Project Buyer

CTS Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is expanding its France operations and seeks a seasoned Project Buyer to drive procurement actions across large-scale data center projects. The role reports to Project Control Manager and emphasizes compliance, cost control, and timely handover.

Based in Paris with-site responsibilities, you will lead tenders, contracts, and vendor communications while shaping procurement processes for a new entity in France.

Qualifications

• Business school or university degree in economics or management.
• At least 8+ years of related procurement experience.
• Knowledge of EPC and/or Design & Build contracts.
• Experience in data center or critical facility projects as a Project Buyer.
• Fluency in French and English (native or professional working proficiency).
• Strategic, proactive and solution-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for selected packages.
• Set up tender packages ensuring health, safety and technical/contractual requirements are met.
• Draw up, negotiate and propose contracts for signature.
• Support sub-contract development and execution.
• Maintain procurement database and deliver against productivity objectives.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement coordination

Contract negotiation

Project lifecycle knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Time management

English and French fluency

Education

Business school or university degree in economics or management

Tools

Project software

Document management

Job description

CTS Europe France – Procurement Department

Location: 106 rue de la Boétie, 75008 Paris – and Project Sites across France

About CTS Group

CTS Group SA is a fast-growing and dynamic organization, specializing in the design and build of large-scale data centers across multiple countries, including Scandinavia, Europe and the Middle East. CTS Group is rapidly expanding into other markets globally. In addition to Design & Build, we develop and produce digital systems tailored for the data center industry and standardized self-contained units. Our team of professionals, comprising more than 40 different nationalities, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Through our proven track record with our customers, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted partner in delivering the most advanced, efficient, and sustainable data center solutions in the region.

About the Role

As part of the establishment and structuring of a subsidiary in France, we are looking for a hands‑on and detail‑oriented Project Buyer to join our Procurement Department. Reporting to the Project Control Manager, the Project Buyer supports the success of our Data Center projects on large‑scale industrial sites, taking primary accountability for the procurement actions required at each stage of the programme – from lot preparation and contract award through to project handover.

The quality and accuracy of the Project Buyer's deliverables are key to completing projects on Quality, Cost and Time. This role requires a hands‑on mindset and the ability to operate in a build‑up environment, contributing to the structuring of processes, tools, and local teams in France.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Preparation & Package Management

• • Prepare the tender for selected packages.
• • Set up the tender package, including an administrative part ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations, a technical part in coordination with the relevant OME department (reviewing requisitions and clarifying with requesters as needed), and a contractual part.

Contract & Subcontract Management

• • Draw up, negotiate, and propose contracts for signature in line with the delegation of signature process.
• • Support sub‑contract development and execution.
• • Communicate with vendors and subcontractors on the status of outstanding orders and address any discrepancies in quality or quantity.

Procurement Database & Performance

• • Maintain and accurately update information in the procurement database.
• • Deliver against the productivity objectives set by the Procurement Manager in terms of technical gains, competition, and negotiation.

Team Spirit

• • Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• • Contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance, and client‑focused project culture.

HSE Leadership & Compliance

• • Respect the processes and practices of CTS Europe France.
• • Apply the CTS Europe France HSE policy and, more broadly, the French Labor Code, in all missions.

Authorities

• • Full responsibility for buying services and goods at the best achievable conditions on the Project.
• • Preparation of files and cases at the highest quality to enable efficient and quick decision‑making.

Required Skills and Experience

• • Business school or university degree in economics or management.
• • At least 8+ years of related experience in procurement and purchasing missions.
• • Knowledge of EPC and/or Design & Build contracts.
• • Experience in data center or critical facility projects as a Project Buyer.
• • Proven ability to coordinate with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• • Knowledge of complex project life cycles and of global regulations applied in the industry.
• • Knowledge of project software and document management; writing and presentation skills appreciated.
• • Fluency in French and English is required (native or professional working proficiency).
• • Strategic, proactive, and solution‑oriented, with strong organizational and time management skills.
• • Meticulous attention to accuracy and compliance.
• • Flexible and motivated, comfortable operating in an environment where processes and reference frameworks are being adapted to the French context.

What We Offer

• • Competitive compensation, performance‑based incentives, and benefits.
• • A dynamic, professional, and collaborative work environment with a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and excellence.
• • A key role in a growing organization with high impact, large‑scale international projects.
• • Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help structure procurement practices within a new entity.