Commodity Buyer

Prysmian Group; France; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Prysmian Group is seeking a Raw Material Commodity Buyer to join our European team based in France. You will own the procurement strategy for key raw material commodities and manage a multi-country spend, collaborating with Logistics, R&D, and regional teams to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability.

You will lead supplier negotiations, tenders, and long-term agreements, develop regional commodity strategies, and ensure data integrity across master data and contracts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management.
• Experience with market intelligence and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience in a matrix organization is a plus
• Fluency in English is required

Responsabilités

• Own the procurement strategy for key raw material commodities.
• Manage a 20–30M EUR spend across 6 countries.
• Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, contracts, and long-term agreements.
• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with HQ direction.
• Shape and optimize the supplier base for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Oversee pricing management across quotations, contracts, and planning cycles.
• Ensure compliance and timely contract renewals.

Connaissances

Procurement processes

Category management

Market intelligence

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Communication

Matrix organization

Data analysis

Formation

University degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Outils

SAP

ERP systems

Description du poste

**Raw Material** **Commodity Buyer**We are looking for a Raw Material Commodity Buyer to join our European team, based on France, In this role, you will operate in a truly international environment and take ownership of developing and executing raw material commodity strategies, processes, and key purchasing decisions.You will report to one of our European Commodity Managers and work closely with a network of commodity buyers across Europe, as well as local teams at our various production sites. The position offers broad exposure, with direct collaboration across Prysmian’s business units and functional areas including R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Operations, Finance, Quality, Sustainability, and HSE.**Responsibilities*** Own the procurement strategy for key raw material commodities, managing a 20 - 30M EUR spend across 6 countries.* Lead allocation processes in partnership with Logistics to secure optimal cost advantages.* Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global direction from HQ and the Regional Commodity Manager.* Shape and optimize the supplier base to deliver competitive cost, quality, sustainability, and reliability.* Drive multi‐country commodity projects informed by plant needs, spend insights, and market analysis.* Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, contracts, and long‐term agreements to maximize value creation.* Evaluate supplier performance across sustainability, delivery, quality, risk exposure, and overall supply‐base health.* Align demand and material priorities with suppliers through accurate forecasting and planning.* Maintain high‐quality purchasing master data to ensure system integrity and operational reliability.* Oversee pricing management across quotations, contracts, and planning cycles.* Oversee contract management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely renewals.* Support internal and external audits across the region.* Collaborate with local functions to ensure adherence to Prysmian governance, guidelines, and procedures.**Requirements*** At least 3-5 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role, with a strong understanding of procurement processes, category management, and organizational structures.* Solid expertise in market intelligence, purchasing strategies, cost‐improvement initiatives, and procurement best practices.* Excellent communication and relationship‐building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.* Self‐driven and results‐oriented, demonstrating agility in managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.* Experience working in a matrix organization is considered an advantage.* Strong analytical capabilities, including data analysis and data management proficiency.* Hands‐on experience with SAP is highly preferred or other ERP systems.* University degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.* Fluency in English is required.**We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to our success and grow with us!***Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.**All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.**Visit our DE&I Page to* *learn more about Prysmian's commitments.*Your application data will be treated according to our Data Protection Policy. If you believe you require assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.