[Hiring] Indirect Buyer @Soitec

Role Description

This position entails an immense responsibility—one that serves as a daily source of inspiration: to enable the mass adoption of technological innovations while significantly limiting their environmental impact, in line with a commitment to responsible innovation and sustainable development.

In a context of strong growth perspectives, the Purchasing department plays a decisive role in achieving operational excellence. You will join the team led by Julien, Indirect Purchasing Manager—a group of five professionals whose daily support is essential to meeting the company’s objectives.

As Soitec expands, so does the Purchasing department. You will become part of a team committed to continuous improvement, currently evolving in terms of its tools and scope, all within a highly dynamic, international environment.

• Managing a portfolio of indirect purchases—covering diverse areas such as facilities, logistics, and industrial supplies.
• Defining your own strategy while ensuring adherence to the company’s overall Purchasing Policy and Global Purchasing Strategy.
• Identifying key levers to support growth by managing supplier performance, controlling risks and costs, and integrating Soitec’s CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) objectives.
• Demonstrating the value added by the Purchasing function to internal stakeholders through effective supplier management and handling of complex, high-stakes negotiations.
• Monitoring market trends and/or technological developments relevant to your assigned portfolios.

Qualifications

• You hold a Master’s-level degree (Bac +5).
• You possess significant experience managing purchasing portfolios within an industrial environment.
• You are proactive and forward-looking, a source of new ideas and a driver of change.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and work methodically.
• You approach negotiations with a pragmatic mindset.
• Your proficiency in English and agility enable you to effectively manage a highly diverse portfolio.