Procurement Category Manager Indirect (H/F)

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As a Procurement Category Manager Indirect, you will join the Group Procurement Team based in Paris, la Défense.

You will support in category strategy development, program implementation, project management, spend analytics to identify new strategic category opportunities.

You report to the Global Procurement Director Indirect (Travel, Fleet & Business Services).

--> Main missions :

You are directly responsible for the Indirect Categories and execution.

You:

• Develop and implement indirect category strategy for assigned spend
• Manage strategic sourcing initiatives, following a 7-step sourcing methodology. Prepare and execute bid packages utilizing RFIs, RFPs, set appropriate sourcing actions etc.
• Find alternate and innovative ideas to provide business solutions, challenge requirements and specifications to create a competitive advantage
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with regional sourcing leads to understanding regional business needs, market insights, risks and opportunities
• Work with headquarter stakeholders to improve Procurement adoption
• Support savings tracking processes, measure contract compliance, and other key metrics to ensure targets are being met and value is being delivered to the business
• Manage supplier relationships, tracking supplier performance, and communicating performance feedback to suppliers through appropriate scorecard
• Perform Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) reviews with key strategic suppliers
• Provide support to the Global Procurement Director indirect

--> Required qualifications and Experience :

• 3-7 years of professional experience in Sourcing and Procurement with an understanding of best practices and world-class processes
• At least 3 years’ experience in complex & decentralized matrix organizations
• Subject matter expertise in various indirect categories
• Strong understanding of financial measurement; ability to identify and quantify legitimate areas of business benefit (cost savings, avoidance, client satisfaction, quality improvement, etc.)
• Previous global experience working within a multi-national, multi-cultural environment
• English : Fluent

--> Soft skills :

• Ability to drive a global RFP & implement solution in a very challenging environment
• Collaborative team player and leader, able to build a positive work environment
• Strong sense of ownership and sense of urgency, driven and motivated
• Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity
• Capable to perform in a fast-paced, goal-oriented, and time-sensitive environment
• Effective communication and presentation competencies
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills; ability to lead complex global projects and build and execute sourcing strategies
• Effective relationship-building skills and the ability to work with people at all levels in the organization
• Strong negotiation skills

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