Directeur Achats

The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across global categories, with a focus on Information Technology including Data Communications, Network, and Telecommunications. This role drives supplier strategy, cost optimization, and operational excellence while managing high-value vendor relationships and complex commercial agreements.

The Director serves as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, providing strategic guidance on supplier markets, cost trends, and contract structures. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment between procurement strategies and organizational objectives.

This leadership role is responsible for:

• Driving global sourcing strategy and execution

• Managing high-value vendor relationships and complex contracts

• Leading a procurement team and operational functions

• Delivering cost savings, efficiency improvements, and risk management

• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across business units

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives

• Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and value

• Identify and implement innovative procurement strategies to drive competitive advantage and long-term savings

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including selection, negotiation, performance management, and compliance

• Conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers to ensure performance, innovation, and value realization

• Drive supplier risk management and ensure adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements

Financial & Cost Management

• Deliver measurable cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and demand management

• Perform cost analysis, benchmarking, and market assessments to support data-driven decision-making

• Leverage enterprise-wide spending and supplier relationships to maximize value

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with senior leaders across IT, Finance, Legal, and business units to align sourcing strategies with business priorities

• Act as a strategic advisor on commercial matters, supplier markets, and contract structures

• Support integration of acquisitions into global procurement processes and standards

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

• Promote the use of e-sourcing and automation to reduce cycle times and improve transparency

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor sourcing effectiveness and supplier performance

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sourcing team

• Oversee onboarding, training, and performance management of team members

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Embody an intercultural management approach

Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure procurement policies, controls, and governance frameworks are effectively implemented

• Manage contractual and supplier risks, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues

• Maintain compliance with internal standards and external regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

• 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contract management

• 3 years of experience leading teams and managing people

• Strong experience in IT including Telecommunications, Network, and Data Communications sourcing

• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex, hig