Rene Jonas
About Rene Jonas
Rene Jonas is a Senior Manager Purchases and One Grooming Purchasing Leader at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in sustainable sourcing and managing cross-cultural matrix organizations.
Current Title and Role
Rene Jonas currently holds the position of Senior Manager Purchases, One Grooming Purchasing Leader at Procter & Gamble. He has been in this role since 2021. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, he leads efforts in grooming purchases, leveraging his extensive background in procurement and sourcing to drive value and innovation.
Previous Experience at Procter & Gamble
Before his current role, Rene Jonas served as Senior Purchasing Manager Global Resin Sourcing at Procter & Gamble from 2014 to 2021 in the Geneva Area. He was responsible for overseeing the global sourcing strategy for resin, an essential component in many Procter & Gamble products. From 2011 to 2014, he acted as Senior Purchasing Manager and Glass Sourcing Team Leader, where he owned the global glass sourcing strategy. His career at Procter & Gamble further includes roles such as Senior Purchases Manager for EMEA Aerosols (2008-2011) and EMEA Cartons (2006-2008).
Experience at Gillette
Rene Jonas began his career at Gillette Deutschland GmbH as a Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Specialist from 1990 to 1998 in Berlin. He progressed to Lead Mechanical Engineering Specialist at The Gillette Company, World Shaving Headquarter, in Boston from 1998 to 2000. He then returned to Germany, working as a Graduate Purchases Trainee and later as Senior Technical Buyer at Gillette Deutschland GmbH until 2004. He continued his career at Gillette UK Ltd. in London, serving as Senior Purchases Manager, Gillette Packaging from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Formal Training
Rene Jonas studied at Verwaltungs- und Wirtschaftsakademie Berlin (Technische Universität Berlin), where he earned a Wirtschaftsdiplom Betriebswirt (VWA) in Business/Managerial Economics from 1995 to 2000. He also attended Florida International University, Marymount College of Fordham University, and EF International School of English in 1970, expanding his skills in English, marketing, and general business commerce.
Expertise and Skills
Rene Jonas has extensive experience in sustainable sourcing within the consumer goods industry. He has a proven track record of value creation through collaboration with multifunctional teams. His expertise extends to managing cross-cultural matrix organizations, making him adept at handling diverse and complex operational environments. These skills have been instrumental in his various roles at Procter & Gamble and Gillette.