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A global logistics company is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager in Paris. This role involves leading a team to develop procurement strategies for subcontracted services across Europe. Candidates must have at least 10 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage contracts effectively. Fluency in English is essential, and traveling up to 25% is expected. The position offers hybrid remote work options, promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our.
Job Description
CHEP is transforming its approach to managing third-party subcontracted service centers across Europe. We are creating a dedicated procurement team to lead strategic sourcing for these operations, driving cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and operational excellence.
As Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager, you will lead a small team and play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our procurement framework for subcontracted service centres. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, deliver immediate impact, and influence the future of our European Network.
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional with a minimum of 10 years’ experience, ideally in outsourcing or subcontractor management at a regional or global level. You should have a proven track record in leading complex negotiations and managing contracts effectively.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategic frameworks that deliver operational improvements and cost efficiencies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you will collaborate across multiple functions and geographies.
Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in additional European languages—such as French, Spanish, Italian, or Polish—will be highly advantageous.
This role also requires flexibility to travel across Europe, with an expectation of up to 25% travel time.
Remote Type
Hybrid Remote
Active Learning, Adaptability, Category Strategy, Contract Management, Cost Management, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Market Analysis, Problem Solving, Procurement Strategies, Procurement Systems, Responsible Sourcing, Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Supplier Performance Management (PM)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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