Hybrid Group Purchasing Vice President bei Imerys

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Based in Paris, under the leadership of the Group industrial Support VP (Excom), we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Group Vice President of Purchasing to lead and optimize the procurement function across our global operations.

The VP will be responsible for developing and executing the group-wide purchasing strategy, driving supplier performance, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting the organization’s growth and sustainability goals.

Purpose of the Group Purchasing teams:

• Be a world class team with strong Market expertise

• Be a strong business partner helping Imerys in gaining market share

• Be a strong contributor for the group by improving our COI & OWC

• Work in close relationship with supplier to co-create value 

• Ensure compliance at ALL time  - all supplier should be treated fairly & equally 

• Contribute actively to the Imerys CO2 footprint reduction 

• Your key responsibilities will include:

• Define and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives

• Lead, mentor, and develop the purchasing teams across all business units and regions

• Negotiate high-value contracts with key suppliers and partners to ensure optimal terms and cost savings

• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier risks, ensuring quality, reliability, and continuity of supply.

• Ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices in accordance with ESG and regulatory standards.

• Standardize purchasing processes and tools across the group to ensure operational efficiency and compliance

• Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to maintain a competitive advantage

• Drive digital transformation initiatives within the procurement function (e.g., ERP, e-sourcing tools).

• Your business scope : 

• 2.7B€ spent / year

• >230 employees based 30 countries in EMEA, America; and APAC. It includes Business Areas Leaders, Category managers, Procurement site managers, …

• Teams composed of 3 pillars:

  • Purchasing central function driving transversal activities across the different businesses and mutualizing resources & chase of efficiencies (Process & Tools, Purchasing Excellence, Sustainable purchasing, Procurement Hub teams...)

  • Category Management at right level depending on market dynamics (global/regional/local) + massification & benchmark of our needs (Mining/HSE, Industrial equipment services, Transport, Chemical & Packaging, Indirect purchasing teams...)

  • Business Areas (BA) embedded teams to ensure the effectiveness of the contracts and the buy in for initiatives (4 BA)

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  What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a global leadership role

• Experience in Industry – e.g. manufacturing, minerals, chemical (raw materials) is preferred

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

• Strong track record of strategic sourcing, cost reduction, and supplier relationship management

• Experience in managing complex, multi-country procurement operations

• Deep knowledge of global supply markets, logistics, and compliance regulations

• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

• Job based in Paris

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.