Senior Strategic Purchaser - Indirects - Paris

1st Executive Ltd; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global manufacturing firm is seeking a Senior Strategic Purchaser specializing in indirect categories like Professional Services and BPO. Located in Paris, this role involves managing a spend portfolio of approximately €50 million and shaping procurement strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and French. Join us to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in strategic purchasing or category management within a multinational environment.
• Proven ability to manage high‑value spend and negotiate complex agreements.
• Fluency in English & French is a must.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for major indirect categories.
• Develop and execute category roadmaps for cost optimisation.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with international suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for alignment.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.
• Support broader organisational transformation through procurement leadership.

Connaissances

Strategic purchasing

Indirect procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Description du poste

Senior Strategic Purchaser - Indirect Categories (Professional Services, BPO & Fleet)

Location : Paris

Industry : Global Manufacturing

Spend Responsibility : ~€50M

Contract : Permanent

Are you ready to utilise your strategic impact within a global organisation undergoing significant growth and transformation? This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of high-value indirect categories and shape procurement strategy across a complex, international environment.

As Senior Strategic Purchaser, you will manage a spend portfolio of approximately €50 million across Professional Services, BPO providers, and Fleet. You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders, influence key commercial decisions, and drive value creation through innovative sourcing strategies, supplier optimisation, and long‑term partnership development.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for major indirect categories, with full ownership of spend, strategy, and supplier relationships.
• Develop and execute category roadmaps that deliver cost optimisation, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and long‑term contracts with high‑value international suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between purchasing strategy, business needs, and operational performance.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for innovation, consolidation, and risk reduction.
• Support the organisation's broader transformation and growth initiatives through proactive procurement leadership.

What You Bring

• Solid experience in strategic purchasing or category management within a multinational environment.
• Strong indirect procurement expertise—ideally covering professional services, BPO, fleet, or similar categories.
• Proven ability to manage high‑value spend and negotiate complex agreements.
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Analytical, structured, and comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• Fluency in English & French is a must.

Why Join?

You'll be part of a global manufacturing group investing heavily in innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. The organisation offers the scale to work on impactful, cross‑border projects, yet the agility to make meaningful contributions and shape procurement strategy.

If you're looking for a strategic role with real ownership, visibility, and international scope—this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while advancing your career in a dynamic, forward‑thinking global business.