Strategic Category Leader, External Services (Europe)

Air Liquide; Bagneux; Presencial; EUR 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Air Liquide, a global leader in industrial gases, seeks a seasoned Strategic Procurement Leader to oversee external intellectual services across Europe. You will guide executive demand shaping, governance, and value-driven commercial structures while accelerating digital buying platforms and ensuring robust cost management.

You will partner with C-suite leaders and country directors to transform sourcing, optimize spend, and drive EBITDA impact through strategic procurement initiatives across

Formación

• 7+ years of progressive strategic procurement leadership experience.
• Fluent English required; French or other European languages are a plus.
• Experience negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and complex vendor contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Architect the external intellectual services strategy for Europe across Strategy, Tax & Legal, Audit, HR and Engineering Design offices.
• Shift procurement culture from transactional sourcing to strategic demand management.
• Accelerate digital buying platforms and enforce robust corporate governance.
• Structure value-driven commercial models and govern spend with senior leadership input.

Conocimientos

Strategic procurement

Executive leadership

MSA negotiation

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Educación

Master's degree in Business/Law/Finance/Supply Chain

Descripción del empleo

Air Liquide, a global leader in industrial gases, seeks a seasoned Strategic Procurement Leader to oversee external intellectual services across Europe. You will guide executive demand shaping, governance, and value-driven commercial structures while accelerating digital buying platforms and ensuring robust cost management.

You will partner with C-suite leaders and country directors to transform sourcing, optimize spend, and drive EBITDA impact through strategic procurement initiatives across