Sophie Gayet

Sophie Gayet is a seasoned purchasing professional with extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management. Currently serving as Purchasing Manager at Heddle Shipyards since November 2022, Sophie previously held positions as Purchaser at Hy-Grade Precast Concrete Ltd. and Purchasing Assistant at Vesuvius USA. Notable accomplishments include implementing vendor-managed inventories and optimizing cost analysis processes. Sophie's background spans significant roles at Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited, where responsibilities included managing material master data, logistics, and inventory control. Earlier career experiences as co-founder of Ad Hoc Books and manager at Faculty Books further showcase Sophie’s strong negotiation and staff training skills. Sophie holds multiple degrees in English from Aix-Marseille University and certifications in Microsoft Excel.