Senior Buyer (M/F)

We are seeking a Senior Buyer (M/F) to join our team based in Nanterre (France, 92).

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Buyer (M/F) is responsible for managing the complete purchasing cycle for assigned Material Requisitions and purchasing packages, including high-value and/or high-criticality packages, from bidder list definition and enquiry issuance through negotiation, Purchase Order award, execution and close-out.

The role ensures that purchasing activities are performed in accordance with Project requirements, approved Procurement strategies, schedule, budget while maintaining close coordination with Engineering, Project Procurement Management and all relevant project functions.

The Senior Buyer is expected to operate with a degree of autonomy, lead complex commercial and contractual negotiations and contribute to the definition and implementation of the appropriate purchasing strategy.

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Recommends Bidder Lists for allocated MRs
• Sets up and manages enquiries and purchase orders using the Group IT Tools
• Carries out commercial and contractual negotiations up to supplier selection
• Ensures a close collaboration with Engineeing to finalise technical and commercial clarifications within scheduled cycle
• Compiles and issues purchase order, ensures acceptance without comments
• Manages all changes of scope during the purchase order execution --> issue of amendments
• Manages close out of purchase orders and feedback on vendor performance

ROLE DIMENSION

• Operates with a high level of autonomy on high-criticality and/or high-value Material Requisitions and purchasing packages.
• Takes ownership of the complete purchasing cycle for assigned packages.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and ensure an effective link between the Project and the Purchasing Section.
• Contributes to purchasing strategy definition together with the Section Head and PPM.
• Executes all activities in full compliance with Procurement principles, ethics, internal procedures, Project Procurement requirements and approved strategies.
• Technical diploma, Engineering degree, Business degree or other relevant educational background.

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internally: Section Head, Project Procurement Manager, Engineering, Project Manager, Legal, Finance, Post Order , Transport and Logistics

Externally: Suppliers

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGS

Technical diploma, Engineering degree, Business degree or other relevant educational background.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong procurement and sourcing capabilities

Commercial evaluation

Negotiation

• Supplier selection
• Purchase Order management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Together, let’s be part of the solution!
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