Gary B.
About Gary B.
Gary B. is a Senior Buyer at Glencore, with extensive experience in purchasing and procurement across various industries, including mining and retail. He has held multiple roles in organizations such as Vale, Fnac, and ENGIE, and possesses expertise in tendering and negotiation for a range of equipment and supplies.
Work at Glencore
Gary B. has been employed at Glencore as a Senior Buyer since 2020. His role is based in Voh, New Caledonia, where he has accumulated four years of experience. In this position, he actively seeks out and analyzes new opportunities in the purchasing field and provides support to the spot purchase team during critical shutdowns, focusing on acquiring essential spare parts.
Previous Experience in Purchasing
Before joining Glencore, Gary B. held various positions in the purchasing sector. He worked as an Industrial Buyer Consultant at Vale for eight months in 2019 in Noumea, New Caledonia. He also served as a Buyer at Speed Marine Nouméa for one month in 2020. His experience includes a role as Purchasing Manager at Office Plus from 2018 to 2019 and as an Industrial Buyer Consultant at Point S from 2017 to 2018 in Lyon, France.
Background in Retail and Management
Gary B. has a significant background in retail management, particularly with Fnac, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as Phone Department Manager from 1999 to 2005, Mobile Pricing Administrator from 2007 to 2008, Electronic Home Product Buyer from 2010 to 2012, and Mobile Buyer Assistant from 2008 to 2010, all in Paris, France. Additionally, he worked as a Web Content Editor at Fnac from 2005 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Gary B. holds a Master's degree in Marketing et Business International from Pigier. He possesses expertise in tendering and negotiation for a wide range of equipment and supplies, including Electrical & Automation Equipment, Fixed Mining Equipment, and Special & Industrial Machinery. His educational background and professional experience contribute to his strong capabilities in purchasing for industries such as mining and retail.
International Experience
Gary B. has gained international experience through his work as a Partnership Development Consultant at Alliance Française Bali from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed him to develop skills in partnership management and business development in a diverse cultural environment. His career also includes a position as Commercial at Orange Business Services from 1997 to 1999 in Paris, France.