Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.

At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn’t just a set of values; it’s our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that’s why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page.
 

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join our growing team. As a Procurement Analyst at Akeneo, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our procurement processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SaaS procurement practices, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

- Vendor Management:

• Identify and evaluate potential vendors for SaaS products and services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to negotiate favorable terms and pricing agreements.
• Regularly assess vendor performance and address any issues that may arise.

- Procurement Analysis:

• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and new products.
• Analyze procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize purchasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain procurement reports to track key performance indicators and make data-driven decisions.

- Procurement Software implementation:

• Elaborate and document the purchase process.
• Participate in the implementation of a Procurement software.

- Contract negociation:

• Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to negotiate contracts and service level agreements.
• Ensure that contractual terms align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing contracts to optimize cost and value.

- Cross-Functional collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments, including IT, Finance, and Legal, to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement efficient procurement processes.
• Provide guidance on procurement policies and best practices to internal teams.

- Compliance and risk management:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with procurement activities.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations that may impact procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Being fluent in English is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Analyst.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and industry trends.
• Familiarity with legal aspects of contracts and agreements.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing procurement processes, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of Akeneo!

Life at Akeneo

🌎 Diverse, cross-cultural team.

🎉 Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites

👋 Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.

🏰 The position is open in the lovely city of Nantes: Enjoy a 19th-century historical building, tour our private garden and stop by the pond while doing your team catch-up. We also do great barbecues when the sun is out.

General

💰 Competitive package and complementary health insurance

Time off

⏰ Flexible working hours, hybrid home/office policy

👶 33 days paid leave if you are the second parent (instead of 28 days)

Health & Wellness

🧘Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice

💆 Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price

Equipment

🔊 Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...

💻 Choose between MacOS or Linux

💸 Personal remote allowance to maximize your home office environment

Professional Development

🎫 Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (ie. Meetups) or industry events

🧑‍🏫 A 1,000€ learning budget per employee per year

Perks & Discounts

😋 Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company

🚇 Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice

📽️ Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.

👶 Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.

Corporate Responsibility

🤲 Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.

🌈 Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!

Interview process

• Say hi! If your application has caught our attention, you will receive an invitation to a 30-minute conversation with Deborah, where you’ll learn more about the role and about Akeneo.
• Meet your future manager! This 45-60 minute interview with Pierre-Louis will allow you to go in more depth into what the role entails and discuss your experience and skills.
• Meet the team! Project yourself into the reality of the position and confirm our company culture fits you with one or two additional interviews with Carole, Emmanuelle and Shannon, your future colleagues or stakeholders.
• Meet Nadine, our CFO!
• Sign your offer!

At all stages of your recruitment process, Deborah is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.

So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
Feeling hesitant because you think you’re not checking 100% of the requirements for the job, but still feel confident and motivated to grow into the position? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway, or reach out to us for questions or clarifications!