About this role
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.
The Position IS Purchasing Key User - APAC
Job Summary JOB PURPOSE Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people, and creating an environment where our 12,500 employees around the globe can thrive. We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in. This position is part of the Purchasing Process & Tools team and reports to the “APAC Purchasing Process & Tools Lead”. The IS Purchasing Key User APAC is responsible for supporting the APAC team in the implementation of the Purchasing Information System project. He/She will be part of a project team and is accountable for all project streams, including:
• Local coordination & completion of the site activities towards the IS Purchasing tool of each APAC wave
• Propose IS Purchasing tool enhancements in the maintenance phase
• Promote the tool & support the end-users within his/her geographical scope
• Align with the CORE team
The Purchasing Process & Tools team consists of 12 people in India (6), Greece (3), France (2), and Mexico (1).
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
• Geographical scope: Worldwide with a focus on APAC & China
• User number: ~200 worldwide / ~50 in APAC
• Tools to master: Ivalua, SAP S/4, Transporeon, Ecovadis platform
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES For the solution deployment & continuous improvement
• Serve as the primary point of contact for specific business applications
• Provide expert-level support and guidance to end-users
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance application efficiency
• Deliver training programs for application users
• Monitor and analyze application usage metrics to drive improvements
• Troubleshoot complex issues and escalate to appropriate teams when necessary
• Establish a trusty relationship with users and stakeholders
• Participate in change management processes
• Is part of the “Support to Buyers” workstream and support the Purchasing Community on any specific topic
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS Inside the company
• Hierarchically attached to the Process & Tools APAC Lead based in Hyderabad, India
• Interdependencies with the Opera project (SAP S/4 implementation)
• Manage the different stakeholders’ teams and liaise with the Master Data Community
Outside the company ● Ivalua representatives JOB SPECIFICATIONS Education and Experience requirements Essential
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
• 3 years of practical experience in the purchasing process & tools (Source to Contract)
• Experience in a Global organization with competing priorities and ambiguous requirements
• Fluent or native English speaker
• Experience in the Procure to Pay process and SAP
Desirable
• Experience with Ivalua software is a plus
• G Suite (Google sheet, slides, doc, drive, etc) in Plus
• Fluent in any additional Asian language (Chinese, …)
• Experience of working within a culturally diverse global company
Soft skills and abilities Leads self & Leads others
• Self-driven and able to work with autonomy
• Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure, and a moving context
• Flexible working hours to accommodate diverse geographic locations
Communicates & Collaborates
• Project Management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Good presentation and communication skills across multiple levels of the organization, including senior management
• Ability to bring enthusiasm to the user’s community
Delivers results
• Problem-solving ability with a rigorous mindset
Drives improvement
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Keen attention to detail
Position Type Full timeand Permanent
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@ imerys.com
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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.