Group Procurement Program Manager

AXA Group; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading insurance company is seeking a Group Procurement Program Manager to oversee procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and lead strategic transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role is pivotal in driving the procurement discipline and collaboration across multiple entities within the organization.

Prestations

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of professional experience, preferably in Consulting or program management.
• Experience in an international company is a plus.
• Fluency in English required, French preferred.

Responsabilités

• Define & lead procurement strategy and objectives.
• Deliver strategic transformation initiatives and monitor progress.
• Conduct market research and analyse industry procurement trends.

Connaissances

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Adaptability and Flexibility

Formation

Graduate

Description du poste

Overview

Group Procurement mission is to increase Group competitiveness by optimizing end-to-end Procurement cycle of external spend (excl. Insurance Procurement), while building a high performance, sustainable and risk-managed supplier base. With +350 professionals across +20 entities, Procurement manages a complex ecosystem of vendors and an important spend (General Expenses and IT Procurement).

Group Procurement’s role is to :

• Leverage our purchasing power & drive procurement discipline to boost savings generation
• Provide category & sourcing strategy, design and push Group contract and leverage our purchasing power through different level of AXA scale
• Drive procurement discipline within AXA by engaging the procurement community: sharing best practices; defining and sharing KPI; designing process to enhance efficiency, etc.
• Provide Groupe software asset management offer
• Manage the relationship with key vendors
• Engage Key vendors to leverage AXA strategy and growth: defining vendors strategies, building the appropriate vendor governance and implementing performance KPIs, build the relationships to drive our Key vendor towards our expectations.
• Provide expertise through a center of excellence to drive performance & responsible procurement
• Provide a Group Procurement M&A offer of services to support AXA in Acquisition, Diverstiture, & internal transfers
• Push for sustainable procurement practices with a focus reduce our carbon footprint with our strategic suppliers and increase Diversity and Solidarity sourcing
• Define and share vendor risk framework & outsourcing policies
• Drive procurement tools / data strategy and core model implementations
• Provide appropriate performance monitoring KPIs and processes

Reporting

The Group Procurement Program Manager is reporting to the Group Procurement strategy & M&A manager, in charge of Procurement Strategy, strategic programs and M&A activities (support AXA in Acquisition, Divestiture, & internal transfers).

Primary mission

The Group Procurement Program Manager will lead strategic projects in close collaboration with the Group CPO and her management team, to define with them the required initiatives to deliver it. He / she will work closely with 12 main entities to ensure alignment of interests, push for scale, and drive collaborative initiatives & mindset.

He / she will also be responsible for monitoring Group Procurement project portfolio and progress of initiatives and to secure all the necessary governance steps. The candidate will also work very closely with the Head of Procurement Performance and his / her team (tools / data / risk / savings / etc.) and Group Category leaders.

Responsibilities

• Participate to define & lead procurement strategy, objectives and transformation initiatives in close collaboration with management team
• Deliver / keep track of strategic transformation initiatives (operating model review, performance program, GEN AI initiatives, etc.)
• Develop, prioritise and monitor procurement multi-year Group Procurement project portfolio & ensure to obtain validation and funding
• Handle high level presentations for different audiences (within professional family, top management, key stakeholders…), of the transformation / strategy
• Conduct market research and analyse industry procurement trends and opportunities to collaborate, syndicate findings and coordinate across function

Your Profile

Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Details below describe the target competencies and development areas.

• Project Management :
• “leadership and drive” to seek opportunities, anticipates challenges, and takes initiative to move projects forward despite obstacles, working in collaboration
• Ability to scope, plan and deliver strategic projects & identify issues and propose solutions (result oriented / problem solving mindset)
• Strategic Thinking : ability to take a step back to see the big picture, set long-term goals and challenge the status quo, align with strategy while considering the complexities of a decentralized environment with several entities
• Communication Skills : ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, at various hierarchy / seniority levels. Excellent storytelling and presentation skills
• Stakeholder Management : capacity to build relationships with international stakeholders at all levels and managing their expectations. Ability to influence others and to negotiate effectively to achieve desired outcomes, especially when dealing with conflicting priorities and no formal hierarchy
• Adaptability and Flexibility : capacity to adjust plans in response to changing circumstances or unexpected challenges. Effectively prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

Experience

• Graduate
• 7-10+ years of professional experience, preferably in Consulting or program management
• Experience in an international company working with several entities would be a plus

Technical skills

• Business acumen : ideally knowledge of procurement activities and Insurance sector
• English - Fluent in speaking and writing
• French – fluent in speaking & writing is a plus

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the Entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action :

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

What We Offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.