Group Indirect Buyer (H/F)

KLEPIERRE

Paris

On-site

EUR 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Flexible working hours

Sustainable commitment initiatives

Job summary

A leading European shopping center operator seeks a Group Indirect Buyer in Paris. The role involves strategic purchasing and negotiations to drive efficiency and cost savings. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in indirect purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and French. The position offers training and flexible working conditions, reflecting the company's commitment to employee development and well-being.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in indirect industrial purchasing, preferably in facility management or energy.
Fluency in English and French is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Lead negotiations focusing on volume bundling opportunities.
Monitor and ensure a minimum contract coverage rate of 80%.
Develop training plans for procurement team.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work autonomously

Collaborative mindset

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

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Klépierre is the European shopping center leader, combining skills in property development, leasing, and asset management. With its headquarters based in France, the company owns and operates 70 premium shopping centers in major cities of 10 countries. It is listed on the Paris stock exchange (SBF120). Klépierre's signature, Shop.Meet.Connect.® reflects the vision for our shopping centers: offering the best retail experience, they are also places to socialize, take part in leisure activities, and interact sustainably with the surrounding area. The Group CSR policy, known as Act4Good®, aims to build a sustainable platform for commerce.

In terms of employee welfare, Klépierre is committed to providing the best experience for its teams, offering an environment where everyone can succeed and flourish over the long term. Our "We love shaping malls" motto encompasses the expertise and passion of Klépierre's teams, all of which pursue a common goal based on shared values: Commit, Develop, Explore and Care.

We create a diverse, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Klépierre welcomes people from all backgrounds, regardless of their physical abilities, origin, gender, sexual orientation etc.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Buyer with at least 5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, results-driven mindset. The role requires curiosity, a solution-oriented approach, and the ability to work autonomously. The candidate should be capable of proposing innovative approaches and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success.

As part of a 2-member Group Procurement Team, you will collaborate with 17 cross-functional colleagues to manage purchasing categories which are mainly related to facilities management, including safety and security, cleaning, maintenance, and energy. Your role will support the procurement transformation by setting standards, sharing best practices, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. You will also contribute to negotiations to boost competitiveness, improve efficiency, and support the company's growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution :

Promote and ensure adherence to the newly implemented group purchasing policy by training and supporting country teams for effective application.
Establish and deploy group purchasing standards for key expense categories such as maintenance, energy, cleaning, safety and security in collaboration with relevant departments.

Volume Bundling & Negotiations :

Manage the supplier panel to monitor associated risks and drive optimization for improved performance and efficiency.
Lead group purchasing negotiations, focusing on volume bundling opportunities to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
Perform internal benchmarking across countries and propose competitive, innovative solutions.
Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives to optimize expenses and improve efficiency.

Performance Monitoring :

Monitor and ensure a minimum contract coverage rate of 80%.
Monitor the budget to ensure global actual OpEx expenses stay within the annual budget, while proposing alternatives and collaborating with countries and shopping centers to find solutions.
Create a Purchasing Best Practices guide and a repository to support operational efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and share historical insights across teams.
Create practical savings identification guideline to the purchasing and operations team
Create and promote best practices focused on operational excellence and competitiveness.

Transversal Projects :

Develop and execute training plans for the procurement team to foster continuous improvement and skill enhancement.
Support the selection and deployment of a new purchasing tool

Who we are looking for

You are a confirmed buyer, able to manage end-to-end RFP processes and handle purchasing directly, rather than acting as a support function.
We are looking for a true procurement professional with approximately 5 years of solid experience in indirect industrial purchasing (excluding IT and intellectual services), ideally with exposure to facility management and/or energy categories.

What we’re looking for