Function
Within the Group Finance Department of Limagrain, and reporting to the Group Indirect Procurement Director, you will be responsible for the Transportation, Logistics, Packaging & Material Handling category. In this role, you will contribute to the deployment of Category Management practices in collaboration with, and in support of, the various Limagrain Business Lines.
As the recognized expert for your market, you will be accountable for the performance of your category of goods and services and will continuously strive to improve purchasing conditions and supplier performance.
Main Goal
By joining us, you will be responsible for:
• Defining the procurement strategy and purchasing policy for your category and associated sub-categories (Transportation, Logistics, Packaging and Material Handling), following a Category Management approach.
• Driving procurement performance by optimizing acquisition conditions for related products and services through a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach, leveraging effective sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Selecting, managing and optimizing a panel of high-performing and reliable suppliers capable of meeting Limagrain Group's expectations and requirements. You will further develop the existing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework by planning and leading regular Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs) with strategic partners.
• Supporting the various Group Business Units in developing supplier partnerships through the facilitation of regular Business Reviews (BRs). As the category expert, you will participate in local negotiations requiring your market expertise.
• Acting as the key owner of supplier partnerships, leading regular Operational Committees (COMOPs) with project teams to ensure objectives and timelines defined in the annual procurement plan are achieved.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures, in collaboration with the Procurement Process Excellence Manager, to ensure the sustainability of our purchasing policy.
• Ensuring that all internal policies (Compliance, HSE, CSR, Risk Management) are understood and implemented across the Group procurement network, supplier portfolio, and all internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the Group Legal teams in supplier contract negotiations and renewals, monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting your purchasing category, and managing potential disputes.
• Producing regular reports and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for your category, supporting the Finance Department in the annual budgeting process, and proposing continuous improvement plans to enhance economic performance.
What we expect of you
• Master's degree (Master's level / Bac+5) in Procurement, Business, or a related field with a specialization in Purchasing.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a similar Category Management role.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following areas: Transportation, Logistics, Packaging and Material Handling, ideally gained within large international and matrix organizations.
• Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations in demanding and competitive environments while balancing business interests and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Sound knowledge of business law and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, enabling effective work in an international environment.
• Comfortable operating in evolving organizations undergoing process and operational transformation, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Your benefits and working environment
What We Offer
• Executive status ("Cadre") under a working time arrangement of 213 working days per year.
• Personalized onboarding and development programs, including training opportunities and mobility support.
• A friendly and collaborative work environment in modern offices located in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, including a performance-based variable component.
• Profit-sharing scheme.
• Company retirement savings plan (PERU).
• Remote working policy allowing up to two days per week.
• Company restaurant with employer contribution.
• Work-life balance benefits, including childcare facilities, multi-sport programs, and a carpooling network.
• Active Works Council (CSE) offering a variety of social and cultural activities.
If you are excited by this opportunity and believe your experience matches the profile we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and send us your CV!