To drive cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, and supply risk mitigation across a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint and global supply chain network.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN YOUR ROLE
1. Act as the procurement lead for new product development (NPD) initiatives, ensuring sourcing requirements are embedded in the product design process from concept to launch.
2. Develop and implement category strategies for key technological components and materials in collaboration with global and site-based purchasing teams.
3. Proactively identify and on-board strategic suppliers aligned with innovation, cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
4. Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization for new product platforms, leveraging total cost of ownership (TCO) and life-cycle management principles.
5. Facilitate early supplier involvement and co-development activities with critical suppliers and engineering teams.
6. Monitor global technology trends and market intelligence to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
7. Ensure alignment with compliance standards, including ESG, conflict minerals, export control, and other regulatory frameworks.
8. Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the maturity of the company’s global sourcing governance model.
9. Act as a bridge between HQ strategy and local/site execution, ensuring consistency and synergy across the global manufacturing network.
THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU WILL BRING
10. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
11. Minimum 5–7 years of experience in global strategic procurement or sourcing within a high-tech, international multi-site manufacturing environment.
12. Experience working within a global organization and coordinating with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.
13. Proven track record in supplier development, negotiations, and contract management. Internationally, including the APAC region.
14. Fluent in French and English, any other language a plus.
WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD
15. Solid understanding of New Product Development processes, especially in a technology-driven context.
16. Strong analytical and project management skills.
17. Excellent communication and influencing abilities across technical and commercial stakeholders.
18. SAP knowledge a definite plus.