Lithium Project Lead Purchasing Manager-France

Lithium Project 
Lead Purchasing Manager
Paris/FRANCE

Our client, a renowned French industrial group, is spearheading a groundbreaking greenfield Lithium production project in France, with a total investment of €1 billion. This ambitious initiative aims to establish sustainable and innovative lithium production to support the green energy transition.

They are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Professional to lead all procurement activities associated with the project namely: EPCm Contracts, Material supply contracts, Service contracts and
construction works contracts. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Europe's most significant lithium production projects while working in a dynamic and impactful leadership capacity.

ORGANISATION
  • This position directly reports to the Group Purchasing Director for Industrial Equipment & Services.
  • Functional report to the EMILI Project director.
Functional collaboration:
  • Industrial Project Managers of the Project
  • Project Management Team
  • Legal Counsel in EMEA

Key tasks and responsibilities:

The project consists of two phases; pilot plant and commercial plant phase.
  • Define, in coordination with the Industrial Project Director of the Project the purchasing  strategy of the project. 
  • Be the partner of the Industrial Project Director of the Project, by steering and coordinating.
  • Purchasing activities for the whole project, with support of the Purchasing Team.
  • For EPCm contract already awarded (Pilot plant): manage all EPCm purchasing activities.
  • During basic engineering and EPCm phase: this includes the proper implementation of company Purchasing Policy, validation of the purchasing plan(s), participation to progress meetings, participation to the definition of the vendor and subcontractor lists, participation to vendor qualifications.
  • For commercial plant: Manage the RFQ of the basic engineering / EPCm, in relation with the Project Team, the Purchasing Team and the Legal Team, until contract award. After contract award, the activities may continue with the management of the EPCm purchasing activities.
  • Monitor progress on the execution of the purchasing plan, and share visibility with stakeholders.
  •  Manage risks and opportunities.
  • Lead claims resolution
  • Main KPIs are the respect of the project timeline, and savings negotiation performance.
Education and Experience requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering plus Purchasing specialization / experience.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in EPC/EPCm projects management and contract management.
  • Experience in the purchasing and negotiation of industrial equipment with performance guarantees, and in the subcontracting of construction works.
  • Proven experience in planning and leading complex negotiations
  • Experience in the mining / metal processing industry is a plus.
Knowledge, skills, Leadership Behaviors:
  • Able to work in French context, and used to work in a multinational environment.
  • Strong leadership with the ability to convince and engage teams
  • Team-oriented, dynamic and adaptable
  • Rigorous and organized
  • Highly motivated and results focused with the ability to act with a high sense of urgency
  • Ability to operate and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple
  • priorities and challenging deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Languages: English (mandatory), French (mandatory).
Leads self
  • Flexes own style to meet the needs of others or situations.
  • Manages own energy and emotions. Takes steps to set the right leadership example
Leads others
  • Understands each team member and how to get the best out of them.
  • Empowers team to operate outside of their comfort zone by providing learning opportunities that allow them to try new things.
Communicates and collaborates
  • Leads and collaborates across boundaries.
  • Effectively networks to share knowledge and insight and to drive performance.
Deliver results
  • Delivers short term results while maintaining focus on the longer term.
  • Adapts to changing business priorities whilst maintaining focus on personal and team results.

Drives improvements
  • Gathers external insight from other organizations and customers to innovate and drive business performance.
  • Looks to find ways to do things better, quicker or more efficiently.

WHAT WE OFFER

In exchange, the ideal candidate will get a permanent contract, receive an attractive retributive package, while he gets the opportunity to sign on with a solid company and build his/her professional career in an international environment. Only the candidates that fulfil these requirements will be considered. Send your CV in English indicating the job reference to: akman.atilgan@conexusrecruitment.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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