Global Software Category Lead

CMA CGM; Paris; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Category Manager Software to lead the global procurement strategy for the Software category. You will drive sourcing initiatives, tenders and strategic negotiations, while ensuring performance and risk management.

You will directly manage a team of four software buyers in a complex international environment. The role requires a Master’s degree with 10+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in French and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience with IT services, strategic sourcing or category management.
• Experience leading procurement professionals in an international environment.
• Strong negotiations, contract management and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to build and execute category strategies with measurable results.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the global procurement strategy for Software category, aligned with business and technology priorities.
• Analyze supplier markets, trends, risks and opportunities to identify cost optimization and innovation potential.
• Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle: requirements, sourcing, tenders, negotiations, contracting and follow-up.
• Conduct complex negotiations with international suppliers to secure favorable conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, Legal, Security, Compliance and business units in a matrix, international environment.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and governance standards across the category.
• Monitor performance via cost savings, service quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Coach and develop a team of four Software buyers; set priorities and drive outcomes.
• Prepare analyses and present results to leadership teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement strategy

Team leadership

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

CMA CGM is seeking a Category Manager Software to lead the global procurement strategy for the Software category. You will drive sourcing initiatives, tenders and strategic negotiations, while ensuring performance and risk management.

You will directly manage a team of four software buyers in a complex international environment. The role requires a Master’s degree with 10+ years in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in French and English.