Thibaut Gilbergue
About Thibaut Gilbergue
Thibaut Gilbergue is a Global Procurement Category Manager for IT at Groupe Rocher, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in procurement and purchasing, with previous roles at Renault Retail Group and Faurecia, and holds degrees from KEDGE Business School and EDHEC Business School.
Current Role at Groupe Rocher
Thibaut Gilbergue serves as the Global Procurement Category Manager for IT at Groupe Rocher, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Île-de-France, France. In this role, he is responsible for managing procurement strategies and processes related to IT, ensuring alignment with the company's global objectives.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Prior to his current position, Thibaut Gilbergue worked at Renault Retail Group as an European Buyer for IT, Digital & Marketing from 2017 to 2023. His experience also includes a role at Faurecia as a Commodity Buyer for Europe, focusing on Thinwall Stamping from 2015 to 2017, and a position as Junior Commodity Buyer for Casting, Forging & Machining at Faurecia in 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Thibaut Gilbergue studied at KEDGE Business School, where he earned a Master’s degree in International Purchasing Management and Innovation, completing his Master 2 (M2) from 2014 to 2015. He also attended EDHEC Business School, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Purchasing and Retail Management from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, he studied Marketing as an exchange student at Brighton Business School in the UK from 2012 to 2013.
Early Career and Internships
Thibaut Gilbergue began his career with various internships, including a position as a Salesman and Department Manager Assistant in the Mountain department at DECATHLON in 2011. He also worked as a B to B advisor for Club & Association at Decapro in 2013. His early experiences provided him with foundational skills in sales and customer service.
Initial Role in Global Buying
Thibaut Gilbergue's initial role in global buying was as a Global Buyer Assistant for Finished Goods at Auchan Retail. He worked in the Auchan International Buying Office for six months in 2014, where he gained exposure to international procurement processes.