Category Manager - Intellectual Services

Job Description:

We are seeking a Category Manager - Intellectual Services to oversee all purchasing categories of intellectual services at the Group level for Eramet. Reporting to the Director of Indirect Purchasing, you will be the strategic reference for a purchasing portfolio representing a significant volume of international expenses. You will deploy innovative purchasing strategies, manage a network of buyers across the Group's various sites, and act as the key contact for business departments regarding all issues related to intellectual services.

Responsibilities:

Strategy & Needs Analysis

• Analyze expenses by category, country, and region to identify optimization and pooling opportunities


• Define and implement purchasing strategies tailored to each category of intellectual services, aligned with the Group's priorities


• Support site buyers in operational implementation

Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting

• Build and optimize a panel of qualified suppliers that comply with the Group's CSR and ethical requirements


• Lead tenders and conduct complex, high-stakes negotiations


• Draft and manage framework contracts throughout their lifecycle, in collaboration with the Legal Department

Supplier Performance & Governance

• Define and monitor supplier KPIs, evaluate the satisfaction of Eramet's departments and sites


• Provide regular reporting to the Purchasing Department, contribute to annual budgets, and ensure compliance with the Group's CSR and ethical policies

Management & Operational Excellence

• Supervise and develop a team of 2 lead buyers (technical studies, technical assistance, and engineering)


• Promote best practices and capitalize on synergies between subsidiaries

Your Profile:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or Business School.


• Minimum 7 years' experience in IT product management, business analysis or IT project management, ideally in an international industrial environment.


• Strong knowledge of IT architectures, APIs, integrations and data management; familiarity with CSR/compliance regulations is a plus.


• Proven experience managing complex, multi-site and multi-country IT projects.


• Cross-functional leadership, excellent communication skills, rigour and a strong sense of ethics.


• Fluent English is required.

Our advantages:

Join Eramet, a responsible and committed mining group, for an exciting career in a dynamic, inclusive, and international work environment, with numerous development opportunities!

Become part of Eramet's teams and benefit from:

• An attractive compensation package including a fixed annual salary, variable pay linked to your performance, profit-sharing and participation plans, and various bonuses depending on your position.


• Access to an employee share ownership program


• A comprehensive savings and retirement plan co-financed by the company


• Full coverage of your Navigo pass or sustainable mobility package (bike, carpooling, subscription, transportation allowance, etc.)


• Up to 2 days of remote work per week, depending on the arrangements within your team


• Health insurance and provident coverage


• Access to a discounted leisure offer

Present on five continents and bringing together over 70 nationalities, Eramet is inherently a group rich in diversity.

We are committed to welcoming all talents, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural background, sexual orientation, or beliefs.

Choosing Eramet means joining a Group where diversity is recognized, respected, and valued.

We guarantee support and development opportunities for everyone throughout their professional journey.