Project Sourcing Buyer

Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such as Renault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.With over 750 experts from 48 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk (France), we have recently started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line).We now focus on building the world's most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is an initial annual production of 16 Gwh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, thus powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually.In joining us you will actively participate in this breathtaking industrial adventure to shape the future of European mobility.Project Sourcing Buyer is responsible for managing Capex Industrial Components and Real Estate Construction Project activities and associated operations to meet our business goals development for Verkor Innovation Center and Giga Factory. Ensure the best safe, reliable, cost and service solutions for Internal Customers including Manufacturing and Construction. Budget > 100m€ResponsibilitiesRepresent Procurement in Construction Project Team Giga Factory and VIC to manage execution of buying activities for Building Construction, Consultancy, Facility Management, Energy (capex-opex).Represent Procurement in the Industrial Project Team (Product & Process) and manage execution of sourcing activities for future- recurrent purchases items. Covering both equipment (tooling) capex and materials non capex, you will be responsible to source components for Battery Module (design to cost and make or buyer approach).Drive sourcing action for the different needs expressed by internal Stakeholders by using Source to Contract approach : manage RFI-RFQ process on digital way, negotiate, run selection grid and negotiate appropriate contract.Contribute with the Team to develop our processes: Supplier Qualification (eg audits, survey,grid) , Supplier Evaluation for appropriate category (SRM).Operate on a transparent manner Market Intelligence in order to propose Innovation to our Key Stakeholders.Develop and maintain category expertise supporting our Key Stakeholders and Recommended suppliers (Supplier Orientation Chart) fostering collaboration for Innovation.Contribute strongly to the Supply Chain/Procurement performance (productivity, design to cost, service on time,..) assigned by the company (KPi) including Stakeholders satisfaction.Working with the head of Supply Chain and Procurement Experts , develop and sustain supplier relationship management processes, procedure and associated metrics to drive continuous improvements for inbound Supply Chain, Quality and Service.Deal with effectiveness : work collaboratively with members of the Supply Chain organization and wider business stakeholders to contribute on continuous improvement in all aspects of supply of goods and servicesPro active to propose improvement in procurement processes and procedures to ensure continuity of service , consistency of work tasks and digitization (Source to Pay) in relation with Procurement Operational Specialist.Qualifications and skillsJustified experience 2 to 5 years in Procurement Project Industrial Organization.Ideally Master Degree in Procurement Management (or/and Engineer degree).Familiar with large scope of Category but especially Equipment-Tooling and Building Construction (capex) and materials (non-capex) life-cycle procurement (in International context nice to have)Procurement digital : ERP system like SAP, Sourcing plateform like Ariba, Coupa or others) including Microsoft applicationsFamiliar with Procurement Operation (source to pay, source to contract)Good relationship management and communication skillsProblem solver, entrepreneurshipTeam PlayerResult orientedStrategic thinking and good negotiatorResilient: capable to handle tight deadlines pressureGood written, verbal and presentationFlexible and willing to learn and work as a teamDigital accumentEnglish & French languageWhy join us?Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values:ContributionWe promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.CommunicationWe're committed to transparent communication: we say what we think, and we mean what we say.Team SpiritEveryone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sportCommitmentWe're all working towards a common goal: a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.Attractive work conditions*Stimulating work environment: pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated teamLunch vouchers50% of local transportation costs financedIndustry-leading healthcareOpportunities to network and connect with worldwide expertsFor more info on the company, please visit us at all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.