Procurement Transformation Manager

JR France; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading financial institution seeks a Procurement Transformation Manager to lead an OPEX optimization project across multiple regions. This strategic role involves engaging senior stakeholders, managing suppliers, and driving process improvements to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement transformation, particularly within regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement transformation and category management.
• Strong track record of leading cost-reduction initiatives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder alignment skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead high-impact OPEX optimization project and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure successful procurement strategy implementation.
• Coordinate procurement efforts across multiple geographies.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Supplier negotiations

Project management

Procurement analytics

Problem solving

Formation

Experience in procurement transformation or strategic sourcing

Background in management consulting (preferred)

Outils

ERP systems

Digital sourcing platforms

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08.06.2025

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23.07.2025

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Job Description:

DSJ Global are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Transformation Manager on a permanent basis for a prestigious financial services provider based in Paris. This role will report directly to the CPO and play a pivotal role in leading an OPEX spend optimization project across multiple countries and business units.

This renowned financial institution is part of a major global group and is recognized for its innovation, stability, and excellence in delivering a wide range of financial services. The role will focus on mapping and optimizing indirect spend categories-including Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, IT, HR, Travel, and Office Supplies-while aligning with senior stakeholders to drive cost synergies and secure more favourable contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement transformation, ideally with experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries. Candidates from top-tier consultancies or with a proven track record of leading similar cross-border projects are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a high-impact OPEX optimization project, working closely with the CPO to identify cost-saving opportunities across indirect spend categories.
• Map and analyse indirect procurement categories across multiple geographies and business units, including Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities, IT, HR, Travel, and Office Supplies.
• Engage and align with senior stakeholders across countries and departments to ensure buy-in and successful implementation of procurement strategies.
• Drive supplier rationalization initiatives and proactively manage contract renewal planning to maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Coordinate procurement efforts across legal entities and geographies, ensuring consistency, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Lead multi-stakeholder projects involving departments such as Legal, Compliance, IT, and Finance, balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely delivery.
• Support procurement transformation initiatives, including process harmonization, digital tool implementation, and change management across the G5 countries.
• Monitor and report on project outcomes, ensuring measurable cost savings and operational improvements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement transformation, category management, or strategic sourcing across indirect spend categories.
• Strong track record of leading cost-reduction initiatives across multiple business units or countries.
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries is highly preferred.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align senior leaders across functions and geographies.
• Expertise in supplier negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and procurement analytics.
• Strong understanding of compliance, regulatory frameworks, and procurement governance.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Background in management consulting or experience leading procurement transformation projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with procurement tools, ERP systems, and digital sourcing platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices in supplier rationalization, contract planning, and change management.

If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career with a prestigious financial institution and would like more information about the position, feel free to send me a message on LinkedIn or apply directly with your CV.