Job description

Company culture :

Manpower Agences operates within a highly balanced culture, where collaboration plays a key role in the work environment. The company values close leadership, trust and collective engagement, while placing equal importance on performance and achieving results. This dynamic is supported by a structured organizational approach, promoting rigor, efficiency and quality execution. Openness to innovation further strengthens this balance, supporting adaptability in an evolving market.

As part of our business development, we are looking for a Procurement Specialist responsible for managing the entire purchasing process, from defining needs to contracting and monitoring supplier performance.

The position holder will work closely with internal stakeholders and global purchasing teams to ensure cost optimization, risk management, and compliance with company policies.

Main missions
Purchasing and Sourcing Management
Manage end-to-end purchasing processes (Source-to-Contract).
Conduct tenders (RFI, RFQ, RFP) for local purchasing categories, in line with the global purchasing strategy.
Analyze and evaluate supplier proposals to identify the best solutions in terms of cost, quality, and performance.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies adapted to business needs.
Identify opportunities for optimization and cost reduction while maintaining the expected level of service.
Supplier Management
Manage the supplier integration, qualification, and administrative follow-up process.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance through quality, cost, and deadline indicators.
Participate in resolving commercial and contractual disputes.
Contract Management
Prepare, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers.
Ensure contractual compliance and adherence to internal, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure the creation, updating, and tracking of contracts in purchasing tools (Ariba or equivalent).
Ensure the accuracy and availability of contractual documentation.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
Be the primary point of contact for local stakeholders on all purchasing and contract-related matters.
Collaborate with business teams to understand needs, define specifications, and develop procurement strategies.
Ensure alignment of purchasing activities with Group policies, tools, and processes.
Work in coordination with global purchasing teams to deploy international standards and initiatives.
Governance, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, internal procedures, and applicable regulations.
Participate in audits, reporting activities, and documentary controls.
Promote ethical, transparent, and sustainable purchasing practices.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects, digitalization, and harmonization of purchasing processes.
Analyze spending data to measure savings achieved and identify areas for improvement.

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Management, or equivalent.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, or supplier management.
Proficiency in Source-to-Contract processes and negotiation techniques.
Experience in managing tenders, contracts, and supplier relationships.
Good knowledge of purchasing and e-procurement tools (ideally SAP Ariba, SAP, or equivalent).
Ability to analyze spending, supplier data, and performance indicators.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong negotiation, influencing, and problem-solving abilities.
Organized, rigorous, and attentive to detail.
Good understanding of procurement compliance, governance, and risk management issues.
A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work in an international and matrix environment.
Proficiency in French and a good level of professional English, both written and spoken.

What we offer
An international and collaborative work environment.
Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.
Access to continuous training and skills development programs.
Involvement in strategic and transformation projects for purchasing.
An attractive compensation package including fixed salary, bonus, and social benefits.
A culture that promotes innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement.