Group Procurement Director F/H

Important note:

• Fluency in both English and French is required, as you will interact daily with international teams and stakeholders.
• This position requires a strong on-site presence at the Group's headquarters near Orléans (Boigny-sur-Bionne - 45). While occasional remote working is possible, the successful candidate is expected to spend the majority of their time on-site, with occasional international travel to the Group's entities.

As Group Procurement Director, you will define and lead the Group's procurement strategy to build a competitive, resilient and high-performing global supplier network. Your role will have a direct impact on the Group's competitiveness, project profitability and supply chain security across all business units.

You will play a key role in supporting the company's growth by driving procurement transformation, harmonising practices across international entities and developing strong strategic supplier partnerships.

Your main responsibilities include:

Define and drive the Group Procurement Strategy

• Develop and deploy the Group procurement strategy and governance across all entities
• Define sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
• Establish and enforce cost reduction roadmaps, procurement standards, contractual frameworks and make-or-buy policies
• Ensure early procurement involvement during bids and project design to maximise competitiveness

Lead the Procurement Function

• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and supplier selection to contract management and supplier performance
• Develop and maintain a global supplier panel
• Standardise procurement tools, processes and cost estimation methodologies
• Lead supplier performance reviews and manage escalation with strategic suppliers

Deliver Business Performance

• Drive procurement contribution to project margins, cost competitiveness and operational risk reduction
• Develop KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement performance
• Ensure supplier reliability in terms of quality, lead time and delivery performance
• Lead supplier risk management, including shortages, obsolescence and dependency mitigation
• Drive supplier consolidation and long-term strategic partnerships
• Manage crisis situations involving critical suppliers