Senior Global Category Buyer IT / IS (W/M)

JR France; Pays de la Loire; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the Dairy Industry is seeking a Senior Global Category Buyer – IT / IS. This role involves leading category strategy and managing a global network of IT buyers, focusing on optimizing quality and cost across IT categories. Candidates should have at least 5 years of IT procurement experience and be fluent in English and French.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in IT procurement.
• Proven track record of delivering impactful results.

Responsabilités

• Lead high-stakes negotiations for complex IT projects.
• Manage an international network of 15+ regional/local buyers.
• Drive global initiatives to enhance IT category performance.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Relationship-building

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Posted:

15.05.2025

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29.06.2025

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Why should you join LACTALIS?

Lactalis is the worldwide leader of the Dairy Industry with a turnover of nearly 30 billion euros at the end of 2024.

We are growing our iconic brands such as Président, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer, Stonyfield, Kraft, and more. We operate over 275 factories across 5 continents.

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

This position will allow you to leverage your expertise in Global Procurement on international projects, with support from accessible managers.

The impressive growth of the Group’s revenues offers both challenges and career opportunities within our Procurement Organization, whether in France or abroad.

We are hiring a Senior Global Category Buyer – IT / IS, to lead the category strategy for a spend of around 100M€ and manage a global network of IT buyers.

As a key member of the Global Procurement Team, you will work across Lactalis's different business divisions to drive impactful and strategic projects. Your focus will be on optimizing quality, cost, innovation, and overall performance across IT categories including Hardware, Software, Communication, and Services.

This high-visibility role will position you as a key player in shaping and executing the Global IT/IS procurement strategy.

As a Senior Global Category Buyer – IT / IS, you will:

• Lead high-stakes negotiations for complex and strategic IT projects, driving cost optimization and value creation.
• Develop expertise in IT procurement within a dynamic international environment.
• Manage an international network of 15+ regional/local buyers, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Drive global initiatives to enhance the economic and sustainable performance of the IT category.

What is essential for us?

• A minimum of 5 years experience in IT procurement with a proven track record of delivering impactful results.
• Fluency in English and French, with leadership potential.
• A strategic mindset, able to align stakeholders across diverse functions and seize new business opportunities.
• Ability to align strategy and stakeholders around identified and new business opportunities.
• Resilience and tenacity, combined with strong relationship-building skills to establish credibility and an efficient network.
• A results-oriented mindset, driven to deliver measurable value in IT procurement categories.

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