Senior Purchasing Consultants Packaging

NES Fircroft; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Purchasing Consultant Packaging in La Défense, Paris. The role involves organizing tenders, negotiating contracts, and supporting subsidiaries in purchasing. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in contract negotiation, strong project management skills, and familiarity with procurement systems like Ariba. This position offers a contract duration of 6 months with a possible extension and requires travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract negotiation and purchasing.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Organize and conduct calls for tenders.
• Develop purchasing strategies and present them to the Category Board.
• Analyze supplier responses, lead negotiations, and finalize contracts.
• Guide subsidiaries through the tender process.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing processes.

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Project management

Adaptability

Procurement systems familiarity

Communication skills

Outils

Ariba

Description du poste

Overview

Position: Senior Purchasing Consultant Packaging

Location: La Défense, Paris

Planned Start Date: 01/10/2025

Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)

Travel: Up to 3 times per year within Europe

Project Context

Join a dynamic procurement team supporting strategic packaging and accessories projects across Europe. As a Senior Purchasing Consultant Packaging, you will play a key role in organizing and executing calls for tenders, negotiating contracts, and supporting subsidiaries throughout the purchasing process. You will collaborate closely with category managers, leading segments, and central specifiers to ensure efficient and compliant procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Tender & Contract Management
  • Organize and conduct calls for tenders in collaboration with category managers and leading segments.
  • Develop purchasing strategies and present them to the Category Board.
  • Analyze supplier responses, lead negotiations, and finalize contracts.
  • Draft and present RTAs (Recommendations to Award) and ensure contract signatures.
• Subsidiary Support
  • Guide subsidiaries through the tender process from strategy to award.
  • Assist in preparing submission files and support leading segments in tender construction.
• Documentation & Systems
  • Prepare standard documents and ensure accurate data entry in Ariba.
  • Monitor supplier and subsidiary participation throughout the tender process.
  • Consolidate information and support meeting organization and follow-ups.
• Packaging & Accessories Segment Support
  • Coordinate documentation and analysis during consultations and tenders.
  • Assist in supplier database management, qualification, and reporting.
• Purchasing Process Execution
  • Under supervision, manage end-to-end purchasing processes from consultation to contract finalization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract negotiation and purchasing
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., Ariba)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills