Strategic Purchaser

to drive cost competitiveness, quality, innovation, and supply risk mitigation across a complex, multi-site manufacturing footprint and global supply chain network.

• 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.
• Develop and implement category strategies for key technological components and materials in collaboration with global and site-based purchasing teams.
• Proactively identify and on-board strategic suppliers aligned with innovation, cost, quality, and sustainability goals.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract finalization for new product platforms, leveraging total cost of ownership (TCO) and life-cycle management principles.
• Facilitate early supplier involvement and co-development activities with critical suppliers and engineering teams.
• Monitor global technology trends and market intelligence to identify new sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards, including ESG, conflict minerals, export control, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the maturity of the company’s global sourcing governance model.
• Act as a bridge between HQ strategy and local/site execution, ensuring consistency and synergy across the global manufacturing network.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in global strategic procurement or sourcing within a high-tech, international multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within a global organization and coordinating with cross-functional, cross-cultural teams.
• Proven track record in supplier development, negotiations, and contract management. Internationally, including the APAC region.
• Fluent in French and English, any other language a plus.

• Solid understanding of New Product Development processes, especially in a technology-driven context.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities across technical and commercial stakeholders.
• SAP knowledge a definite plus.