Laurent LE PEN

Avantech Mobile is a leading design centre specialized in mobile handsets; Avantech operates as an independent design house developing mobile phone solutions for international mobile phone OEMs.

Nichefinder (Meridian Telecom / Fly Mobile Phone) acquired Wiz4com Technologies to create Avantech Mobile in December ‘07.

With over 150 employees and presence in Le Mans (France) and Shenzhen (China) Avantech Mobile supports multiple customers on a worldwide basis.

Sector: Telecom Operators

Wiz4com provides end-to-end solutions for wireless handsets and related technologies, from the product definition stage to the product End of Life.

The company not only designs and develops mobile phones, but also manages supply chain, new product introduction, after sales support, field test and certification.

Over 25 millions wireless handsets based on our designs have been shipped to date all over the world and distributed through both Operator and Retail channels, carrying major global and regional OEMs

www.wiz4com.com

Missions:
Strategy between Europe and Asia Team: Technology roadmap monitored from Le Mans (HQ) and consolidated with W4C Shenzhen and our Contract Manufacturer.
New Product Introduction (NPI) and Negotiation to reach customers' BOM targets, contract and performances.
Ensure time to market and time to volume

Project Leader aspect: project review meeting with suppliers, Software, Hardware and Advanced Studies teams.


W4C's Strategic Buyer R&R:

• Sourcing innovative & cost effective solution globally
• Create a business model with Preferred Supplier List
• Measuring their potential and identifying weak spots.
• Understanding & identifying the elements of solution cost.
• Managing costs in line with the strategy defined in the yearly commodity Purchasing Plan
• Demonstrating awareness of market prices & value for money.
• Create opportunities for suppliers (best in class) to be referenced in our module.
• Negotiate cost reductions in line with market conditions
• Negotiate supplier Terms & Conditions in conjunction with our Contract Manufacturer (EMS).
• Assess risk of dealing with suppliers and incorporate into decision-making process.

I manage a $50M portfolio including the following key components:
- Antenna,
- Battery pack,
- Charger,
- Polyphonic IC, MP3
- Bluetooth,
- WiFi,
- FM radio IC,
- Camera Module
- Advanced studies such as NFC, UWB, TV on mobile: DVB-H / T-DMB, Biometry...

Sourcing Dpt - Strategic Buyer
laurent.lepen@wiz4com.com - www.wiz4com.com
Tel: +33 (0)2 53 04 66 20
Mobile: +33 (0)6 50 61 23 65
Skype id: llepen
Wiz4com Technologies SAS - N°9 rue Maurice Trintignant
72 093 Le Mans Cedex 9
FRANCE

Sector: High Tech