Francesco Casazza MCIPS

Francesco Casazza MCIPS has a diverse work experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.

Francesco is currently working at ForSeven as a Strategic Sourcing Manager for ePowertrain & Electrical since February 2023.

Before that, they worked at Arrival where they held various roles. Francesco was the Head of Global Procurement-Upperbody from April 2022 to December 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Global Procurement Manager for Body & Exteriors from November 2020 to April 2022. Francesco also worked as a Global Commodity Lead in Procurement from June 2020 to November 2020.

Francesco also has prior experience at Nissan Motor Corporation where they worked as a Buyer for Exterior Trim from March 2018 to June 2020, and as a Buyer for Fasteners from September 2016 to February 2018.

Francesco started their career at Group Lotus plc as a Strategic Junior Buyer from August 2015 to August 2016.

Francesco also gained valuable experience during their time at John Lewis, where they worked as an MSc Thesis Student from March 2015 to August 2015.

Their earliest work experience was at Luxottica Group, where they worked as a Demand Planner from January 2014 to June 2014.

Overall, Francesco has a strong background in procurement and strategic sourcing, with expertise in various industries such as automotive and retail.

Francesco Casazza MCIPS completed their education as outlined below:

Francesco obtained their Master's degree in Management Engineering/Industrial Engineering from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, where they studied from 2012 to 2014.

Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering/Industrial Engineering from Università degli Studi di Firenze, where they attended from 2008 to 2012.

Additionally, Francesco pursued further education at Cranfield School of Management in 2014-2015, earning an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Furthermore, Francesco Casazza MCIPS holds the certification MCIPS from The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, which they obtained in July 2018.