Description The Procurement Excellence Manager (PEM) is responsible for optimizing procurement and supply chain activities by defining a set of methods, processes, key performance indicators and digital technologies to enhance the efficiency of procurement and supply chain goals like cost optimization, suppliers-, risk-, stakeholder-management, sustainability and innovation. He/she is in charge of leading all the activities required for the development and the performance of the procurement & supply chain teams as part of the Group transformation roadmap. The PEM reports hierarchically to the Chief Transformation Officer located in London headquarters. He/she can manage a multidisciplinary team of stakeholders (Operations, Legal, …). Key responsibilities : Procurement & supply chain processes • Design and implement the procurement & supply chain procedures in compliance with the applicable standards and benchmarks and ensure continuous enhancement of the processes. • Optimize global Source to Pay process. • Lead the audits and internal/external inspections preparation program. • Coordinate the implementation and the application of the suppliers’ audit program. • Specify, drive and communicate processes’ key performance indicators. Strategic procurement & supply chain performance • Develop and monitor KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, …) to track procurement and supply chain performance. • Benchmark procurement performance against industry standards. • Develop performance-based contract templates and incentive models to encourage supplier efficiency and innovation. Continuous improvement projects • Lead continuous improvement actions within the Group transformation project while ensuring the coordination with the external stakeholders (Finance, Operations, …). • Drive digital and automation (AI) projects. • Organize market intelligence by providing statistics and analysis to facilitate decision-making. • Develop a supply risk watch and assessment thanks to appropriate tools and methods. • Develop the Procurement and Supply chain skills by implementing appropriate training & coaching programs. Sustainable procurement & supply chain • Coordinate the actions aiming to ensure procurement & supply chain activities comply with the Group’s Safety policy and legal, ethical, and sustainability standards. • Coordinate the actions aiming to ensure the compliance of the suppliers’ practices against the financial, CSR, … regulations. • Train and coach procurement & supply chain staff on best practices and new initiatives (methods, process, digital tools, etc.…). Skills & Qualifications: • Graduated from a Scientific master’s degree (Engineer) or Business (Business School), with a Procurement or Supply chain master’s degree ideally. • Operational experience for more than 5 years in a multi-cultural industrial environment, in the procurement and/or supply chain field. • Global and transversal view of procurement and supply chain processes. • Experience in performance measurement frameworks (KPIs, SLAs, scorecards). • Understanding political, economic, social, technical and cultural environments in the search of solutions and/or improvements. • Proficiency in procurement systems (ERP, e-sourcing, analytics tools, digital solutions). • Ability to analyze procurement data, market trends to drive informed decisions. • Knowledge of sustainability and ethical procurement practices. • Excellent analytical skills. • Communication and stakeholder management skills. • Be an active source of proposals. • Professional English.