Antoine Closset

Antoine Closset is a seasoned supplier performance manager with extensive experience in procurement and supplier management across multiple industries. Currently at Thales Alenia Space since January 2022, Antoine focuses on enhancing supplier delivery and quality through continuous improvement initiatives. Previously, as a senior technical purchaser at Hamon Group, Antoine managed an annual spend of 10 million euros, achieving 7% savings, and was the purchasing lead for high-value equipment for a significant waste-to-energy plant in Dubai. Antoine also served as Global Category Manager at John Cockerill, overseeing an 8 million euro spend and implementing strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. Antoine's career began at Caterpillar Inc., where roles included supplier development engineer and lean manufacturing project leader, contributing to significant improvements in supplier performance and operational efficiency. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in business administration from the University of Liège and a degree in industrial engineering from HELMo.