Strategic Buyer

Cogs; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A dynamic technology firm in Lyon is looking for a Strategic Buyer to manage relationships with strategic industrial suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and several years of experience in industrial purchasing, as well as strong communication skills. This role involves significant travel primarily within Europe and Turkey and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for innovation and collaboration across departments.

Prestations

Positive work environment

Opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in industrial purchasing.
• Fluency in English for international communications.
• Interest in technical products.

Responsabilités

• Manage supplier relationships and contracts.
• Conduct technological and competitive monitoring.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives with project teams.
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with other company sites for negotiations.

Connaissances

Supplier relationship management

Technical knowledge of industrial products

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Formation

University degree

Description du poste

This is your chance to join a dynamic team and play a key role in sourcing and managing critical components. As a Strategic Buyer , you'll be responsible for a portfolio of strategic industrial suppliers (motors and electronics) that contribute to air handling units, fire protection systems, and more.

Here's what you'll do:

• Manage supplier relationships: Oversee a panel of suppliers, handling upfront sourcing, contracts, annual negotiations, and project collaboration.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Conduct technological and competitive monitoring to ensure your supplier portfolio offers cutting-edge solutions.
• Drive innovation and efficiency: Partner with project teams to leverage supplier expertise and implement cost-reduction initiatives (resourcing, value engineering).
• Ensure supplier excellence: Evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate for success: Coordinate activities with other company sites to conduct joint negotiations and optimize purchasing strategies.

Travel is a key aspect of this role, primarily within Europe and Turkey.

Are you the ideal candidate?

• Proven experience is key: Hold a university degree and several years of experience in industrial purchasing.
• Technical know-how a plus: Possess a strong interest in technical products
• Team player with strong communication skills: Collaborate effectively, participate in internal projects, and represent your profession with confidence.
• International mindset: Fluency in English is essential for interacting with international contacts.

Join a company that values its employees and fosters a positive work environment. You'll work closely with colleagues across various departments (R&D, logistics), as well as collaborate with counterparts from other company locations.