About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. 

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Job position pitch You are looking for new challenges, you are passionate about procurement, negotiation and supplier relationship. Come and join our GO Procurement Operations Team.

Where will you be in the organization?

The division

You will join Group Procurement & Sourcing division. Our mission is to increase AXA Group competitiveness by optimizing the end-to-end Procurement cycle of external spend (excluding Insurance procurement), while building a high performance and risk-managed supplier based. We have a global and entity Procurement presence with 2 different mandates, a Group mandate and a GO mandate.

Our division is composed of several departments with respective accountabilities: 

• Group Procurement Partnerships​ 
• Group Procurement General Expenses & Real Estate 
• Group Procurement IT & Security​ 
• Procurement Cesame​ 
• Group Procurement Transformation 
• GO Procurement Operations & Performance

The department / team

You will be part of the Department GO Operations & Performance which is in charge of:

• Leading Operations Procurement for AXA GO
• Defining and tracking GO procurement performance
• Defining and implementing Procurement policies, processes and tools for GO (incl. S2C, Vendor Risks, Outsourcing, P2P)
• Developing and maintaining the GO vendor risk framework (VRF) and leading vendor audits
• Designing & executing Internals Controls
• Leading remediations on audit issues
• Producing GO reports (AOGS, ISAF…)
• Driving transversal projects for GO Procurement or GO Projects as a division
• Defining and implementing ESG solution for GO
• Representing AXA GO Procurement in different forums

About the job

Job purpose

In the GO procurement sourcing team of the GO Operations and Performance department, as GO Procurement Buyer, you will lead sourcing projects and renewals for IT and General Expenses categories while ensuring compliance with standards, deliver savings, manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate with global category teams and Group Procurement on specific initiatives.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

AXA GO sourcing projects

• Lead procurement sourcing projects for AXA GO as an entity & ensure coordination with different stakeholders on these projects

• Comply with procurement guidelines: challenges business needs & checks budget, drives competition through RFPs & negotiations, applies Minimum Control Framework & Due diligences, works in close collaboration with all Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) & Group Category Managers
• Use of procurement tools from request analysis to contract signature
• Deliver savings objective
• Ensure smooth and effective user experience in AXA GO sourcing processes
• Support any transversal AXA GO project regarding procurement processes & tools, participating in workshops and providing feedbacks

Stakeholder management

The position develops and maintains professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, especially: Group Procurement Teams; GO Business Functions; AXA GO support functions (Risk Management, Compliance, Security, Data Privacy, Finance, …); AXA GBS teams; Vendors

Category management

• Implement global category strategies in AXA GO entities in collaboration with AXA GO stakeholders & Global category managers:
• Adjust preferred supplier list/policies/procurement processes & documentation to enable new strategy implementation in AXA GO,
• Create local implementation agreements if required,
• Drive communication/relationship with local stakeholders and suppliers,
• Monitor supplier portfolio and drive continuous improvement locally.
• Develop local strategies for local categories in scope:
• Develop deep knowledge on the category: conduct thorough market research and analysis to understand trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities within the category. Use this information to drive informed decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings and innovation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, marketing, and operations, to ensure that category strategies align with business needs.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for specific categories, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. This includes identifying, evaluating, and managing relationships with suppliers to optimize quality, cost, and delivery

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• Procurement master’s degree
• 5 + years of professional experience in procurement & sourcing required
• Experience working in a matrix & international environment

Technical skills

• Business acumen
• Sourcing project management skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to deliver concrete results
• Ability to analyze information to provide insight-driven recommendations
• French + English - Fluent in speaking and writing

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to communicate efficiently and influence in an international environment.
• Energic and resilient with capacity to drive projects besides facing challenges; Solution oriented
• Team spirit

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.