Lead Buyer

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion.  Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise. 

YOUR ROLE

The mission of the Lead Buyer, is to manage and optimize Non-Trade (Indirect) Procurement activities across North Africa, ensuring effective sourcing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and category management in support of CEVA's business objectives, compliance standards, and cost optimization targets.

The role is accountable for delivering category performance, implementing procurement strategies, and driving value through strong supplier and stakeholder partnerships. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Lead Buyer identifies business needs, leads procurement initiatives, supports the deployment of global agreements, and promotes procurement best practices and purchasing excellence across the organization.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Procurement & Category Management

• Participate in the definition of category strategies at local level in line with CEVA procurement objectives.
• Lead the implementation of local procurement strategies across the organization.
• Conduct needs analysis for assigned procurement categories.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and value creation.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, standards, and commercial commitments.

Supplier Management & Sourcing

• Conduct supplier sourcing and market intelligence activities.
• Manage tendering processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions aligned with company objectives.
• Support the rollout and adherence to global supplier agreements.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Act as the main interface between procurement and internal stakeholders.
• Foster cooperation between global, regional, and local procurement organizations.
• Communicate sourcing decisions and negotiated agreements to stakeholders.
• Support the definition and deployment of procurement processes and best practices.
• Promote and develop procurement culture across the organization.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in finance, Purchasing, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, business, or sales functions.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Experience working in a multi-site, multi-activity, multi-entity, and international environment.
• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or industrial environments would be an advantage.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong sourcing, supplier selection, and contract negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement methodologies and category management.
• Experience in market intelligence and supplier performance management.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, policies, and standards.
• Fluent in French and English.

PERSONAL & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong customer orientation and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong project and transversal management abilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and drive change.
• Creativity and innovation mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.

There's no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That is why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA.

Join CEVA for a challenging career.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. It is company policy that there shall be no discrimination against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability and/or age (as prescribed by law).

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.