Global Lead Buyer – Nuclear & Industrial Projects

Arabelle Solutions France; Belfort; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabelle Solutions France is seeking a Lead Buyer to join the procurement team supporting strategic nuclear projects. You’ll manage end-to-end procurement for mechanical equipment and components, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while coordinating with Project, Engineering, Quality and Strategic Sourcing teams.

Role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in project procurement within regulated industries, with strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, or Project Management.
• 5+ years of experience in project procurement within industrial environments.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (nuclear, energy, oil & gas, etc.).
• Ability to operate in international, matrix-based, and demanding environments.
• Strong ownership, autonomy and leadership; excellent negotiation, analytical and risk-management skills.
• Ability to handle complexity and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement packages: RFQ, supplier selection, contracting, order execution, invoicing, and warranty management.
• Define and deploy sourcing strategies aligned with project and nuclear requirements.
• Drive complex negotiations with international suppliers in a structured contractual environment.
• Ensure procurement performance in safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks; act as project procurement lead with cross-functional teams.
• Manage supplier relationships during execution, including claims management.
• Contribute to project competitiveness through cost optimization and supplier innovation.
• Monitor key procurement KPIs (OTD, cost, quality, claims).

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, or Project Management

Job description

Arabelle Solutions France is seeking a Lead Buyer to join the procurement team supporting strategic nuclear projects. You’ll manage end-to-end procurement for mechanical equipment and components, ensuring safety, quality and compliance while coordinating with Project, Engineering, Quality and Strategic Sourcing teams.

Role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in project procurement within regulated industries, with strong leadership and negotiation skills.