Project Buyer

Chapter 2; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international cybersecurity firm based in Paris seeks an experienced Project Purchaser to oversee purchasing activities across various projects. This role involves supporting pre-sales, managing sourcing, and ensuring optimal collaboration with program teams. Ideal candidates hold a Master's degree and possess strong skills in procurement and supply chain management. Join us to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Purchasing / Procurement, Engineering, or Business.
• Professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience working with multicultural virtual teams.

Responsabilités

• Support pre-sales by preparing cost estimates and selecting suppliers.
• Coordinate all purchasing activities with category buyers.
• Manage program- or product-specific sourcing.

Connaissances

Purchasing / Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Influencing Skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Master’s degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Please apply with a CV in english

About the company

Our international client in the cybersecurity sector is seeking an experienced Project Purchaser to join their team in Paris . In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Project Purchasing within the Business Unit Public Security & Identity .

As a Project Purchaser, you will take ownership of purchasing activities across multiple projects and programs within the BU. Your primary mission is to act as the key purchasing interface for R&D, pre-sales, and program teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal procurement outcomes.

Main responsibilities

• Support pre-sales by preparing cost estimates and selecting suppliers and partners for Europe, Africa, APAC, and corporate-led programs.
• Represent Purchasing in Gate Reviews and the Supplier Selection Committee.
• Coordinate all purchasing activities with category buyers.
• Manage program- or product-specific sourcing and contracting.
• Drive the Design-to-Cost process with Program teams and R&D during product development.
• Contribute to Make-or-Buy decisions for each project or program.
• Ensure product line and global category strategies are applied within regional programs.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
• Report purchasing KPIs to the project team and Purchasing management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Purchasing / Procurement, Engineering, or Business
• Professional experience in Purchasing / Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Project Management
• Experience working with multicultural virtual teams in a global and complex environment
• Strategic Thinking and Thought Leadership : Ability to see ahead and think in terms of possibilities; creates a clear vision and strategy, thinks broadly and understands interdependencies
• Influencing Skills : Ability to build relationships and credibility across the organization
• Execution Excellence : Ability to get things done and multi-task; acts with a sense of urgency; able to prioritize.
• Analytical skills , ethical responsibility
• Very good interpersonal skills, team spirit essential