Job Description

Position : Project Purchasing Team Lead – PWR Transmission

Organization

• Function : Purchasing
• Country : France
• Location : La Défense
• Supervisor : Director of Project Purchasing

Context

• Project Purchasing is serving all projects in Nexans PWR Transmission
• Project Purchasing is responsible for all project purchasing activities (except raw materials and chartering) for the different project portfolios in Nexans PWR Transmission
• This team also provides resources to Tender Subcontracting in close cooperation with Director of Tender Subcontracting and Subcontractor Relationship Management
• Project Purchasing (35+ purchasers) is divided into 6 purchasing teams (France, UK, Northern Europe/Asia, Mediterranean, US and Transversal) each led by a team lead for each of Nexans PWR Transmission project portfolio
• All Purchasers, Senior Purchasers and Purchasing Managers within one team report to their Team Lead
• All the Team Leads reports to Director of Project Purchasing

Purpose

• Managing Project purchasing requirements for the portfolio including resources
• Accountable and responsible for establishing the strategy, planning, follow-up and execution of purchasing activities for PWR Transmission project portfolio
• Responsible for organising the purchasing activities in accordance with Clients’ requirements for PWR Transmission project portfolio
• Ensure high quality and efficient project execution by close follow up of resources within the team, suppliers, contracts and deliveries

Areas of responsibility

• Responsible for a team of Project Purchasing Managers, Senior Project Purchasers and/or Project Purchasers
• Responsible for allocating team members to PWR Transmission projects within his/her portfolio, in agreement with the Director of Project Purchasing
• Be a mentor for team members, identify competencies gaps and contribute to competence development
• Ensure the team members and the purchasing process follow strictly the General Management Procedures (GMP), Nexans Purchasing Model and Project Model
• Ensure the team is setting up and implementing the defined purchasing strategies adapted to the complexity of the package
• Review the team activity (procurement plan, P&L costing, subcontracting activities, KPIs) and provide regular updates to the Director of Project Purchasing
• Provide guidance and support negotiation on closing of large subcontracts
• Support and promote optimization, improvement and standardization of purchasing procedures and processes
• Contribute to good relations and network with other discipline and support functions within the Projects and Sales & Marketing organizations
• Participate in project meetings and meetings with suppliers

Description du profil :

Expected results

• Make sure the team uses PLM as per Nexans procedure; Store all RfQ, PO, emails with suppliers in PLM, TeamCenter; and when available uses the new functionalities of the PLM
• Ensure that Project Purchasing Process in Nexans Project Model works as a useful tool for project purchasers
• Ensure purchasing within the portfolio is done as per Nexans Project Model and Nexans Corporate Purchasing Rules (POM), Nexans General Management Procedures (GMP) and PWR Transmission purchasing procedures
• Ensure good working conditions and a high competence level in Project Purchasing team and mentor Purchasers and Senior Purchasers of the team
• Ensure good coordination with all tender & project teams ; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to Nexans Standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reporting, performance reviews and KPI targets
• Be fair with the suppliers and ensure that tenders are competitive and obtain valid quotes from suppliers

Required skills and qualifications

• Fluent in English and French, Norwegian is a plus
• Master degree in Engineering , Business or Supply Chain
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Category Management / Supply Chain with proven records of fruitful negotiations or commercial achievements. Project purchasing experience is preferred
• Previous management experience
• Extensive experience from international negotiations
• Experience from any of the following industries: oil, gas, offshore, onshore, maritime, construction
• Practical experience with ERP systems (eg SAP)
• Team player / Organised / Ability to coordinate many stakeholders and keep good track of discussions
• Proactive, efficient and able to achieve results
• High working capacity and ability to multitask

Job Description

Position : Project Purchasing Team Lead – PWR Transmission

Organization

• Function : Purchasing
• Country : France
• Location : La Défense
• Supervisor : Director of Project Purchasing

Context

• Project Purchasing is serving all projects in Nexans PWR Transmission
• Project Purchasing is responsible for all project purchasing activities (except raw materials and chartering) for the different project portfolios in Nexans PWR Transmission
• This team also provides resources to Tender Subcontracting in close cooperation with Director of Tender Subcontracting and Subcontractor Relationship Management
• Project Purchasing (35+ purchasers) is divided into 6 purchasing teams (France, UK, Northern Europe/Asia, Mediterranean, US and Transversal) each led by a team lead for each of Nexans PWR Transmission project portfolio
• All Purchasers, Senior Purchasers and Purchasing Managers within one team report to their Team Lead
• All the Team Leads reports to Director of Project Purchasing

Purpose

• Managing Project purchasing requirements for the portfolio including resources
• Accountable and responsible for establishing the strategy, planning, follow-up and execution of purchasing activities for PWR Transmission project portfolio
• Responsible for organising the purchasing activities in accordance with Clients’ requirements for PWR Transmission project portfolio
• Ensure high quality and efficient project execution by close follow up of resources within the team, suppliers, contracts and deliveries

Areas of responsibility

• Responsible for a team of Project Purchasing Managers, Senior Project Purchasers and/or Project Purchasers
• Responsible for allocating team members to PWR Transmission projects within his/her portfolio, in agreement with the Director of Project Purchasing
• Be a mentor for team members, identify competencies gaps and contribute to competence development
• Ensure the team members and the purchasing process follow strictly the General Management Procedures (GMP), Nexans Purchasing Model and Project Model
• Ensure the team is setting up and implementing the defined purchasing strategies adapted to the complexity of the package
• Provide guidance and support negotiation on closing of large subcontracts
• Support and promote optimization, improvement and standardization of purchasing procedures and processes
• Contribute to good relations and network with other discipline and support functions within the Projects and Sales & Marketing organizations
• Participate in project meetings and meetings with suppliers
• Ensure suppliers used within the portfolio are qualified and participate in supplier audits if necessary
• Ensure high quality and efficient project execution by having the team closely follow up of suppliers, contracts and deliveries;
• Follow up invoicing and ensure payments to the suppliers as per agreements
• Support the Director of Project Purchasing on operational tasks

Expected results

• Make sure the team uses PLM as per Nexans procedure; Store all RfQ, PO, emails with suppliers in PLM, TeamCenter; and when available uses the new functionalities of the PLM
• Ensure that Project Purchasing Process in Nexans Project Model works as a useful tool for project purchasers
• Ensure purchasing within the portfolio is done as per Nexans Project Model and Nexans Corporate Purchasing Rules (POM), Nexans General Management Procedures (GMP) and PWR Transmission purchasing procedures
• Ensure good working conditions and a high competence level in Project Purchasing team and mentor Purchasers and Senior Purchasers of the team
• Ensure good coordination with all tender & project teams ; establish and maintain Procurement Plans according to Nexans Standards; provide necessary inputs to the monthly reporting, performance reviews and KPI targets
• Be fair with the suppliers and ensure that tenders are competitive and obtain valid quotes from suppliers

Required skills and qualifications

• Fluent in English and French, Norwegian is a plus
• Master degree in Engineering , Business or Supply Chain
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Category Management / Supply Chain with proven records of fruitful negotiations or commercial achievements. Project purchasing experience is preferred
• Previous management experience
• Extensive experience from international negotiations
• Experience from any of the following industries: oil, gas, offshore, onshore, maritime, construction
• Practical experience with ERP systems (eg SAP)
• Team player / Organised / Ability to coordinate many stakeholders and keep good track of discussions
• Proactive, efficient and able to achieve results
• High working capacity and ability to multitask
• Well-structured and executing tasks in an orderly and systematic manner
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates behaviours in line with Nexans’ values: Pioneer, Dedicated, United