Senior Strategic Purchaser - Indirects - Paris

1st Executive Ltd; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Strategic Purchaser in Paris. This role involves managing a spend portfolio of approximately €50 million, developing sourcing strategies, and negotiating contracts in the indirect categories such as Professional Services and BPO. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic purchasing experience, expert negotiation skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders at a senior level. Fluency in both English and French is essential, providing an opportunity to impact procurement strategies within a dynamic global business.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in strategic purchasing or category management within a multinational environment.
• Strong indirect procurement expertise covering professional services, BPO, fleet, or similar categories.
• Proven ability to manage high-value spend and negotiate complex agreements.

Responsabilités

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for major indirect categories.
• Develop and execute category roadmaps for cost optimisation.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with high-value suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

Description du poste

Senior Strategic Purchaser - Indirects - Paris

Contact:

Nick Cooke

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

J692091_1764673248

Published:

2 days ago

Expiry date:

2026-01-01

Startdate:

ASAP

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.