Senior Procurement Specialist, Engineering Services

Project Buyer

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Mission:

Administer procurement and purchasing operations to secure high quality materials and services at optimal costs, ensuring timely availability while mitigating risks. Build & develop supplier relationships to support the organization goals in a focused procurement setting. Demonstrate accountability, detail orientation, and commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities:

• Perform the full procurement lifecycle, including requisition review, supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, purchase order creation, logistics & delivery verification to site/requesters, and coordination until supplier payment.
• Identify savings opportunities and optimizations in transactions through market analysis, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing tailored to Valeo needs.
• Proactively resolve issues by influencing suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with procurement policies, regulations, and engineering priorities.
• Track supplier performance to support projects timelines and budgets. Prepare and report detailed purchasing activity updates to the procurement manager.

Requirements:
Experience &

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years in procurement/purchasing, ideally in tech or engineering fields, handling end-to-end processes. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field. Proactive problem-solver (not just an executor) who creatively navigates challenges, with high accountability and detail focus. Skilled negotiator spotting savings, eager learner with strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder trust. Proficient in Google Suite, ERP systems, and reporting techniques.

Employment details:
The successful candidate will be hired as a contractor and will be part of the Admin & Facility at Valeo