Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice President Cyrille Naux and his team discuss how the company ’ s growth and move from a regional to a global company have led to the transformation of Chassis Brakes International ’ s procurement and supply chain services
With the projected level of car sales increasing year on year , the automotive industry has become an increasingly competitive sphere , with companies seeking to attract buyers after worldclass designs , builds and services . Since its establishment in 2012 , Chassis Brakes International has been working to transform its procurement and supply chain services to become the best in the business , with the aim to expand operations globally .
Manufacturing all forms of car braking systems with an international focus , Chassis Brakes International works in partnership with a large number of Original Equipment Manufacturers ( OEMs ) in Asia- Pacific , the Americas , India and Europe . “ There is no OEM on the globe which we are not working with ,” explains Cyrille Naux , Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice President . “ We are everywhere where customers need us .” The company ’ s growth has enabled the establishment of manufacturing facilities in India , China , Thailand , Europe , America and Mexico , with engineering services which have adopted a global presence to cater to service demands .
With a global focus , Naux ’ s responsibilities incorporate the company ’ s buying , purchasing , procurement and supply chain operations . With three major roles within procurement and purchasing , Naux has appointed three directors : one for direct sourcing , one for indirect sourcing and one for procurement and digital activities . These individuals work with global category managers who coordinate
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