https://jobs.seqens.com/handlers/offerRss.ashx?lcid=2057&Rss_Region=2559 en-GB https://jobs.seqens.com/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=1814&idOrigine=502&LCID=2057&offerReference=2026-1814 Purchasing/Local Purchasing Permanent <b>Job Family / Sub-family : </b>Purchasing/Local Purchasing<br /> <b>Contract type : </b>Permanent<br /> <b>Position description : </b><br /> 1. OPEX (Operational Purchasing) - Overview day-to-day purchasing of Maintenance, Spare parts, MRO, Waste Management, Logistics, consumables, services, and subcontracting related to production. - Optimize operational costs through spend analysis, supplier negotiations, and process improvements. - Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, deadlines, and cost targets. - Collaborate with production, logistics, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs. 2. CAPEX (Capital Expenditure Purchasing) - Lead procurement for capital investments, including equipment, machinery, and infrastructure, in line with the plant’s strategic plans. - Manage tender processes: draft specifications, evaluate bids, and select suppliers for CAPEX projects. - Monitor budgets and report on investment progress, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. - Stay updated on technological advancements to drive innovation and performance in industrial operations. 3. European Lead Buyer – Industrial Packaging - Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the procurement strategy for industrial packaging across European sites, ensuring standardization, cost optimization, and supplier consolidation. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with production, Quality and sustainability teams to select packaging solutions that meet technical, regulatory, and environmental requirements. - Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with European suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and supply reliability. - Market Intelligence: Monitor trends in industrial packaging (e.g., sustainability, circular economy) and propose innovative solutions to reduce costs and environmental impact. 4. Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Ensure all procurement activities comply with industry regulations (REACH, GMP, ISO) and internal policies (CSR, sustainability). - Drive digital transformation and process optimization in procurement (ERP, e-procurement tools). - Report to the corporate’s procurement department on his initiatives and the KPIs related to his work <br /><br /> Education & Experience - Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field - Minimum 10 years in industrial procurement, with at least 3 years in a Lead Buyer or Category Manager role, preferably in the chemical/pharmaceutical sectors. Proven experience in OPEX, CAPEX, and packaging procurement is required Technical Skills - Strong negotiation and contract management skills - Proficiency in procurement tools (SAP, Oracle, Ariba) and financial analysis - Knowledge of industrial processes, packaging technologies, and sustainability standards - Fluent English; additional European languages (French) are a plus Soft Skills - Leadership and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels - Analytical mindset, results-driven, and problem-solving orientation. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-cultural collaboration<br /> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:04:25 Z