Quentin Grout De Beaufort
About Quentin Grout De Beaufort
Quentin Grout De Beaufort is the Global Procurement Category Manager for Product Technology, Data, and R&D at TomTom, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Current Title at TomTom
As the Global Procurement Category Manager for Product Technology, Data, and R&D at TomTom, Quentin Grout De Beaufort is responsible for overseeing procurement strategies. Since 2020, he has focused on accelerating the company's digitization goals by implementing e-procurement tools such as COUPA, directing a team of 50 global data buyers, and advising senior leadership on critical make/buy decisions.
Past Roles at Philips
Quentin Grout De Beaufort has held multiple roles at Philips, including Senior Global Procurement Category Manager for Marketing from 2019 to 2020 and Global Procurement Category Manager for Marketing from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he managed significant procurement categories related to marketing, events, sponsorships, trade shopper activities, and market research. He also served as Global Procurement Analyst for Marketing & Events from 2015 to 2016.
Career at CRH
Quentin worked at CRH as an EMEA Strategic Buyer under the Global Graduate Program from 2016 to 2018. His role included strategic procurement responsibilities across the EMEA region, where he contributed to various sourcing and procurement strategies.
Education and Diplomas
Quentin has a Diploma in Procurement and Supply from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, earned in 2017. He holds multiple Master of Science degrees in International Management from Università Commerciale 'Luigi Bocconi' (dates incorrectly indicated), CEMS - The Global Alliance in Management Education, and University College Dublin, achieved from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from Université de Rennes I, earned from 2011 to 2014.
Expertise in E-Procurement and Cost-Saving Initiatives
At TomTom, Quentin has implemented e-procurement tools like COUPA to drive automation and digitization. He leads a team of 50 global data buyers and drives cost-saving and waste-cutting initiatives, contributing to improved group profitability. His role also involves facilitating cross-category collaboration, enhancing the alignment between sales, products, and technical teams.