Job Title: Procurement Project Support (Factory Environment)
Location: Pau (On-site)
Missions Duration : 12 months + possible 6-month extension

Project Context

This is an on-site mission based in Pau, supporting procurement operations within a Refining & Chemicals environment.

The consultant will work closely with the procurement team lead to oversee daily purchasing activities across multiple subsidiaries. The scope includes managing a high-volume procurement environment (1,500+ lines/month), coordinating with 10 buyers, and handling a purchasing volume exceeding $3M per month.

The role requires strong interaction with internal stakeholders and subsidiaries (11 entities), ensuring operational efficiency, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement of procurement processes and tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support daily procurement activities using SAP, Excel, and ServiceNow
• Calculate, track, and analyze standardized procurement KPIs
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Lead weekly and monthly meetings with subsidiaries
• Support preparation of executive-level (CODIR) meetings
• Manage and maintain activity tracking and consolidation files
• Ensure regular updates of procurement procedures, tools, and documentation
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses to identify efficiency gains and cost-saving opportunities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement methods and tools

Assist buyers in executing the end-to-end Procurement Process:

• Needs analysis
• Sourcing strategy
• Tender follow-up
• Clarifications management
• Purchase order issuance and acknowledgment tracking

Deliverables :

• Accurate tracking and reporting of procurement activities
• KPI dashboards with actionable insights and corrective action plans
• Structured reporting for internal and executive stakeholders
• Updated and standardized documentation and tracking tools
• Recommendations for process and performance improvements

Required Skills & Experience :

• Proven experience in procurement / purchasing support roles
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and tools
• Experience working in high-volume, multi-entity environments
• Strong analytical and reporting skills (KPI tracking & performance analysis)
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and lead meetings
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience in industrial sectors (Refining, Chemicals, Energy) is a plus

Hands-on experience with:

• SAP
• Excel (advanced level preferred)
• ServiceNow

Soft Skills :

• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a structured and fast-paced environment
• Team collaboration with a continuous improvement approach

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