Project Purchasing Team Lead

OverviewPosition : Project Purchasing Team Lead – PWR TransmissionOrganizationFunction : PurchasingCountry : FranceLocation : La DéfenseSupervisor : Director of Project PurchasingContextProject Purchasing is serving all projects in Nexans PWR TransmissionProject Purchasing is responsible for all project purchasing activities (except raw materials and chartering) for the different project portfolios in Nexans PWR TransmissionThis team also provides resources to Tender Subcontracting in close cooperation with Director of Tender Subcontracting and Subcontractor Relationship ManagementProject Purchasing (35+ purchasers) is divided into 6 purchasing teams (France, UK, Northern Europe / Asia, Mediterranean, US and Transversal) each led by a team lead for each of Nexans PWR Transmission project portfolioAll Purchasers, Senior Purchasers and Purchasing Managers within one team report to their Team LeadAll the Team Leads reports to Director of Project PurchasingPurposeManaging Project purchasing requirements for the portfolio including resourcesAccountable and responsible for establishing the strategy, planning, follow-up and execution of purchasing activities for PWR Transmission project portfolioResponsible for organising the purchasing activities in accordance with Clients’ requirements for PWR Transmission project portfolioEnsure high quality and efficient project execution by close follow up of resources within the team, suppliers, contracts and deliveriesAreas of responsibilityResponsible for a team of Project Purchasing Managers, Senior Project Purchasers and / or Project PurchasersResponsible for allocating team members to PWR Transmission projects within his / her portfolio, in agreement with the Director of Project PurchasingBe a mentor for team members, identify competencies gaps and contribute to competence developmentEnsure the team members and the purchasing process follow strictly the General Management Procedures (GMP), Nexans Purchasing Model and Project ModelEnsure the team is setting up and implementing the defined purchasing strategies adapted to the complexity of the packageReview the team activity (procurement plan, P&L costing, subcontracting activities, KPIs) and provide regular updates to the Director of Project PurchasingProvide guidance and support negotiation on closing of large subcontractsSupport and promote optimization, improvement and standardization of purchasing procedures and processesContribute to good relations and network with other discipline and support functions within the Projects and Sales & Marketing organizationsParticipate in project meetings and meetings with suppliersExpected resultsMake sure the team uses PLM as per Nexans procedure; Store all RfQ, PO, emails with suppliers in PLM, TeamCenter; and when available uses the new functionalities of the PLMEnsure that Project Purchasing Process in Nexans Project Model works as a useful tool for project purchasersEnsure purchasing within the portfolio is done as per Nexans Project Model and Nexans Corporate Purchasing Rules (POM), Nexans General Management Procedures (GMP) and PWR Transmission purchasing proceduresEnsure good working conditions and a high competence level in Project Purchasing team and mentor Purchasers and Senior Purchasers of the teamEnsure good coordination with all tender & project teams ; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to Nexans Standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reporting, performance reviews and KPI targetsBe fair with the suppliers and ensure that tenders are competitive and obtain valid quotes from suppliersRequired skills and qualificationsFluent in English and French, Norwegian is a plusMaster degree in Engineering , Business or Supply ChainMinimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Category Management / Supply Chain with proven records of fruitful negotiations or commercial achievements. Project purchasing experience is preferredPrevious management experienceExtensive experience from international negotiationsExperience from any of the following industries : oil, gas, offshore, onshore, maritime, constructionPractical experience with ERP systems (eg SAP)Team player / Organised / Ability to coordinate many stakeholders and keep good track of discussionsProactive, efficient and able to achieve resultsHigh working capacity and ability to multitask #J-18808-Ljbffr