Eric Benton
About Eric Benton
Eric Benton is the Strategic Partnership Manager at TomTom, with extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management across various automotive and technology companies.
Current Position at TomTom
Eric Benton currently holds the position of Strategic Partnership Manager at TomTom, starting his tenure in 2022. Based in Detroit, Michigan, he is responsible for managing strategic partnerships and collaborations. This role involves working with various companies and the existing supply base, showcasing his expertise in partnership development and collaboration.
Previous Experience at Marquardt Switches, Inc. North America
Before joining TomTom, Eric worked at Marquardt Switches, Inc. North America, where he served as Senior Advanced Purchasing from 2021 to 2022. Though his tenure was brief, lasting four months, he contributed his skills in advanced purchasing processes, likely focusing on procurement and supplier management.
Role at Canoo
In 2021, Eric Benton was employed by Canoo as a Commodity Manager for a period of four months. His responsibilities included managing commodity purchasing, likely ensuring that the supplies met quality standards and that procurement processes were efficient.
Tenure at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
Eric accumulated significant experience at FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, where he served in multiple roles over a decade. From 2011 to 2014, he worked as a Buyer in powertrain. He then became a Purchasing Supervisor for Electrical Wiring from 2014 to 2016. From 2016 to 2021, he held the position of Sr. Buyer focusing on connectivity, licenses, and innovation. These roles involved responsibilities such as managing procurement for advanced technologies and collaborating on innovation projects.
Education in Supply Chain Management
Eric Benton holds a BA in Supply Chain Management from Michigan State University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in purchasing, procurement, and strategic partnership roles.