Category Manager - Electrical

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international procurement firm located in Bordeaux is seeking a Category Manager to oversee the procurement of electrical equipment for industrial energy facilities. The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree and 5-10 years of experience in procurement. Responsibilities include developing purchasing strategies, leading supplier negotiations, and managing contracts. Fluency in English is essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on multiple global projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in structured procurement, handling complex international purchases.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment is a plus.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for electrical categories.
• Lead supplier consultations and secure contracts for strategic purchases.
• Collaborate to identify cost, quality, and schedule optimisation opportunities.
• Define sourcing actions based on project needs.
• Support tendering activities including cost estimation.
• Manage contracting with partners during offer phase.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers through reviews.
• Oversee contract management during project execution.

Connaissances

Procurement strategies

Supplier negotiations

Cost optimisation

Contract management

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's in Engineering or Business

Description du poste

Overview

This role focuses on managing the procurement of electrical equipment and systems essential for the operation of industrial energy facilities. The scope includes items such as high-voltage substations, low-voltage power distribution, control cabinets, inverters, electrical wiring, and turnkey design‑supply‑installation packages.

Operating in a global, multi-project environment, the Category Manager will be involved in both bidding and execution phases across several projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for assigned electrical categories.
• Lead supplier consultations, negotiate agreements, and secure contracts for strategic purchases.
• Collaborate with technical teams and suppliers to identify cost, quality, and schedule optimisation opportunities.
• Define and execute sourcing actions to maintain and adapt the supplier panel based on project needs and market trends.
• Support tendering activities, including industrial planning, consultations, and cost estimation.
• Manage pre-contracting activities with strategic partners during the offer phase.
• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through regular business reviews and steering committees.
• Oversee contract management during project execution.

Profile & Skills

• Degree in Engineering (electrical, process, or general) or Business with a specialisation in Purchasing (Master's level).
• 5-10 years of experience in a structured procurement environment, handling international purchases of complex technical equipment and turnkey packages.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment (e.g., HV substations, LV distribution, control cabinets, drives) is a plus.
• Fluency in English is essential.