Purchasing Team Leader

Who are we?

Arcus France is a French SME with €65 million in revenue that has been growing steadily for 34 years and operates nationwide. We supply stainless steel products to industrial and construction companies. Our extensive product range, the quality of our products, our high level of service, and our close customer relationships enable us to be a leader in this competitive market!

Your main responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the local purchasing team by fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

  • Oversee and drive strategic category management and project-based purchasing, while ensuring coordination and synergy with purchasing teams in the Netherlands and Germany.

  • Take responsibility for your own categories, lead negotiations with suppliers, and develop long-term partnerships with suppliers in Southeast Asia and Europe.

  • Harmonize procurement strategies, supplier portfolios, contractual frameworks, and procurement processes across the group, in collaboration with the Procurement Director.

  • Monitor trends in the stainless steel market, raw material developments, logistical constraints, and supply risks.

  • Support the Group’s initiatives in digitalization, standardization, and continuous improvement of procurement

Curious about us, the Arcus team?

Then shape the future with us and send your application to:  Alexandra Moulin (a.moulin@arcusinox.fr.) or click on the application button above.

‍ We look forward to getting to know you!      

Your profile

  • You hold a university degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, engineering, or a related field, or you have equivalent experience.

  • You have at least 7 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supply chain management.

  • You have proven expertise in developing supplier strategies and cross-functional collaboration on an international scale.

  • Solid experience in project-based procurement, ideally in the steel, metals, or industrial trading sectors, or in project-oriented environments, is a plus.

  • Your proven leadership experience, including responsibilities in team development and performance management, enables you to foster and develop collaboration

  • Knowledge of Slim 4 software would be a plus.

  • You have a structured and analytical mindset, and you enjoy taking on responsibilities and contributing your ideas.

  • Fluency in English is required; any other language is a plus.

What we offer

  • A strategic leadership role with an international scope, offering career advancement opportunities as well as a high level of autonomy and visibility within the organization.

  • The opportunity to shape procurement collaboration on a European scale.

  • Opportunities for professional development within an international group.

  • A family-owned company that embodies its values. We take responsibility, we are curious, we are inclusive and respectful.

  • You will report to the Group Purchasing Director, with an indirect reporting line to the National Director.

Location

Viarmes, France.