Procurement Segment Leader – Industrial Equipment

Location: Pau, France , Occasional travel within Europe (approx. 3 times per year)

Work Modality: On-site

Expected Start Date: August 15, 2025

Contract Duration: 12 months

Mission Context

As part of the development of its industrial activities, our client is seeking an experienced consultant to lead procurement activities for the “Industrial Equipment” segment.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Monitoring & Supplier Strategy
  • Maintain economic, technological, and competitive intelligence for the segment.
  • Identify new suppliers and monitor the existing supplier panel, including risk assessments.
  • Challenge internal requestors regarding needs and specifications to streamline and consolidate requirements.

• Procurement Process Management
  • Oversee all procurement steps in compliance with internal procedures, the procurement policy, ethics charter, and code of conduct.
  • Contribute to the drafting of pre-qualification and tender documentation for strategic procurements.
  • Independently manage tenders for lower-risk contracts (limited scope and value).
  • Negotiate contracts and spot orders.
  • Draft contracts in accordance with the client’s rules and procedures.
  • Ensure the rollout and operational follow-up of framework agreements across operational sites.

• Contract Execution & Operational Support
  • Monitor the contract and purchase order portfolio.
  • Provide support to field teams for contract management and execution.
  • Ensure proper application of framework agreements negotiated by category managers.
  • Assist operational teams in dispute resolution, in collaboration with legal, insurance, and finance departments.

• Supplier & Performance Monitoring
  • Track purchasing performance and compliance indicators.
  • Monitor supplier performance within the category.
  • Prepare and lead supplier performance reviews and evaluations.
  • Ensure suppliers and requestors are informed of HSE, subcontracting, quality, and environmental policies.
  • Gather and consolidate all required reporting information.

Deliverables

• Final mission report submitted for client approval.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in industrial procurement and sourcing strategy
• Strong command of end-to-end procurement and contract processes
• Knowledge of industrial environments and cross-functional coordination
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Results-oriented with attention to compliance
• Languages: Fluent French & English required