Decathlon

Local Indirect Purchasing Manager

If you are passionate about sports, then a Decathlon Career might be for you. Join our collective mission of moving the world through the wonder of sports.

Task:

  • Define and implement a local purchasing strategy.
  • I define and implement a local purchasing strategy if business needs and/or supplier markets are local. This local purchasing strategy achieves financial and non-financial targets in line with the Global indirect purchasing strategy defined by the Group indirect CPO
  • I submit this local purchasing strategy to the approval of the Group Indirect CPO, then I ensure that it is formalized and deployed, for each family or segment, by a Local Buyer
  • I maximize the coverage rate concerning local family(ies) or segment(s)
  • I participate to the purchasing squads organized by the United team and I initiate purchasing squads to generate synergies across global, regional and local levels
  • I encourage and support local buyers to challenge business on their specifications and needs with the aim to increase synergies with current regional (potentially global) families I make sure that local buyers have assessed the criticality of their families or segments and that they are able to determine priority levers according to this criticality
  • I ensure that local buyers systematically integrate sustainable criteria in their local purchasing strategy (in specifications, RFI, RFP, supplier assessment, SRM…) in line with the Group requirements
  • I ensure that local strategies are in line with the Group priorities in terms of savings, purchasing coverage rate, sustainable commitments, contractual conditions, risk mitigation plans, innovations, etc…
  • I disseminate the framework contracts and promote their use
  • I check the financial and non-financial achievements of the local strategies in collaboration with the local Buyers. Depending on the outcomes, I ask for corrective action plans. I monitor the implementation of these action plans
  • If relevant, I initiate and orchestrate Make or Buy analysis, Buy or Lease analysis with concerned stakeholders
  • Build and manage the local purchasing team
  • Monitor and report the local performance

What we offer:

  • We support you with confidence and we give you the opportunity to reach your career goals with a development plan and training
  • You can work in a good atmosphere, we will give you responsibilities and autonomy
  • Flexible working hours with 2-3 home office days per week
  • We are always available to each other
  • Monthly and annual bonuses as well as pay raise based on performance
  • Various internal career opportunities and abroad in case of mobility

Expectation:

  • Proficiency in verbal, non-verbal, and digital communication, coupled with active listening.
  • Strategic decision-making, initiative, open-mindedness, and the courage to drive change.
  • Agile mindset, user-oriented approach, and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong skills in team integration, responsibility-sharing, and conflict resolution.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional and international teams effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage diverse teams with empathy and insight.
  • Deep knowledge of purchasing strategy processes and digital tools.
  • Mastery of cost and value drivers, legal and CSR considerations, risk management, and finance/budget management.
  • Fluent in English with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to implement savings opportunities across multiple business lines.
  • Results-oriented with a strong focus on achieving financial and operational targets.

How to apply/ contact information:

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