Highlights

Location: Longpont-sur-Orge
7 years experience in purchasing and sales (in a product role)
2 days per week remote
A remuneration consisting of a fixed salary and an attractive variable package (profit-sharing bonus, incentive bonus, etc.);
Meal vouchers, a discount on our products, a gym, a social welfare association (CSEE), a beneficial health insurance plan, etc.

Job Description
Reporting to the Heavy Market Director, you will lead the implementation of the product strategy, purchasing, and P&L performance for the Building Market perimeter. This is a product-related function, where your main focus will be on managing the lifecycle and commercial performance of product categories within your scope.

You will manage a team of 8 professionals (Category Leaders and Category Managers), and ensure execution of the strategy to achieve business targets including revenue, margin, and stock optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute the commercial and purchasing strategy for your product perimeter in alignment with market objectives
Lead and coach a team of Category Leaders and Category Managers
Own the product assortment strategy, including commercial animation, pricing, purchasing policy, and offer structuring
Work closely with internal stakeholders including stores (via operational visits), top suppliers, sourcing offices, and HQ teams
Drive continuous improvement and cross-functional projects to optimize category management processes
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions

Ideal Candidate Profile

Master’s degree (business or engineering school)
Minimum 7 years of experience in purchasing and commerce, specifically in a product-related function
Proven managerial experience, with strong leadership and team development capabilities
Solid understanding of product lifecycle management, purchasing, and commercial operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with data-driven decision-making
Minimum B2 level in English (spoken and written)
Aligned with our company values: simplicity, sincerity, and proximity
Autonomous, proactive, and motivated to test and implement new ideas

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