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For our client, a technology leader in air conditioning equipment and systems for indoor air quality, we are looking for a Purchasing Manager who will report directly to the Managing Director.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing & operational procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary for industrial operations and facility management.

Your responsabilities :

• This role ensures that purchasing activities predominant in overall profitability are cost-effective, timely, and aligned with the company’s production needs, the quality standards and the strategy of the company.
• You lead and develop the purchasing team in operational sourcing and tactical negotiation dimensions, balancing assignments and setting clear goals & measurable KPIs.
• You negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure optimal balance between pricing, quality and delivery patterns while having also a strong focus on overall working capital objectives.
• You develop and implement procurement strategies that support production schedules, cost targets and product mix evolutions through constant enhancing of forecasting systems involving production, design, R&D, business development and finance teams
• You become an expert in internal management systems (ie. ERP+) to be mastered, properly configurated, regularly updated and further enhanced for continuous improvement.
• You maintain an document clear efficient procedures & organize agreement’s traceability for management follow-up, trainings and ISO purposes.
• You monitor supplier performance with corrective action plans when needed (score cards) and maintain strong vendor’s relationships to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.
• You are able to identify and mitigate supply chain risks by organizing minimum dual sourcing based on clear standard specifications for all (critical) components combined with contingency planning.
• You develop with R&D support, innovative mindset with suppliers to ensure sustainability solutions towards 2030 target for reducing GHG emissions intensity by 52%.
• You liaise with other entities for suppliers acting for applying the full possible leverage. Visit suppliers on site for assessing vendor’s capabilities.
• You analyze market trends and document structured market intelligence for proper strategic decisions and defining annual budgets with savings program.

Your Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• You have a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• You benefit from 5 yeard of experience in industrial purchasing or supply chain management.
• You have knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials is a real plus.
• You are fluent in English and French.

Your Key Competencies will be :

• Strategic thinking and decision-making while also hands-on attitude
• Cooperative leadership style (internal/external customers) & Team development
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Cost, quality, service mindset
• Supplier relationship management

Our offer :

• A permanent contract with a leading supplier group in the indoor environment sector.
• A real stepping stone in your career in terms of development within a close-knit and committed team.
• A nice salary package with your responsibilities, with attractive extra-legal benefits.