Jean Philippe Schmitt

Questioner
DISC Type : c

VP Sourcing & CPO at Garrett - Advancing Motion

Lausanne Metropolitan Area, Switzerland

Overview

Jean Philippe Schmitt is the VP of Sourcing & CPO at Garrett - Advancing Motion, bringing extensive experience from leadership roles at both Garrett and Honeywell. With a background in managing both diesel and eV-Powertrain divisions, he has a deep understanding of the automotive industrys technological shifts. He is a graduate of CEDEP and ESIDEC Metz.

He has led both the traditional Light Vehicle Diesel business and the innovative eV-Powertrain division, giving him a unique perspective on the automotive industrys evolution.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Value Seeker

Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

E-Powertrain Technology
He led Garrett's eV-Powertrain business and actively promotes innovations like the company's high-speed 3-in-1 E-Axle, highlighting its efficiency and weight-saving benefits.
Zero-Emission Mobility
His career focus has transitioned towards electrification, and he publicly shares updates on his company's expanding capabilities in zero-emission vehicle technology.
Automotive Sourcing
As Chief Procurement Officer for a major automotive supplier, his core focus is on global sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and value chain creation.

Media Appearances

Jean has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
VP Sourcing & CPO at Garrett - Advancing Motion
11-2021 - 8-2023
VP GM eV-Powertrain at Garrett - Advancing Motion
11-2018 - 11-2021
VP GM Light Vehicle Diesel at Garrett - Advancing Motion
4-2017 - 10-2018
General Manager at Honeywell
1-2015 - 3-2017
Director Business Development at Honeywell

Education

9-2022 - 12-2022
GMP General Management Program from CEDEP - Executive Development – Fontainebleau
1998 - 1999
Master from ESIDEC Metz

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Insights For Selling To Jean Philippe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jean Philippe is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jean Philippe

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jean Philippe move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Jean Philippe take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

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