Procurement Lead - Functional Expert (H/F) Massy - France

Procurement Lead – Functional Expert (H/F)

Massy – France

Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a global leader in cloud-based spend management solutions.

Our Company

At Ivalua, we are a global community of experts who believe that digital transformation makes supply chains more sustainable and resilient, while improving supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our cloud spend management platform, which enables major brands to manage spend and suppliers while optimizing profitability, enhancing ESG performance, reducing risk, and improving productivity.

Role Overview

As a Procurement Lead – Functional Expert, you will collaborate closely with clients, partners, and the product team to map complex procurement workflows, optimize functional solutions, and drive continuous improvement. Your functional expertise will be instrumental in strengthening our clients' spend management strategies and ensuring their long‑term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementations of various functional processes (Procure-to-Pay, Source-to-Contract, Supplier Relationship Management) through to go‑live.
• Deploy agentic AI solutions by leveraging procurement domain expertise and natural language processing to adapt AI behaviors to the client’s specific business context.
• Actively work with the Solution Architect during the design phase by sharing best practices, conducting product demonstrations, performing fit‑gap analyses, and taking full functional responsibility for the design document.
• Collaborate closely with solution architects to demonstrate product value and share best practices with the client or partner.
• Support partners during implementation by providing design feedback and conducting configuration reviews during deployments.
• Oversee and contribute to the delivery and deployment plan, ultimately ensuring successful go‑lives.
• Configure the solution and coordinate efforts with other team members to ensure project milestones are met.
• Integrate customer feedback to evaluate and improve product features.
• Provide PMO support and assist with change management initiatives to drive end‑user adoption.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree (Bac +5) in procurement, business/management, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of functional experience in procurement, SRM, and supply chain.
• Prior experience in software and SaaS implementation projects is a plus.
• Proven experience in driving digital transformation via leading cloud procurement platforms, with a strong ability to leverage natural language to drive AI/automation tools.
• Experience in managing client and partner relationships, facilitating workshops, and acting as a trusted advisor.
• Strong functional knowledge of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle, combined with excellent project management skills.
• Relevant certifications in procurement or project management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are highly desirable.

Skills and Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire clients during workshops and build strong collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, agile environment, collaborating closely with clients and partners.
• Autonomous, results‑oriented, proactive, and flexible.
• Ability to coach and mentor peers on procurement and spend management processes.
• Excellent command of English.

Travel

Business travel is required for this position, approximately 25%.

EEO Statement

United by our values, we celebrate diversity and equity in all its dimensions to build an inclusive work environment. To help our customers make their supply chains more efficient, sustainable, and resilient, we rely on our international teams with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity and diversity as drivers of innovation, fostering an inclusive spirit, a productive and enjoyable work environment, and fulfilling career prospects for all Ivaluans.