Procurement Strategist

As a Procurement Strategist for Salomon, you will play a key role in optimizing our procurement strategy for the Travel and Catering categories. With a focus on indirect purchasing, you will have the opportunity to evolve this function and add value to support Salomon's growth objectives.

Your primary objective will be to define and implement a procurement strategy that aligns with the company's goals. This involves analyzing external markets, stakeholders, and costs to propose and direct internal services toward new solutions.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Defining the procurement strategy for your market(s)
• Developing your knowledge of external markets, stakeholders, and costs
• Selecting suppliers within your scope
• Negotiating with external and internal stakeholders
• Assessing supplier risks
• Addressing operational and complex disputes with suppliers
• Collaborating on deploying continuous improvement processes with our suppliers
• Leading the setup and framing meetings for your market areas
• Facilitating the periodic review of contracts and associated key indicators

Why choose Salomon in Annecy? You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in an incredible outdoor sports culture while contributing to a global brand. Surrounded by the majestic French Alps, Annecy offers unparalleled quality of life, allowing you to enjoy skiing, hiking, and various outdoor activities.

What makes Salomon unique?

• Unbeatable Location: You will enjoy living and working in the picturesque city of Annecy.
• Work-Life Balance: Salomon fosters a culture of work-life balance, enabling you to pursue your outdoor passions while working with a team that shares your enthusiasm for adventure.
• Innovative Environment: You will participate in the evolution of the Procurement function at both the strategic and operational levels within Salomon.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge:

• Bac + degree, ideally with a specialization in procurement
• Minimum of years of experience in purchasing within an international company
• Negotiation techniques, legal knowledge, and mastery of the supply chain and procurement
• Technical expertise in your procurement area is desired
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous successful experience in Facility Management and Travel categories

Essential Skills:

• Leadership: Ability to create, coordinate, and align different stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Strategy: Ability to analyze issues and develop new approaches
• Building Professional Relationships: Ability to work with very different communities
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Languages: English B, French: fluent
• IT: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Concur, Ariba, SAP (a plus)

Additional Information

Full-time permanent contract

Position based in Annecy, FRANCE