Autonomous Indirect Procurement Lead (Greenfield)

Harmattan AI; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmattan AI is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to build and own the indirect procurement function from scratch in Paris. You will define sourcing strategies across non-production categories, establish governance, and create a trusted partner network with internal teams.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate contracts, manage CAPEX procurement, and implement TCO analyses. This is a greenfield role with autonomous authority and direct visibility to Finance and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing with ownership of multiple spend categories.
• Proven track record in contract negotiation across indirect categories.
• Experience managing CAPEX procurement, including capital equipment and infrastructure.
• Strategic mindset — able to build category strategies, not just react to purchase requests.
• Strong analytical skills: TCO modeling, spend analysis, savings tracking.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience in a high-growth startup, defense, aeronautics or deep-tech environment is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the indirect sourcing strategy across all non-production categories.
• Define and implement sourcing plans by category — market analysis, supplier segmentation, make-or-buy considerations.
• Build and maintain a supplier panel for indirect spend, ensuring performance, compliance and value-for-money.
• Establish governance frameworks for indirect procurement: purchasing policy, approval thresholds, preferred supplier lists.
• Ensure full traceability of indirect spend and report to management on savings, risks and category performance.
• Lead RFQs and competitive tenders for indirect categories and CAPEX.
• Negotiate contracts, framework agreements and SLAs with indirect suppliers — with full autonomy up to the defined financial threshold.
• Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to support investment and sourcing decisions.
• Challenge internal demand and specifications before engaging the market — cost avoidance is as important as cost reduction.
• Lead procurement for capital equipment — from expression of need to supplier selection, negotiation and contract execution.
• Coordinate with Finance and project teams to align CAPEX procurement with budget cycles and investment plans.
• Ensure proper asset tracking and documentation in the ERP (Odoo).
• Manage purchase orders for indirect spend within your autonomous signature authority threshold.
• Ensure compliance with internal purchasing policy across all business units and flag deviations.
• Continuously improve indirect procurement processes — tools, templates, workflows.
• Act as the internal point of contact for any indirect spend or investment request.

Skills

Indirect procurement

Contract negotiation

CAPEX procurement

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Odoo

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Tools

Odoo

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Job description

Harmattan AI is seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to build and own the indirect procurement function from scratch in Paris. You will define sourcing strategies across non-production categories, establish governance, and create a trusted partner network with internal teams.

You will lead RFQs, negotiate contracts, manage CAPEX procurement, and implement TCO analyses. This is a greenfield role with autonomous authority and direct visibility to Finance and leadership.