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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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
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
Nice to have:
Experience in industrial sectors (Refining, Chemicals, Energy)