Indirect Purchases Manager M/F

Voltalia France SA; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Voltalia France SA in Paris seeks an Indirect Purchase Manager to lead administrative and indirect procurement activities across real estate, fleet, travel and overheads. You will ensure compliance, efficiency, and cost control while guiding a small team and coordinating cross-functional activities.

The role focuses on process standardisation, deployment of reliable procurement practices, and continuous improvement of internal methods, supporting Voltalia's sustainable energy mission.

Qualifications

• Education: Bac+3 to Bac+5 in Management, Business Administration, Procurement or Administrative Management.
• Experience: 5–7 years in administrative/management roles; indirect procurement experience preferred.
• Multi-site/high-growth experience and process structuring are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimise all company administrative operations.
• Manage the Administrative Coordinator and ensure effective resource planning.
• Lead indirect procurement activities, including real estate, vehicle fleet, travel and overheads.
• Implement reliable procurement processes and monitor expenditure for budget optimisation.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative and indirect procurement practices.

Skills

Rigour

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Autonomy

Proactivity

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's to Master's degree in Management

Job description

As an Independent Power Producer,Voltalia operates in over 20 countries, developing, building, and maintainingrenewable energy projects and services across five key technologies: solar,wind, hydro, biomass, and storage. Backed by the AFM Group, a globallyrecognized, family-owned investment group, we benefit from long-term stabilityand a shared commitment to sustainable growth.

By the end of 2024, our operational and under-construction capacity reached 3.3 gigawatts—a 14% increase since 2023. With 1,500 employees worldwide, we thrive in a fast-moving environment driven by adaptability, innovation, and collaboration.

In our company, your work directly contributes to a more sustainable world. Whether you're driving projects forward, optimizing operations, or leading strategic initiatives, you're contributing to our mission to improve the global environment and foster local development.

At Voltalia, we welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whatever your race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, and experience. In our company, diversity drives innovation and contributes to a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Bring your energy—let’s power a sustainable future together!

YOUR MISSIONS

Under the authority of the Global Procurement Director,the IndirectPurchase Manager leads and optimises all administrative operations and indirect procurement activities to ensure efficiency, compliance and cost control. The role manages administrative resources,safeguards the quality and smooth execution of processes, and contributes to the continuous improvement ofinternal practices.

Management and organisation of administrative activities

• Coordinate and optimise all company administrative operations.
• Manage the Administrative Coordinator and ensure effective resource planning.
• Ensure the quality, smooth operation and reliability of administrative and management processes.

Supervision and control of indirect procurement

• Lead indirect procurement activities, including real estate, vehicle fleet, travel and overheads, with a focus onoperational efficiency, compliance and cost control.
• Implement reliable, traceable procurement processes that comply with internal policies.
• Monitor expenditure, analyse requirements and contribute to budget optimisation.

Continuous improvement and optimisation of internal practices

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative and indirect procurement processes.
• Propose and deploy actions to strengthen efficiency, quality and consistency of practices.
• Actively contribute to the modernisation of tools, methods and operating models.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Education

• Bachelor's to Master's degree (Bac+3 to Bac+5) in Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Executive Assistance or Administrative Management, depending on the role's positioning within the organisation.
• A specialisation or certification in procurement, such as procurement training or supply chain management, is an asset.

Experience

• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in administrative or management functions, including coordination, organisation or process management responsibilities.
• Proven experience in indirect procurement or in managing service providers and suppliers is strongly preferred.
• Experience in functional or line management, including supervision of a coordinator or a small team, is an asset.
• Experience in a multi-site, high-growth environment or in an organisation requiring process structuring is also an advantage.

KEY SKILLS

• Rigour and strong organisational skills
• Versatility and ability to manage priorities
• Analytical mindset and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills and service orientation
• Leadership and autonomy
• Proactivity and ability to propose solutions
• Adaptability and discretion
• Strong process organisation and reliability
• Proficiency in indirect procurement and negotiation
• Ability to coordinate and oversee operational activities
• Effective communication with internal teams and suppliers
• Adherence to procedures and compliance requirements
• Continuous improvement and optimisation mindset

REFERENCE
2026-2656

COMPANY
Voltalia France SA

LOCATION
France, Paris

BUSINESS LINE
Procurement, Logistics & Quality Control

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