Lead Buyer Global Storage & Road Transportation MEA

Overview

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At Adisseo, we cherish the value of diversity whatever it may be.

The Lead Buyer Global Storage & EMEA Road Transportation is responsible for acquiring the goods and services necessary for the company’s operations for the following scope :Storage activities, bulk & packed, all zones excluding China

Europe : shore facilities for exports

Other zones (excluding China) : shore facilities for imports and supply routes to final customer

Road transportation MEA (2M€, FY spends) : mainly packed mode

She/He uses the tools and methods defined by the Corporate Purchasing Department and is responsible for the P2P (Purchase to Pay) process for the segment.

She/He insure the reporting to corporate (savings, etc…)She/He negotiates with selected suppliers to obtain the best quality at the best price, while respecting budget constraints, deadlines, and governance rules.

Responsibilities

Gather and analyze functional requirements and specifications from internal stakeholders

Establish ad hoc Purchasing strategies

Identify potential suppliers (RFI – Request For Information)

Launch tenders and requests for quotations (RFQ – Request For Quotations)

Establish a comparison grid to compare the offers, integrating and weighting all key selection criteria

Analyze the offers (TCO – Total Cost of Ownership) and conduct negotiations up to supplier selection

Draft contractual terms with the support of the legal department, establish purchase contracts including key company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

Manage supplier relationships, ensure proper contract execution, and handle potential disputes

Evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits, monitor claims, and implement corrective actions if necessary

Ensure competitive intelligence, monitor market trends and developments, anticipate supply risks, and maintain a panel of suppliers capable of ensuring competitive and innovative supply

Comply with standards and regulations, particularly regarding safety, quality, sustainability, and ethics (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures and the company’s quality policy

Provide reports and analyses to monitor the performance of the Purchasing function and compliance with budget commitments

Participate in compliance audits

Qualifications

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Ability to analyze and synthesize needs and offers

Good knowledge of purchasing techniques and the related segments

Good knowledge of IT tools (ERP, Xls, Word)

Curiosity and rigor, organizational skills, and priority management

Strong ethics and respect for confidentiality

Team spirit and ability to interface within matrix organizations

English proficiency

Prior minimum 5 years’ experience in a Purchasing in a similar role is mandatory

Prior experience minimum 5 years’ experience in a Storage and/or transportation company is a plus

Ability to work in a team and interact with various stakeholders. Will be part of a global purchasing network with a lot of remote interactions. Will have to seek support from other Purchasing Leaders

Responsiveness, adaptability, and proactivity

What we offer

Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.

Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.

Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.

Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.