Buyer – Workplace, Travel and Facilities Management

XL CATLIN; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer for Workplace, Travel, and Facilities Management in a hybrid work environment. This role involves managing supplier relationships, conducting sourcing activities, and supporting procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong procurement background, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a multicultural setting. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to enhancing procurement processes while driving results. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a globally recognized organization committed to diversity and sustainability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a buyer for an Indirect Procurement Team.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.

Responsabilités

• Support Category Managers in supplier evaluation and selection.
• Conduct sourcing activities including RFPs and negotiations.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and subject matter experts.

Connaissances

End-to-end procurement knowledge

Driving results

Solution and execution driven

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Problem solving

Fluent in English

Outstanding communication skills

Experience of data analysis

Appetite to learn and develop

Description du poste

Job Description - Buyer – Workplace, Travel and Facilities Management (AXA10708D20241220)

Job Number:

AXA10708D20241220

DISCOVER your opportunity

Buyer – Workplace, Travel and Facilities Management

Paris (France) – Hybrid working mode

This position reports to the Global Category Manager.

The Global Sourcing & Procurement department is managing 3rd party spend for Information Technologies, Insurance Procurement, and General Expenses. The “General expenses” team is looking for a buyer who will be in charge of several areas of spend globally – Travel, Workplace, and Facilities Management – under the supervision of Genex’ category experts.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

1. Support Category Managers and Category Leads to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet AXA XL’s procurement needs effectively and efficiently.
2. Conduct sourcing activities on medium risk projects including RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFQs (Request for Quotations), and negotiations with suppliers, ensuring that contracts are commercially negotiated balancing performance, value, and risk.
3. Instigate and maintain excellent and effective relationships with key functional stakeholders, subject matter experts, Legal, Risk, Information Security, and Data Privacy teams.
4. Support the delivery of category plans, category sourcing events, and commercial contract management for centrally managed and led categories through market research to stay informed about industry trends, new suppliers, and pricing structures.
5. Support preparation and delivery of reports on category performance, savings, and supplier performance for Category Managers and Category Leads.
6. Support adoption of the commercial and procurement ways of working, policies, and processes within central category teams, supporting the design and implementation of exit and mitigation plans as required.
7. Support activities with the Sustainable Procurement team to promote supplier diversity and inclusion within the procurement processes, integrating sustainability practices into day-to-day activities.
8. Support initiatives to streamline processes and operational efficiency within AXA XL procurement processes.
9. Adopt a mentality of continuous learning within the categories of spend and procurement trends and capabilities.
10. Complete all necessary learning activities and stay informed of regulatory changes and market dynamics that may impact categories.
11. Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

We’re looking for someone who has these qualifications and skills:

• PROCUREMENT: end to end procurement knowledge, category strategy execution, procurement background > 3 years’ experience as a buyer for an Indirect Procurement Team in an international environment.
• Skills:
• Driving results.
• Solution and execution driven.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with senior stakeholders within a matrix organization.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking.
• Fluent in English (French & other languages appreciated).
• Strategy & tactical thinking.
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with a “can do” attitude.
• Experience of data analysis.
• Appetite to learn and develop.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals, we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Location

FR-FR-Paris

Work Locations

FR Paris 61 rue Mstislav Rostropovitch 75017

Job Field

Management And Business Support

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Local Title (France): Buyer – Workplace, Travel and Facilities Management

Local Class (France): Class 7