Site Purchasing Leader Bourg / Plainfaing

Nexans donne de l’énergie à la vie par une large gamme de câbles et solutions de câblage qui permet d’accroître la performance de ses clients dans le monde entier. Les équipes du Groupe agissent comme partenaires au service de leurs clients dans quatre principaux domaines d’activités : le transport et la distribution d’énergie (réseaux terrestres et sous-marins) les ressources énergétiques (pétrole et gaz, mines et énergies renouvelables), les transports (routiers, ferroviaires, aériens et maritimes) et le bâtiment (commercial, résidentiel et centres de données). La stratégie de Nexans s’appuie sur une innovation continue des produits, des offres de solutions et de services, mais aussi sur l’implication des équipes, l’accompagnement des clients et l’adoption de procédés industriels sûrs et respectueux de l’environnement.

Le site NEXANS FRANCE de Bourg en Bresse recherche son futur Site Purchasing Leader !

The Site Purchasing Leader defines, implements and manages the site purchasing strategy, Group purchasing processes and the local supplier portfolio. He/She conducts market analysis to identify TCO and cost-saving opportunities, qualifies suppliers within his/her scope, and drives negotiations when required.

For the Bourg-en-Bresse site, the Site Purchasing Leader will oversee the following activities:

• The SPL is responsible for all purchasing activities on the site, regardless of the amounts involved. He/She must define and implement the site's purchasing strategy while meeting the needs of internal customers (quality, cost, lead time, safety, compliance).

• Be responsible for local site purchasing and local vendor management for total expenditure from €0 to €250,000: reassess needs, launch RFI/RFQ, design and implement contracts, and implement and monitor continuous improvement plans.


• Support the definition of category strategies for the Business Units, in line with the Group vision and BU roadmap, and ensure alignment of Group, BU and site purchasing practices.


• Act as level 1 escalation point for PSS operations for the site(s) within his/her responsibility (purchases < €50,000).


• For purchases > €250,000, be responsible of the purchasing strategy, purchasing performance and the implementation of contracts and/or agreements negotiated.


• Collaborate with the non-production purchasing COE for all purchases over €250,000.


• Collaborate with the Category Manager for raw materials of his/her Business Group for all CAPEX and production purchases above €250,000.


• Report to the Plant Manager and act as the guarantor of purchasing performance and all purchasing activities related to the site.


• Ensure full compliance with and deployment of Nexans standard purchasing processes and policies at site level.


• Drive the implementation of transversal Group purchasing initiatives within his/her scope.


• Act as SAP Key-User (MM module) for purchasing-related activities.

For the Plainfaing site, the Site Purchasing Leader will oversee the following specific activities:

• Be responsible for local site procurement on key categories: wood, steel fittings and profiles, plywood, CAPEX, subcontracted activities, and transport.


• Define sourcing strategies, run RFI/RFQ processes, negotiate and manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure availability and optimal TCO conditions for the above categories.


• Ensure that Eurocable follows Group purchasing processes and benefits from the best supplier conditions available within Nexans.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement performance and supplier collaboration.


• Report to the Plant Manager on the procurement performance of the site and key purchasing KPIs.

Expected results

• Contribute to the site P&L improvement plan.


• Optimize payment terms in line with Group guidelines to support cash and working capital performance.


• Ensure the deployment and application of Group contracts within his/her scope and Business Unit.


• Increase the use of Group contracts with effective multi-site application whenever relevant.


• Coordinate purchasing results and action plans effectively with the Plant Manager.


• Lead negotiations on strategic projects such as CAPEX investments and key raw materials.


• Identify, assess and mitigate supplier risks and dependencies to secure business continuity.


• Monitor and improve supplier performance (supplier evaluation, audits, development plans, etc.).


• Coordinate purchasing shared services and Centers of Excellence (COE) supporting the site.

Profile & Qualifications

• Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent field.


• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in purchasing, ideally in an industrial environment.


• Fluent in spoken and written French and English.

Leadership & Decision-Making

• Assume responsibility for actions and projects within his/her scope, and make decisions with accountability.


• Take initiative and act with confidence, autonomy and proactivity.

Results & Customer Orientation

• Deliver results and meet internal and external customer expectations.


• Set high standards for quality and quantity, and consistently meet commitments.


• Work in a structured, organized and methodical way.

Entrepreneurial & Financial Mindset

• Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and performance orientation, with a strong focus on value creation.


• Good financial acumen and ability to understand P&L and TCO impacts of purchasing decisions.


• Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret data and translate it into action plans.

Purchasing Expertise

• Master the purchasing value chain and more specifically:


• Sourcing and e-sourcing platforms (e-auctions, bidding strategies, physical auctions, etc.)


• Contracting, contract management and deployment

Personal Skills

• Strong resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functionally