Indirect Procurement Buyer

Ubisoft; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company at its International Headquarters, where you'll be part of a dynamic Group Procurement team dedicated to acquiring goods and services for a global gaming leader. This role involves managing indirect procurement, preparing tender documents, and collaborating with diverse teams to implement effective procurement strategies. With a strong emphasis on ethical practices and cost reduction, you'll play a key role in ensuring high-quality service delivery while fostering relationships with stakeholders. If you're results-driven and passionate about procurement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Prestations

Profit Sharing

Yearly Company Saving Plan

25 Paid Time Off Days

12 Additional Paid Days Off

50% Navigo Pass Coverage

Lunch Vouchers (9€/day)

Healthcare for You and Your Family

Gym Available in Building

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally in an international setting.
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement and legal aspects of contracts.
• Results-driven, meticulous, and organized individual.

Responsabilités

• Manage indirect procurement across all Ubisoft studios and teams.
• Collaborate with category managers to develop procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contracts.

Connaissances

Procurement Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Negotiation

Microsoft Office Suite

Fluency in English

Description du poste

Job Description

At Ubisoft's International Headquarters, you will join the Group Procurement team, responsible for acquiring goods and services for Ubisoft and its subsidiaries. The department's core missions are to reduce costs, deliver high-quality service to internal clients, and manage external risks ethically and equitably. To achieve these objectives, the Procurement Department fosters a global procurement community through benchmarking, coordination, sharing best practices and tools, and utilizing a common framework.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage indirect procurement across all Ubisoft studios and teams worldwide, adhering to relevant procedures.
• Prepare tender documents for categories such as:
  • Facility Management: Maintenance, renovations, premises upkeep, security, equipment (coffee machines, refrigerators, fruit supplies), and shipping.
  • Employee Services: Meal vouchers, gym memberships, relocations, and various equipment.
  • Event Management: Internal events and year-end parties.
• Initiate and oversee procurement processes, including needs assessment, drafting specifications, sourcing, negotiations, contract finalization, and deployment follow-up with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with category managers and other buyers to develop and implement a unified procurement strategy.
• Conduct strategic sourcing to identify procurement performance opportunities (e.g., consolidation, global sourcing, catalog management).
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to contractual agreements.
• Generate reports on procurement activities using established tools and processes.
• Maintain regular communication with key internal partners and actively develop relationships with essential stakeholders.
• Stay informed about procurement trends and best practices through continuous monitoring.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally in an international setting, managing projects from sourcing to contract execution and follow-up.
• Strong knowledge of indirect procurement/general expenses and legal aspects of contracts.
• Ability to proactively engage with diverse internal stakeholders and independently manage the entire procurement process.
• Results-driven, meticulous, organized, and capable of working autonomously.
• Recognized for leadership and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).

Additional Information

Ubisoft's perks

Profit Sharing, yearly company saving plan. 25 paid time off + 12 additional paid days off. 50% of your Navigo pass is paid by the company, lunch vouchers (9€/day), healthcare for you and your family, and lots of Ubisoft additional perks.
Our brand new office is located in Saint Mandé, (Metro line 1, Saint Mandé station). Gym available in the building.

Recruitment Process

• [30 minutes]: Phone interview with the recruiter
• [60-90 minutes]: Interview with the hiring manager and the recruiter + case study
• [30 minutes]: Final interview with our HQ Procurement Director

Additional information

• Location: Saint-Mandé, France
• Duration of work: Full-time
• Remote or on-site: Flexible working organization to be discussed with the manager of the role, in accordance with the Ubisoft Work From Home policy - 3 days a week in our Saint-Mandé office.

Ubisoft offers the same job opportunities to all, without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. Ubisoft ensures the development of an inclusive work environment which mirrors the diversity of our gamers community.

The position is attached to the International Headquarters in Paris.

Check out this guide to help you with your application, and learn about our actions to encourage more diversity and inclusion.

Company Description

Ubisoft’s 19,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come.

Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves. If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown!