Project Procurement Leader

CELESTAL; Nice; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in France is seeking an experienced Project Procurement Lead to support complex industrial projects. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in technical procurement and a proven track record of managing procurement packages or categories. Strong vendor management skills, knowledge of quality control and contract management, and fluency in English are required. Join us to shape the future of procurement and ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical procurement.
• Proven track record managing procurement packages or categories.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or industrial projects is strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure package delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Monitor progress through project milestones and proactively raise alerts on risks.
• Act as main interface with vendors during execution.
• Evaluate and rate vendor performance.
• Support contract management and vendor claims with Project Buyer.

Skills

Technical procurement

Vendor management

Quality control

Contract management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in project execution and vendor management? We’re looking for a Project Procurement Lead to support complex industrial projects and ensure successful package delivery from purchase order to completion.

• Ensure package delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives
• Monitor progress through project milestones and proactively raise alerts on risks (schedule, cost, quality, contractual)
• Perform final package handover and close-out
• Act as main interface with vendors during execution
• Ensure vendor activities align with project priorities
• Promote vendor quality awareness and ensure compliance with Quality Control Plans (QCP)
• Monitor vendor documentation and ensure timely submission, review, and approval
• Evaluate and rate vendor performance
• Adapt standard Quality Control Plans (QCP) to project needs
• Support contract management and vendor claims with Project Buyer
• Conduct root cause analysis in case of quality issues and define corrective actions with vendors
• Provide continuous feedback to Vendor, Category, and Sourcing Managers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Project Procurement Manager, Buyers, Vendor Managers)
• Report package progress throughout the project lifecycle
• Support cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth execution

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in technical procurement
• Proven track record managing procurement packages or categories
• Experience in Oil & Gas or industrial projects is strongly preferred
• Exposure to package engineering, manufacturing, inspection, testing, and commissioning is a plus
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management
• Knowledge of quality control, contract management, and project execution
• Ability to manage risks and drive corrective actions
• Leadership mindset with proactive approach
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Flexible and adaptable in dynamic project environments
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Ready to take the lead? Join us and shape the future of procurement!

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