Thomas Bruel
About Thomas Bruel
Thomas Bruel is a Global IT Commodity Buyer specializing in software, currently employed at Faurecia since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT purchasing, having held various roles at companies such as Ubisoft, Bureau Veritas, and Innoha.
Current Role at Faurecia
Thomas Bruel serves as the Global IT Commodity Buyer for Software at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the procurement of software solutions, ensuring that the company's IT needs are met efficiently and effectively. His experience in the field allows him to navigate the complexities of software purchasing, contributing to the overall success of Faurecia's IT strategy.
Previous Experience in IT Purchasing
Prior to his current role, Thomas Bruel accumulated significant experience in IT purchasing. He worked at Innoha as an IT Software Purchasing Consultant from 2019 to 2020 and held the position of Junior IT Buyer at Bureau Veritas from 2017 to 2018. His earlier roles included working as an IT Buyer Assistant at Ubisoft in 2016 and as an IT Buyer for RCI Bank & Services in 2018. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in procurement processes and supplier management.
Educational Background
Thomas Bruel has a robust educational background in purchasing and business. He earned a specialized Master's degree in Purchasing from KEDGE Business School in 2018. Additionally, he completed the Programme Grande École at the same institution from 2013 to 2016. His foundational education includes a Baccalauréat général économique et social from Lycée Marguerite Yourcenar, where he specialized in mathematics, and a Classe préparatoire aux grandes écoles at Lycée Jean-Baptiste Corot.
Early Career Development
Thomas Bruel began his career with various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Purchasing Trainee at InnerWorkings in 2015 and as an Account Manager Assistant at Filhet-Allard in 2014. These early experiences helped him build essential skills in purchasing and client management, setting the stage for his future roles in IT procurement.
Professional Roles in Sales and Partnerships
In addition to his purchasing experience, Thomas Bruel has held positions in sales and partnerships. He worked as a Sales Representative and Brand Ambassador at Numericable from 2014 to 2015. Furthermore, he was involved in KEDGE Business School's prom as the Responsible for Partnerships and Purchasing Responsible from 2013 to 2015, where he managed relationships and procurement for events.