Senior Strategic Purchaser - Indirects - Paris

1st Executive; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global manufacturing firm in Paris is seeking a Senior Strategic Purchaser to lead strategic sourcing for indirect categories, managing a spend of approximately €50 million. This role involves negotiating complex agreements, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving value through innovative procurement strategies. Candidates should possess significant experience in strategic purchasing, strong stakeholder management skills, and fluency in both English and French. Join a dynamic organization and make a substantial impact on procurement strategy.

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.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements with international suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Monitor market trends and supplier performance.

Connaissances

Strategic purchasing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Fluency in English

Fluency in French

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.