Temporary Lead Buyer – Industrial Products EU (French Language)

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Aperam is a global leader in stainless, electrical, and specialty steels, as well as in recycling and renewables. The company serves customers in over 40 countries, operating four business segments – Stainless & Electrical Steel, Services & Solutions, Alloys & Specialties, and Recycling & Renewables. With a flat stainless and electrical steel capacity of 2.5 million tonnes in Brazil and Europe, and production facilities in Brazil, Belgium, France, the United States, India and China, Aperam delivers low‑carbon stainless and specialty steels using biomass, scrap steel and high‑performance alloys scrap. Through BioEnergia, the company produces charcoal from FSC®-certified forests, and ELG – Aperam Recycling provides a global recycling platform. Sustainability is central to Aperam’s strategy, enabling customers to thrive in a circular economy.

About Us

The Global Purchasing Platform of Aperam regroups all non‑raw‑material purchasing activities, leveraging a spend of more than 1 BUSD across all countries. Its mission is to bring innovative market solutions, create synergies across plants and continents, and drive cost and innovation leadership.

Mission

As part of the lead buying team dedicated to industrial products, you will lead tendering processes, category management and contract implementation within your geographical perimeter.

Responsibilities

• Timely participate in strategy definition with the Category Manager, and implement it for large and mid‑size tenders across sites.
• Lead large and mid‑size call for tenders.
• Analyze results and run negotiations with suppliers to achieve the best possible results for the company.
• Ensure established contracts are executed in compliance with defined buying channels and contractual terms.
• Follow up on TCO initiatives and scope optimisations with users.
• Manage supplier ecosystem efficiently and monitor market developments.
• Ensure ESG criteria are included and considered for selection, homologation, and performance follow‑up of contractors.
• Ensure applicable purchasing tools/systems are used and the Global Purchasing Policy is implemented.
• Manage risks by transversal analysis, including supplier risk profiles.
• Uphold health, safety and ethical standards at all times.

Your profile

• Driven and accountable for your area of responsibility, with a high level of autonomy.
• Strong influencing and change‑management skills, supported by an open mindset.
• Aware of the environment with an innovative mindset.
• Technical expertise in purchasing processes and negotiation.
• Fluent in French and English, supporting excellent communication skills.

Your education

• Engineering or business administration degree.

Your experience

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic purchasing.

Your mobility

• Mobile on industrial sites for up to 15% of the time.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Mining