Procurement Strategy Lead | Cost Reduction

Jobtailor; Aubagne; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor in Aubagne, France seeks a senior Procurement Lead to drive the strategy for an industrial scope and lead a team of five professionals. You will align procurement activities with the Group's priorities, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost-reduction initiatives across production, quality, and development teams.

The role requires a strong background in procurement within an industrial setting, excellent negotiation skills, and proven ability to develop KPIs, monitor

Qualifications

• Higher education degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Proven experience managing procurement teams and leading strategic initiatives.
• Mandatory experience in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of production, quality, supply, and product development issues.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
• Leadership skills to unite teams and drive change.
• Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Lead the procurement strategy for the assigned scope and manage a team of five employees.
• Manage, engage, and develop the Procurement team.
• Define departmental objectives, establish performance indicators, and monitor them.
• Allocate projects and activities based on priorities, skills, and workload.
• Support skills development, lead recruitment processes, and conduct performance reviews.
• Develop and implement the procurement strategy in line with the Group’s strategic direction.
• Deploy and coordinate Group procurement strategies with the relevant teams.
• Ensure effective management of the supplier portfolio.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities related to procurement categories.
• Monitor the market and conduct regular benchmarking activities.
• Track key procurement performance indicators.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of data and reports.
• Regularly communicate results and progress to stakeholders.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives in collaboration with the Quality, Production, and Product Development departments.

Connaissances

Procurement leadership

Team management

Strategic procurement

Cost analysis

Supplier management

Data accuracy

Benchmarking

Project allocation

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

Higher Education Degree in Procurement

Higher Education Degree in Supply Chain

Higher Education Degree in Business

Description du poste

Jobtailor in Aubagne, France seeks a senior Procurement Lead to drive the strategy for an industrial scope and lead a team of five professionals. You will align procurement activities with the Group's priorities, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost-reduction initiatives across production, quality, and development teams.

The role requires a strong background in procurement within an industrial setting, excellent negotiation skills, and proven ability to develop KPIs, monitor