The mission of the Lead Buyer, is to manage and optimize Non-Trade (Indirect) Procurement activities across North Africa, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and category management in support of CEVA's business objectives, compliance standards, and cost optimization targets.

The role is accountable for delivering category performance, implementing procurement strategies, and driving value through strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Lead Buyer identifies business needs, leads procurement initiatives, supports the deployment of global agreements, and promotes procurement best practices and purchasing excellence across the organization.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Procurement & Category Management

• Participate in the definition of category strategies at local level in line with CEVA procurement objectives.
• Lead the implementation of local procurement strategies across the organization.
• Conduct needs analysis for assigned procurement categories.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and commercial commitments.

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Conduct supplier sourcing and market intelligence activities.
• Manage tendering processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions aligned with company objectives.
• Support the rollout and adherence to global supplier agreements.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Act as the main interface between procurement and internal stakeholders.
• Foster cooperation between global, regional, and local procurement organizations.
• Communicate sourcing decisions and negotiated agreements to stakeholders.
• Support the definition and deployment of procurement processes and best practices.
• Promote and develop procurement culture across the organization.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in finance, Purchasing, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, business, or sales functions.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience working in a multi-site, multi-activity, multi-entity, and international environment.
• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or industrial environments would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement methodologies and category management.
• Experience in market intelligence and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, policies, and standards.
• Fluent in French and English.

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project and transversal management abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive change.
• Creativity and innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Desired Candidate Profile

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in finance, Purchasing, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, business, or sales functions.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience working in a multi-site, multi-activity, multi-entity, and international environment.
• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or industrial environments would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement methodologies and category management.
• Experience in market intelligence and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, policies, and standards.
• Fluent in French and English.

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project and transversal management abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive change.
• Creativity and innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.