Strategic Buyer

MicroPort CardioFlow; Clamart; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroPort CardioFlow, based in Clamart, France, seeks a Strategic Buyer to manage key purchasing categories within our Global Purchasing organization. You will define sourcing strategies and lead supplier selections to support cost competitiveness and continuity, across an international network.

The role requires 5+ years in strategic purchasing, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, and fluency in English. Travel may be required as part of duties in a global context.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Purchasing/Supply Chain.
• At least 5 years of strategic purchasing experience in international industrial environment.
• Medical Device or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Strong sourcing strategy, supplier management, negotiation, cost management and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and collaboration skills; able to influence across functions.
• Fluent English; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement mid- and long-term category strategies aligned with the Global Purchasing strategy.
• Identify, assess and select the most appropriate suppliers worldwide; lead RFx processes and negotiations.
• Develop strong and sustainable relationships with suppliers; drive improvement plans for quality, delivery and performance.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation through sourcing, supplier development and technology transfers.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks related to capacity, single sourcing, financial health and supply continuity.
• Collaborate with R&D, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other functions across the organization.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and other tasks may be performed as requested by line manager.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost management

Risk management

International collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Our mission is to strive to create high-tech implantable devices and diagnostic solutions for cardiac diseases, which are accessible to the greatest number of people, while offering valuable services to patients, physicians, hospitals and health care insurers.

As for us, the patient always comes first, we strive daily to deliver medical devices for heart related conditions that help people live longer and healthier lives.

As we continue to strengthen our Global Purchasing organization, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our team in France (Clamart) or Italy (Saluggia).

In this role, you will manage key purchasing categories and supplier relationships within an international environment. You will define and execute sourcing strategies that support our business priorities, combining cost competitiveness, supplier performance, risk management, innovation and business continuity.

You will work closely with R&D, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other key stakeholders across our international organization.

Your missions will be as follows:

Define and implement mid- and long-term category strategies aligned with the Global Purchasing strategy. Monitor supplier markets, technologies and industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities and anticipate future needs.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Selection

Identify, assess and select the most appropriate suppliers worldwide. Lead RFx processes, negotiations and business awards, and optimize the supplier base to support competitiveness, innovation and business continuity.

Develop strong and sustainable relationships with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and, together with Supplier Quality and internal stakeholders, drive improvement plans and address operational issues related to quality, delivery and performance.

Cost Competitiveness & Value Creation

Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through negotiation, value analysis, alternative sourcing, supplier development and technology transfers. Contribute to improving the total cost and competitiveness of the assigned portfolio.

Risk Management & Business Continuity

Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks related to capacity, single sourcing, financial health, obsolescence and supply continuity. Develop appropriate mitigation and alternative sourcing plans.

Cross-functional & Global Collaboration

Partner closely with R&D, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and other functions throughout product development and lifecycle management. Work across our international organization and engage regularly with suppliers and manufacturing sites.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and other tasks inherent to the position may be performed at the request of the line manager

Your profile:

• Experience: Master’s degree in Engineering, Business or Purchasing/Supply Chain, with at least 5 years of strategic purchasing experience in an international industrial environment. Medical Device or another regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Strategic Procurement expertise: Strong capabilities in sourcing strategy, supplier management, negotiation, cost management and risk management.
• Business & collaboration skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively across technical, quality and operational functions.
• International mindset: Fluent English, comfortable working in a multicultural environment and interacting with suppliers and stakeholders worldwide. Willingness to travel as required.

Interested in joining us? We would be pleased to hear from you.