Job Opportunity: Indirect Buyer – Engineering Services (Central Europe & Africa Region) Location: Industrial site based in Le Trait, Normandy, France
Start Date: No later than 12 November 2025
End Date: 30 April 2026
Application Deadline: 5 November 2025
About the Role An international energy technology group is seeking an experienced Indirect Buyer – Engineering Services to support its Central Europe and Africa operations. The role will focus on sourcing, contracting, and supplier management within the engineering and R&D services categories, while also contributing to the digital transformation of procurement processes.
This position is based on-site at a major industrial facility dedicated to high-tech engineering and production activities.
Main Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and purchasing of engineering and research-related services within assigned regions.
• Lead negotiations and implement pricing agreements and contracts in line with internal procurement procedures.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, analyze bids, and manage supplier contracts and purchase orders.
• Support stakeholders during contract execution, including dispute resolution and supplier performance reviews.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers; manage supplier risk and compliance.
• Contribute to the rollout of digital procurement tools (e.g., ARIBA, Power BI dashboards, ERP integration).
• Maintain all procurement and contractual documentation, including reports and meeting records.

Profile & Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac 5) in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering or technical procurement, ideally in energy, R&D, or industrial sectors.
• Strong negotiation, contractual, and supplier management skills.
• Working knowledge of procurement processes and international sourcing best practices.
• Fluent in English (French or Polish would be an advantage).
• Competent with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and ERP systems such as SAP, IFS, OASIS, or GEOS.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional projects.

Additional Requirements

• Must have own PPE (helmet, safety shoes, glasses, etc.) and comply with site HSE and internal regulations.