Nexans donne de l’énergie à la vie par une large gamme de câbles et solutions de câblage qui permet d’accroître la performance de ses clients dans le monde entier. Les équipes du Groupe agissent comme partenaires au service de leurs clients dans quatre principaux domaines d’activités : le transport et la distribution d’énergie (réseaux terrestres et sous-marins) les ressources énergétiques (pétrole et gaz, mines et énergies renouvelables), les transports (routiers, ferroviaires, aériens et maritimes) et le bâtiment (commercial, résidentiel et centres de données). La stratégie de Nexans s’appuie sur une innovation continue des produits, des offres de solutions et de services, mais aussi sur l’implication des équipes, l’accompagnement des clients et l’adoption de procédés industriels sûrs et respectueux de l’environnement. Le site NEXANS FRANCE de Bourg en Bresse recherche son futur Site Purchasing Leader ! The Site Purchasing Leader defines, implements and manages the site purchasing strategy, Group purchasing processes and the local supplier portfolio. He/She conducts market analysis to identify TCO and cost-saving opportunities, qualifies suppliers within his/her scope, and drives negotiations when required. For the Bourg-en-Bresse site, the Site Purchasing Leader will oversee the following activities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">The SPL is responsible for all purchasing activities on the site, regardless of the amounts involved. He/She must define and implement the site's purchasing strategy while meeting the needs of internal customers (quality, cost, lead time, safety, compliance).</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Be responsible for local site purchasing and local vendor management for total expenditure from €0 to €250,000: reassess needs, launch RFI/RFQ, design and implement contracts, and implement and monitor continuous improvement plans.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Support the definition of category strategies for the Business Units, in line with the Group vision and BU roadmap, and ensure alignment of Group, BU and site purchasing practices.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Act as level 1 escalation point for PSS operations for the site(s) within his/her responsibility (purchases < €50,000).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">For purchases > €250,000, be responsible of the purchasing strategy, purchasing performance and the implementation of contracts and/or agreements negotiated.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Collaborate with the non-production purchasing COE for all purchases over €250,000.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Collaborate with the Category Manager for raw materials of his/her Business Group for all CAPEX and production purchases above €250,000.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Report to the Plant Manager and act as the guarantor of purchasing performance and all purchasing activities related to the site.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ensure full compliance with and deployment of Nexans standard purchasing processes and policies at site level.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Drive the implementation of transversal Group purchasing initiatives within his/her scope.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Act as SAP Key-User (MM module) for purchasing-related activities.</li> </ul> For the Plainfaing site, the Site Purchasing Leader will oversee the following specific activities: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Be responsible for local site procurement on key categories: wood, steel fittings and profiles, plywood, CAPEX, subcontracted activities, and transport.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Define sourcing strategies, run RFI/RFQ processes, negotiate and manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure availability and optimal TCO conditions for the above categories.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ensure that Eurocable follows Group purchasing processes and benefits from the best supplier conditions available within Nexans.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement performance and supplier collaboration.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Report to the Plant Manager on the procurement performance of the site and key purchasing KPIs.</li> </ul> Expected results <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Contribute to the site P&L improvement plan.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Optimize payment terms in line with Group guidelines to support cash and working capital performance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Ensure the deployment and application of Group contracts within his/her scope and Business Unit.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Increase the use of Group contracts with effective multi-site application whenever relevant.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Coordinate purchasing results and action plans effectively with the Plant Manager.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Lead negotiations on strategic projects such as CAPEX investments and key raw materials.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Identify, assess and mitigate supplier risks and dependencies to secure business continuity.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Monitor and improve supplier performance (supplier evaluation, audits, development plans, etc.).</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Coordinate purchasing shared services and Centers of Excellence (COE) supporting the site.</li> </ul> Profile & Qualifications <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent field.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an industrial environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Fluent in spoken and written French and English.</li> </ul> Leadership & Decision-Making <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Assume responsibility for actions and projects within his/her scope, and make decisions with accountability.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Take initiative and act with confidence, autonomy and proactivity.</li> </ul> Results & Customer Orientation <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Deliver results and meet internal and external customer expectations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Set high standards for quality and quantity, and consistently meet commitments.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Work in a structured, organized and methodical way.</li> </ul> Entrepreneurial & Financial Mindset <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and performance orientation, with a strong focus on value creation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Good financial acumen and ability to understand P&L and TCO impacts of purchasing decisions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret data and translate it into action plans.</li> </ul> Purchasing Expertise <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Master the purchasing value chain and more specifically:</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Sourcing and e-sourcing platforms (e-auctions, bidding strategies, physical auctions, etc.)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Contracting, contract management and deployment</li> </ul> Personal Skills <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Strong resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'FuturaA Bk BT', sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally</li> </ul>

Site Purchasing Leader Bourg / Plainfaing (Bourg en Bresse, 01, FR, 01003) @ NEXANS FRANCE

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