Project Purchasing Specialist

L‑Acoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour, to major music festivals in every genre, to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events, we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.  

Designed and manufactured in Europe, and available in 80 countries globally, L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide, with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards, which we, continue to define and elevate.

The team you will join: 

Sitting in the Purchasing department, our team dedicated to purchasing bears a lot of responsibility in the current market situation. Divided into 3 teams (direct, indirect, and projects), they all work together to source and provide L-Acoustics with the best quality resources at the lowest price within the most reasonable time frame possible. 

We are looking for a bright Project Purchasing Specialist to join the project purchasing team. 

What you will contribute to: 

Reporting to the Head of Project Purchasing, the Project Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for anticipating innovations likely to meet R&D needs, and for steering and coordinating purchases relating to various new projects, in particular: 

• Contributing to the identification and preliminary assessment of new technologies relevant to ongoing projects. 

• Assisting in drafting specifications alongside project teams (R&D, industrialization, quality). 

• Helping build and maintain a panel of potential suppliers aligned with commodity strategies. 

• Supporting supplier onboarding to ensure quality, cost, and lead‑time expectations are met. 

• Facilitating communication and information exchange between internal teams and suppliers. 

• Participating in project milestone reviews related to supplier performance (cost, quality, deadlines). 

• Assisting with basic contractual and administrative aspects to help safeguard the company’s intellectual property. 

What you will need to succeed: 

• A Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (knowledge of electronics, plastics, or mechanical processes is a plus). 

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project purchasing expert, or a combination of project management in an industrial setting (methods, industrialization) and a purchasing function 

• Excellent sense of humility, simplicity and partnership: our vision for our suppliers is long term, it is essential to build good relationships with them 

• A business level English proficiency. Other european languages are a plus (French, German…) 

• Ability to forge internal links with R&D, teamwork skills (quality, supply chain, production constraints), project leadership skills 

• Rigor, familiar with financial aspects of project management  

What we offer

At L-Acoustics, newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following: 

• Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote workdays per week 

• Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family. 

• Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement 

• A collaborative, international work environment driven by innovation. 

• Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity. 

• Access to the company’s CSE (Comité Social et Économique), offering cultural, leisure, and social benefits. 

• A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance 

• L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development, diversity, and community engagement—ensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive from day one. 

We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual, giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most to us is your passion, your expertise, and your drive to grow. We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together. Even if this role isn’t an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be just what our team needs.