Commodity Buyer

We are looking for a Raw Material Commodity Buyer to join our European team, based on France, In this role, you will operate in a truly international environment and take ownership of developing and executing raw material commodity strategies, processes, and key purchasing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement strategy for key raw material commodities, managing a 20 - 30M EUR spend across 6 countries.
• Lead allocation processes in partnership with Logistics to secure optimal cost advantages.
• Develop and execute regional commodity strategies aligned with global direction from HQ and the Regional Commodity Manager.
• Shape and optimize the supplier base to deliver competitive cost, quality, sustainability, and reliability.
• Drive multi ‑ country commodity projects informed by plant needs, spend insights, and market analysis.
• Lead supplier negotiations, tenders, contracts, and long ‑ term agreements to maximize value creation.
• Evaluate supplier performance across sustainability, delivery, quality, risk exposure, and overall supply ‑ base health.
• Align demand and material priorities with suppliers through accurate forecasting and planning.
• Maintain high ‑ quality purchasing master data to ensure system integrity and operational reliability.
• Oversee pricing management across quotations, contracts, and planning cycles.
• Oversee contract management to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely renewals.
• Support internal and external audits across the region.
• Collaborate with local functions to ensure adherence to Prysmian governance, guidelines, and procedures.

Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain role, with a strong understanding of procurement processes, category management, and organizational structures.
• Solid expertise in market intelligence, purchasing strategies, cost‑improvement initiatives, and procurement best practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Self‑driven and results‑oriented, demonstrating agility in managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving business needs.
• Experience working in a matrix organization is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including data analysis and data management proficiency.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP is highly preferred or other ERP systems.
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Fluency in English is required.
• We look forward to welcoming motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to our success and grow with us!
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