The client is a prominent international organization in the industrial and manufacturing sector, known for its expertise in managing complex projects and commitment to innovation and operational excellence.
The role is based in Paris and aims to strengthen and energize the procurement team through strategic leadership and expert management.
The successful candidate will be tasked with developing and implementing a global procurement strategy focused on critical commodities such as electronics, components, software, and embedded systems.
This involves crafting detailed roadmaps for the next 3 to 5 years, emphasizing innovation, quality, cost management, risk control, and sustainability.
The position demands exceptional leadership and team management skills to develop and guide an international team of Commodity Managers and Senior Buyers.
The candidate will need to unite and align these teams across various cultures and regions while representing procurement priorities to senior management and project teams.
Transforming and consolidating the supplier panel to ensure reliability, competitiveness, and innovative capability will be key responsibilities.
This will also involve engaging in major negotiations, securing new business, fostering supplier innovation in collaboration with R&D and technical teams, and ensuring worldwide adherence to RSE/ESG commitments.
An ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of procurement experience, including international management and project business management.
They should possess proven expertise in complex technical environments such as electronics and embedded systems.
The ability to influence executive-level decisions and drive transformational change is crucial, along with a strong business acumen, operational rigor, and a positive leadership style.
Fluency in French and English is necessary to communicate effectively at all levels.
The client offers an attractive remuneration package, bonuses, and additional benefits.