Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader

Nexans USA Inc; Puteaux; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexans France in Puteaux is seeking a Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader for a fixed-term contract of 3 months. The role focuses on deploying LeverApp to consolidate Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives, and on developing procedures, guiding category managers and plants, and ensuring data quality across systems.

You will lead training sessions, facilitate regional and corporate meetings, and monitor decarbonization roadmaps, while onboarding an apprentice and supporting CSR

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sustainability or CSR is required.
• Strong data analysis and dashboard design capabilities are essential.
• Fluent English, written and spoken, is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of LeverApp for Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives across regions and plants.
• Develop user guides, procedures, and deliver training to category managers and plant stakeholders.
• Identify issues in the tool, report to the dev team, and ensure resolution for a stable user experience.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboard design

Interpersonal skills

Training others

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Sustainability or CSR

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader Job Description Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader Posting Start Date: 10/9/26 Purchasing France Nexans France - Puteaux (Lightwell) Full Time Junior professional – up to 5 years ID: 80966

Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader (Fixed-Term Contract - 3 months)

Within Group Purchasing, our team is responsible for defining, implementing and monitoring supplier risk-management processes related to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and responsible purchasing. Our scope includes the Group Vigilance Plan, the purchasing Scope 3 decarbonization trajectory, and the implementation of new European sustainability regulations such as the CSRD and CS3D.

We work closely with Compliance, Sustainability, buyers and Regional CPOs worldwide. We coordinate supplier due diligence across the Group, recommend mitigation actions to CPOs, and monitor CSR-related supplier risks.

We are looking for a Group Purchasing Decarbonization Project Leader to support the deployment and management of our Scope 3 decarbonization roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Group-wide deployment of LeverApp, a tool designed to collect, consolidate and synthesize Scope 3 decarbonization initiatives led by category managers and plants.
• Develop user guides and operating procedures, and deliver presentations and training sessions to category managers and plant stakeholders.
• Test the tool, identify and document issues, report them to the development team, and follow through to resolution to ensure a stable and reliable user experience.
• Facilitate regional and corporate meetings to drive adoption, support users and gather feedback.
• Record identified decarbonization levers in the relevant IT systems, ensuring data quality and consistency.
• Consolidate and analyze data to support the development of decarbonization roadmaps by region and purchasing category.
• Identify and promote best-performing suppliers and best practices across the organization.
• Monitor, refine and update the Purchasing Scope 3 CO2 reduction roadmap.
• Onboard an apprentice, support her/his integration, and contribute to other responsible purchasing initiatives.

Your Profile:

• Strong interest in data analysis and dashboard design to track supplier actions and progress.
• Detail-oriented, curious and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication and knowledge-sharing skills, with the ability to coach and train a junior team member.
• Good understanding of CO2 emissions calculations and Scope 3 decarbonization topics.

Education and Skills:

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in Sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; good working knowledge of Power BI and PowerPoint.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Desired Start Date: October 2026 | Contract Duration: 3 months

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