Simon Blanchard
About Simon Blanchard
Simon Blanchard is a Procurement Manager with extensive experience in the aerospace and automotive industries. He currently serves as a Co-founder at Solide ! and has held various procurement roles at UTC Aerospace Systems, Faiveley Transport, and Faurecia.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Simon Blanchard serves as the Procurement Manager at Groupe Rocher. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's procurement strategies and supply chain management. His role involves overseeing purchasing processes and ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services to support the organization's operations.
Experience at Solide !
Since 2020, Simon Blanchard has been a Co-founder of Solide !, a company based in Rennes, Bretagne, France. In this role, he plays a key part in shaping the company's direction and operations, leveraging his extensive background in procurement and supply chain management to drive business success.
Previous Experience at UTC Aerospace Systems
Prior to his current roles, Simon Blanchard worked at UTC Aerospace Systems as a Procurement Manager for Original Equipment, Aftermarket, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) from 2014 to 2018. His tenure at the company, based in Saint Ouen l'Aumône, involved managing procurement activities and supplier relationships within the aerospace sector.
Background in Commodity Buying
Simon Blanchard has a solid background in commodity buying, having worked at Faurecia as a Commodity Buyer for plastic parts from 2009 to 2012 and at Faiveley Transport as a Commodity Buyer for casting and machining from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided him with valuable experience in sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers.
Education and Expertise
Simon Blanchard studied at ECAM Rennes, where he focused on Achats and Supply Chain, earning a degree in Ingénieur en Génie Industriel from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he studied at MGCM, where he specialized in Demand Management and Supply Chain, achieving the Essentiel du Management des flux. His educational background supports his expertise in procurement and supply chain management.