Eva Gaidon

Eva Gaidon is a seasoned professional in purchasing and procurement, currently serving as a Senior Buyer for Lighting commodities at Toyota Motor Europe since December 2020. In this role, responsibilities include managing product lifetime purchasing for head lamps and ambient lighting, leading yearly cost reduction activities, and mentoring new buyers. Prior positions at Toyota encompassed Specialist Buyer roles in both Lighting and Body Vehicle Part Purchasing, with a focus on sourcing strategies aligned with sustainability goals. Previous experience includes a Packaging Junior Buyer role at Danone and a procurement project at Rip Curl, alongside internships in marketing and sales. Eva Gaidon holds multiple degrees from IAE Savoie Mont Blanc and Grenoble IAE, with a solid foundation in strategic management and economics.