Global Category Buyer Specialist

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

Within the Group Purchasing Department, the Indirect Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing and driving procurement activities across indirect spend categories.
They lead strategic and operational sourcing initiatives, ensuring delivery of SQCD performance (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery), while contributing to the transformation and continuous improvement of the procurement function.
The role combines hands-on sourcing execution with strategic leadership and stakeholder management.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Procurement Strategy & Category Management

• Define and implement category strategies aligned with company objectives
• Manage a portfolio of indirect categories that could include :
o Consulting services
o Legal services (lawyers / legal fees)
o Travel-related services
o Other General services and support functions
• Identify market trends, risks, and opportunities
• The exact portfolio will be subject to discussion/adjustement with the manager

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes:
o Supplier identification and evaluation
o RFP / tender management
o Supplier selection and negotiations
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms
• Ensure alignment with internal governance and compliance processes
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance (SRM)
• Contract & Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

• Promote procurement as a value-creating function
• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders
• Support prescribers in defining needs and structuring sourcing approaches

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives:
o KPI definition and monitoring
o Process optimization and standardization
• Lead or support cross-functional improvement projects

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare reporting and dashboards for management
• Track performance indicators and savings delivery
• Ensure alignment with internal governance and compliance processes

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

Procurement experience
• At least 6 years of experience in indirect procurement
• Highly appreciated proven exposure on following categories :
o Consulting
o Legal fees
o Travel expenses

Skills & competencies
• Cost reduction oriented
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Ability to manage complex sourcing projects autonomously
• Experience in stakeholder management in international environments
• Analytical mindset with strong cost and risk management capabilities

Personal qualities
• Results-oriented and proactive
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Agile, adaptable, and collaborative
• High level of autonomy and accountability

Education & languages
• Master’s degree or equivalent (procurement, business, engineering)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Good command of procurement tools and office systems

Come along on CMA CGM’s adventure !