Production Purchasing Specialist

Jobtailor; Suresnes; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Île-de-France is seeking an Industrial Procurement Specialist to manage sourcing of components, identify and evaluate suppliers, and maintain a reliable supplier base for continuity and performance.

You will monitor supplier performance, support contract negotiations, drive cost optimization, track market conditions, and collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Production, Planning and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industrial procurement / direct purchasing.
• Experience managing suppliers in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• First experience in negotiation and cost management.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for industrial components, including supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base to ensure supply continuity and performance.
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and drive improvement actions.
• Support contract negotiation and contribute to cost optimization initiatives.
• Track market conditions (capacity, pricing, risks) and provide inputs to support sourcing decisions.
• Ensure timely and secure supply in coordination with planning and production teams.
• Proactively manage supply risks (shortages, delays) and escalate critical issues.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, Planning, and Quality teams.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and industrialization phases.
• Follow up on purchasing KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost management

French & English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities for industrial components, including supplier identification, evaluation, and selection
• Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base to ensure supply continuity and performance
• Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) and drive improvement actions
• Support contract negotiation and contribute to cost optimization initiatives
• Track market conditions (capacity, pricing, risks) and provide inputs to support sourcing decisions
• Ensure timely and secure supply in coordination with planning and production teams
• Proactively manage supply risks (shortages, delays) and escalate critical issues
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, R&D, Production, Planning, and Quality teams
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and industrialization phases
• Follow up on purchasing KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in industrial procurement / direct purchasing
• Experience managing suppliers in a manufacturing or industrial environment and understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
• First experience in negotiation and cost management
• Ability to handle operational challenges and supply issues
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent is a plus)
• Fluency in French and English