Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - Africa / META GBU (French Speaking)

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Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 110,000 employees in 73 countries and annual revenue of € 12 billion. European number one in Cloud, Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing, the Group provides end-to-end Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud, Big Data, Business Applications and Digital Workplace solutions. The Group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and operates under the brands Atos, Atos|Syntel, and Unify. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), listed on the CAC40 Paris stock index.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

META GBU Procurement and Supply Chain Manager for Africa (French Speaking)

Location: Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Turkey

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for strategic sourcing and supplier management? Do you excel in a dynamic, international environment and have a track record of delivering significant savings and value? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Main Purpose of the Job:

As a Lead Buyer, you will drive a step change in savings and value for our entity, aiming for a minimum of 6% annual improvement. You will work closely with Category Managers, Global Lead Buyers, and key stakeholders to identify and implement global and local actions. Your role will encompass the entire procurement process, from writing specifications and running tenders to negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and integrate global and local actions with Category Managers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the integration of purchasing activities with other functions and operations.
• Contribute to the global purchasing network by participating in or leading teams and actions.
• Define and implement local purchasing strategies and action plans to achieve savings and value creation.
• Act as a Procurement Solution Responsible, providing end-to-end support for bids.
• Proactively manage workload with minimal supervision.
• Build positive working relationships inside and outside the department.
• Implement and monitor compliance with Group Procurement Policy and P2P processes.

Subordinate Management:

• Oversee 1 Buyer and manage cross-country team interactions.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Manage a spend of approximately 35 M€ per annum.

Significant Relationships:

Internal:

• Operations, functions, and key users concerned by the segment and actions
• Atos Global and GBU Purchasing team
• Local legal counsel
• GBU Countries (Morocco, Senegal, IC, Algeria, Gabon, Madagascar)

Global:

• Category Managers
• Lead Buyers
• Other Lead Buyers in country teams
• Other key stakeholders and functions

External:

• Suppliers
• Partners/Alliances
• Other companies for benchmarking
• Customers (as needed for bids)

Main Activities and End Results:

1. Develop and execute strategies and action plans aligned with key stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with Global Purchasing to maximize savings and value.
3. Support local sales projects and bids, ensuring early procurement involvement.
4. Conduct risk analyses and prepare for supplier negotiations.
5. Manage post-contract supplier relationships and monitor performance.
6. Identify and evaluate potential future suppliers.
7. Monitor P2P compliance and communicate savings contributions.
8. Contribute to Africa logistics operations from a procurement standpoint.
9. Liaise with Alliance Management to ensure strategic alignment.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficient in strategic sourcing, logistics and supply chain, demand management, stakeholder management, communication, customer focus, project management, negotiation/contract management, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective prioritization and resilient in balancing diverse perspectives.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, ideally with a specialization in Purchasing.
• 6-7 years’ experience in a similar procurement environment with a focus on IT hardware, software, and services, including multi-country logistics and supply chain processes.
• Native in French and very fluent in English is mandatory.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic, international team.
• Drive significant savings and value for the company.
• Collaborate with global and local teams to implement best practices.
• Opportunity to lead cross-category initiatives.

What We Offer

GPTW Certified Company

Work from home most of the time as our customers are located all around the world

Competitive Compensations and Benefits

Flexible Benefit Program

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Performance Bonus

Accolade Bonus

Referral Bonus

Transportation Allowance

Meal Allowance

Kindergarten Allowance

Buddy Program

Flexible working hours at Atos or home office

Company SIM Card

Days of annual leave above the legal minimum

Atos University Access – Professional and personal development through continuous education and certification

Wellbeing Days

Friendly Working Environment

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