SENIOR SOURCING BUYER - CORRUGATED BOARD (W/M)

JR France; Le Mans; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the Dairy Industry is seeking a Senior Sourcing Buyer for Packaging in Le Mans. This role involves managing a significant budget, leading strategic projects, and ensuring supplier compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement and excellent communication skills, with fluency in French. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of iconic brands while enjoying opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or commodities.
• Fluency in French required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for packaging.
• Manage supplier selection and negotiate agreements.
• Lead a network of 12 local buyers.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Adaptability

Relationship Skills

Formation

Relevant Professional Sourcing Experience

Description du poste

Job Description:

Why should you join LACTALIS?

Lactalis is the worldwide leader in the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30 billion euros at the end of 2023.

We are rapidly growing our iconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer, Stonyfield, Kraft, and more. We operate over 280 factories across 5 continents.

Joining Lactalis Group means becoming part of a family-owned company with core values like Ambition, Commitment, and Simplicity.

This position allows you to leverage your management and procurement expertise on packaging projects, with support from accessible managers.

The company's impressive revenue growth presents both challenges and career opportunities within our Procurement Organization, whether in France or abroad.

Scope

We are hiring a Senior Sourcing Buyer for Packaging, responsible for a direct raw material spend of over €60 million, leading the corrugated board category.

You will be part of the France Procurement team, working across Lactalis's various business divisions.

This role reports directly to the France Purchasing Director and involves leading strategic projects to optimize quality, service, costs, innovation, and cash performance.

Your Mission & Challenges:

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies; lead category transformation projects.
• Gain expertise in market analysis, spend analysis, internal needs, TCO, cost-in-use, and cost models.
• Ensure CSR compliance by managing packaging development projects collaboratively with R&D, Marketing, and factories.
• Lead a network of 12 local buyers.
• Manage supplier selection and development, negotiate agreements, and monitor performance.
• Identify and develop supplier capabilities for competitive advantages.
• Analyze supply risks and prioritize packaging security.
• Manage the purchasing budget, risks, and opportunities to support Lactalis's growth.

This role involves frequent international travel (approximately 20%).

What is Essential for Us?

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, commodities, or industrial expertise in an international context.
• Strong communication skills with leadership potential and strategic vision.
• A natural connector who can build a supportive network.
• Ability to prioritize, stay pragmatic, and maintain perspective.
• Tenacity, adaptability, and strong relationship skills to build credibility within BUs and with suppliers.
• Relevant professional sourcing experience or educational background in purchasing.
• A focus on delivering value in this category.
• Ability to align strategies and stakeholders around business opportunities.
• Positive attitude, humility, openness to feedback, and adaptability.
• Fluency in French.

What's Next?

Click the “Apply Now” button and submit your application. After an initial phone interview, you will meet your future manager and our Talent Manager.