Procurement Category Manager

As the Procurement Category Manager, you will report to the Head of Strategic Procurement and Responsible Sourcing and will contribute to the Maison's global procurement strategy, being responsible for defining and managing the procurement strategy across the full scope of indirect categories (Events, Digital, Content, Facilities Management, etc.).

The objective is to optimize value, reduce costs, manage supplier risks, and ensure compliance, while supporting the strategic objectives of our Maison.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy Definition and Implementation:

• Develop and execute procurement strategy for indirect categories, in alignment with the Maison's global Procurement strategy and Group Procurement guidelines.
• As an expert and advisor on best procurement practices, define optimal, value-driven ways of working with internal Business Owners to increase efficiency.

• Establish and maintain strong collaboration with internal Business Owners to understand their needs and provide effective procurement support for their projects
• Ensure the adoption of Procurement policy and Group guidelines by internal teams
• Collaborate closely with Group Procurement teams and Maisons to foster synergies

• Contribute to suppliers sourcing and ensure Request for Information/Proposal (RFI/RFP) processes
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions to secure the best possible terms for the Maison and coordinate the contractualization process with Group Legal
• Manage risks related to suppliers and contracts

• Monitor and report on category performance (savings, cost avoidance etc.) and propose new KPIs
• Consolidate a follow-up report including all the categories and prepare presentations for management on strategies, achievements, and challenges

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of significant experience in strategic procurement, including at least 3-5 years in indirect categories management, ideally within an international group
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, with a capacity to interact at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to lead complex tenders and projects and high-level negotiations
• Team spirit and leadership
• Results-oriented, problem-solving mindset, proactive, and autonomous
• Fluent in both French and English

• A Welcoming Team: Join our friendly, open-minded, and talented team, where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference.
• Dynamic and Engaging Work: Experience daily activities that are interesting, challenging, and diverse, keeping you engaged and motivated.
• Investment in Your Growth: We are passionate about developing our people, and you will have access to various training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.