Lead Buyer (It/Telecom )

The Company

The world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and €4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys' solutions contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.comThe PositionLead buyer (IT/Telecom )Job SummaryKey Task & Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance's of the IT/Telecom Global Category Manager
• Work in close collaboration with IT function as primary internal stakeholder (mainly located in Europe)
• End to end purchasing process management
• Report purchasing performance (savings)
• Supportive of purchasing digitalization (E-procurement)
• Manage RFP's corresponding to IT roadmap/business needs (ex : software; hardware; networks; cybersecurity…)
• Negotiate prices and contract with suppliers (editors; resellers….)
• Manage contracts renewals; renegotiation
• Implement strategies defined at category level ( interlock with regions to track evidences)
• Handle all administrative tasks related to category management (contract database update; suppliers reporting collection and consolidation; business reviews preparation..)
• Support APAC purchasing team on spot projects (in various categories)

Profile

• Minimum 4 to 6 years' experience in IT/Telecom purchasing (software; hardware; mobility…)
• Knowledge of other indirect purchasing categories is a plus
• English : Fluent
• Strong analytical skills
• Curious about other categories

EDUCATION

• Graduation in Engineering or Technology.

Position TypeFull timeandPermanentOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:recruiting.support@ imerys.comPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Skills: Mobility, Software, IT, Telecom, Hardware

Experience: 4.00-6.00 Years