FRENCH INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER/Insurance/prof services

This client is a major non-profit and they are looking for a French speaker with experience in INDIRECT PROCUREMENT of professional services. The company is going through an exciting period of fundamental change and are reviewing all categories in order to be ready for the challenges ahead within their sector ( food and supply chain). This role is a key appointment and an exciting moment to join the business as the company is looking to innovate and improve. If you have fluent French and a Procurement background, apply here ! FRENCH INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER: Insurance/prof services

TITLE: FRENCH : INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MANAGER: Insurance/prof services

Languages: English ( any other language is an asset )

Category Professional service general; subject matter expertise/knowledge of insurance (across Europe).

Salary : £74, 000 ( comprised of a base of £60k + 10% bonus and car allowance of £7750) additional benefits

Location: This role is Hybrid

Travel involved: Yes.

Sector: Procurement

THE COMPANY

Global foods company. The company is going through a massive digital transformation process at the moment and this will drive even more cost savings and efficiencies. The company is expanding fast and now looking for a talented French speaking Indirect Procurement Manager with experience of buying professional or insurance services from suppliers in France as well as looking at sourcing new suppliers

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast changing, fast paced organisation and to use your knowledge and expertise to “hit the road running” and really make your mark.

This is a key strategic role and you will be working alongside the Head of Indirect to develop and steer indirect professional services procurement strategies right across the EU. You will manage an annual budget will manage new and existing supplier relationships across France, find new suppliers and head up negotiations

New professional services supplier Sourcing/Supplier Management

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, awarding and service implementation
• Constant direct communications to vendors and in-house stakeholders
• Management of the source-to-contract process (sourcing plan, tender, negotiate and contract)
• Undertake services of existing suppliers. Renegotiate where possible
• Source new professional services and insurance providers
• Develop a thorough knowledge of supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity, and expected trends at a local level e.g. mainly Europe

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluent English & French
• Category knowledge of professional service /knowledge of insurance (across Europe).
• Degree
• CIPS Corporate Diploma in Purchasing and/or membership of The Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply
• An understanding of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contracts.
• Proven experience of sourcing (in Procurement) at a local level in France