Salomon - Indirect Procurement Senior Buyer W/M - Annecy

Job Description

Do you have around 3 years of experience in procurement, specifically in indirect purchasing?

Join us to optimize our procurement strategy for the Travel and Catering categories!

Your main objective will be to evolve this indirect procurement function.

This involves defining and implementing a procurement strategy where you will also add value to support Salomon’s growth objectives and elevate the Purchasing function as a strategic partner within the company.

Your missions:

• Define the procurement strategy for your market(s).
• Develop your knowledge of external markets, stakeholders, and costs to propose and direct internal services toward new solutions: concepts, processes, technologies, and innovations.
• Select suppliers within your scope who meet expectations and are reliable in terms of quality, cost, delivery, development, and services.
• Negotiate with external and internal stakeholders: formalize and contract decisions.
• Assess supplier risks according to criteria defined by the Group (financial, revenue impact, social responsibility, geopolitical context, legal, etc.).
• Address operational and complex disputes with suppliers and/or compliance with intervention conditions with related services.
• Collaborate on deploying continuous improvement processes with our suppliers (lean, co-development, etc.).
• Lead the setup and framing meetings for your market areas.
• Facilitate the periodic review of contracts and associated key indicators.
• Ensure technological monitoring.

Why join us in Annecy?

Working at Salomon in Annecy means immersing 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 right on your doorstep.

What makes us unique:

• Unbeatable Location: You will enjoy living and working in the picturesque city of Annecy, often referred to as the “Venice of the Alps.” Whether for summer hiking or winter skiing, the mountains and lakes are your playground.
• 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.

Challenge: Join a growing company with strong values and ambitions.

 

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge:

• You have a Master 5 degree, ideally with a specialization in procurement.
• You possess a minimum of 3 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. You demonstrate critical thinking and can engage varied stakeholders.
• Strategy: Ability to analyze issues and develop new approaches. You can work in complex environments and are responsible for achieving objectives.
• Building Professional Relationships: You can work with very different communities. You adapt your communication style and create lasting relationships.
• Prioritization: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Languages: English B2, French: fluent.
• IT: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Concur, Ariba, SAP (a plus).

 

Additional Information

Full-time permanent contract.

Position based in Annecy (74), FRANCE.