachelor's degree from Université Pierre Mendès - France (Grenoble II) from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in management and procurement practices.
Career Development
Southana began her career at Safran as a Corporate Buyer Junior in 2014, where she worked for one year. This initial experience in corporate purchasing helped her develop the skills necessary for her subsequent roles in procurement. Her career trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on purchasing and supply chain management across various industries.