Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?
My name is Kévin, I’ve just turned 30, and I have a daughter who’s about to turn 4.
What was it like when you joined Bechtle?
I started at ARP (which merged with Bechtle in 2022) at the start of 2020, just before the lockdown.
It was a period that turned our way of working on its head and I can’t thank Malvina Cavalli enough for the dedicated training and support she gave me.
Could you tell us about your career?
After completing an advanced technician’s certificate in international business, I attended a business school to specialise at their international business unit.
During that period I completed two years of a work/study programme as Account Developer for a wine cellar!
It was a really interesting experience that let me develop the business with the retail players.
During my first year of the programme, I was Department Manager for a large retail chain.
One year before joining ARP, I started my professional career at Procter & Gamble as Department Head. I didn’t want my whole career to be based in retail, though, so I applied to SIXT for a sales position before joining Bechtle.
What does your current role involve?
I’ve been working with Quentin Heinrich in e-procurement since the beginning of 2023, working on the online shop—strategies to increase the number of orders and introducing colleagues and customers to the tool.
Finally, there’s also the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) aspect—PunchOut / OCI.
In your opinion, what qualities are essential for working in e-procurement?
For me, the qualities you need in e-procurement are:
Having an analytical nature, being able to see the big picture, and to be flexible to change. Also being there for customers with good advice.
Have you been able to acquire any new skills since starting at Bechtle?
Organisation and analytical skills.
What is the next step on your Bechtle journey?
Having recently changed positions, my next step at Bechtle is to perform even better and be more proactive.
Which three words best describe Bechtle?
Creative / determined / respectful
But enough talk about work! Do you have any hobbies?
I’m passionate about cinema!
I also love the effect of a simple story read over a background of wonderful music.
How would your friends and family describe you?
As being a loyal person!
The film that everyone needs to see?
Forest Gump!
Your favourite food?
Rice / butter beans (from Réunion) / braised chicken
And is there anything else we should know about you?
I paint in my free time!