Plant and Mechanical Engineering
Freelance EMEA Indirect Purchasing Manager
Rueil-Malmaison, FranceOn-siteFreelanceStart date 2/2026Duration 3 months3 months+
Posted by
Phaidon EPM London
Contact person
Anthony Ranaivosolo
Project ID
2962712
Vehicle Fleet ManagementBenchmarkingBusiness ContinuityBusiness Process ImprovementContract ManagementFacility OperationsFrenchMaintenanceMarket ResearchNegotiationPurchasing ProcessPackaging and Processing DutiesConsumer ProductProcurementPerformance MonitorTeam Management
Description
EPM Scientific are partnering with a Packaging & Containers Manufacturer, operating across the Pharmaceutical & Consumer Goods space. They are seeking a Freelance Indirect Purchasing Manager to join them on an exciting project based opportunity in Rueil?Malmaison, France.
Category focus will be on FM, MRO, Energy, Fleet, Tail Spend & Indirect Projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead sourcing strategies and competitive bidding processes across assigned indirect categories.
Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier intelligence to support decision-making.
Negotiate commercial terms and ensure contractual compliance across all EMEA sites (20x sites - circa €50m).
Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, quality, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify cost?saving and value?creation opportunities while ensuring business continuity.
Support the rollout of regional and global procurement initiatives.
Collaborate with local site teams to capture needs, resolve operational issues, and implement sourcing solutions.
Required Experience & Expertise
8+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement within industrial, multi?site, or international environments.
Proven category expertise in:
- FM (Facilities Management)
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
- Energy Procurement
- Fleet Management
- Tail Spend Optimisation
- Strategic Indirect Projects
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier?relationship management experience.
Ability to work in a matrixed international environment with multiple stakeholders.
Must be a fluent French speaker.
Contract Details
Length - 3 months renewable
Hours - Full Time
Location - 5x days onsite in Rueil?Malmaison for initial 3 months, transitioning to 3x days onsite afterwards
If this sound like you, please click the relevant links to apply!
We look forward to hearing from you.
Category focus will be on FM, MRO, Energy, Fleet, Tail Spend & Indirect Projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead sourcing strategies and competitive bidding processes across assigned indirect categories.
Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and supplier intelligence to support decision-making.
Negotiate commercial terms and ensure contractual compliance across all EMEA sites (20x sites - circa €50m).
Manage supplier relationships, performance monitoring, quality, service levels, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify cost?saving and value?creation opportunities while ensuring business continuity.
Support the rollout of regional and global procurement initiatives.
Collaborate with local site teams to capture needs, resolve operational issues, and implement sourcing solutions.
Required Experience & Expertise
8+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement within industrial, multi?site, or international environments.
Proven category expertise in:
- FM (Facilities Management)
- MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations)
- Energy Procurement
- Fleet Management
- Tail Spend Optimisation
- Strategic Indirect Projects
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier?relationship management experience.
Ability to work in a matrixed international environment with multiple stakeholders.
Must be a fluent French speaker.
Contract Details
Length - 3 months renewable
Hours - Full Time
Location - 5x days onsite in Rueil?Malmaison for initial 3 months, transitioning to 3x days onsite afterwards
If this sound like you, please click the relevant links to apply!
We look forward to hearing from you.