Job detail for Procurement Lead - Functional Expert

Procurement Lead - Functional Expert (M/F)

Massy - France

Founded in 2000, Ivalua is a global leader in cloud-based procurement management solutions.

OUR COMPANY

At Ivalua, we are a global community of experts convinced that digital transformation makes supply chains more sustainable and resilient, while improving collaboration with suppliers.

And we achieve this through our cloud-based spend management platform, which enables hundreds of major brands to manage their spending and suppliers while optimizing their profitability, ESG performance (Environment, Social and Governance), reducing risks and improving their productivity.

Driven by our passions and nourished by our shared ambitions, we equip ourselves to meet challenges and create impactful experiences for our customers and partner ecosystem, while giving meaning to our teams.

Learn more on www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn

THE OPPORTUNITY:

CONTEXT:

The Innovation Success department aims to implement and ensure the success of our product innovations through close collaboration with our internal R&D department and our external customers. This allows us to offer proactive optimization of our products and solutions. We thrive in a culture of teamwork, dynamism and enthusiasm and we aim for excellence in everything we undertake.

We are developing a new generation of AI-powered procurement technology products. Leveraging agentic AI and our Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA), we enable organizations to automate complex workflows and help teams move from manual, tactical execution to creating strategic value.

ROLE:

As a Procurement Lead - Functional Expert, you will work closely with customers, partners and the product team to map complex procurement workflows, optimize functional solutions and drive continuous improvement. Your functional expertise will be key to strengthening our customers' spend management strategies and ensuring their long-term success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US:

• Lead end-to-end implementations of various functional processes (Procure-to-Pay, Sourcing-to-Contracts, Supplier Relationship Management) through to production deployment.
• Deploy our agentic AI solutions by leveraging your solid expertise in the procurement domain as well as natural language (prompting and functional logic) to adapt AI behaviors to the customer's specific business context.
• Work actively with the solution architect during the design phase by sharing best practices with the customer or partner, conducting product demonstrations, performing fit-gap analysis and taking full functional responsibility for the design document.
• Actively collaborate alongside solution architects by sharing best practices with the customer or partner, demonstrating the value of the product.
• Support partners during implementation by providing design feedback and conducting configuration reviews during deployments.
• Oversee and contribute to the delivery and deployment plan, and ultimately ensure the success of the production rollout.
• Configure the solution and coordinate efforts with other team members to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Integrate customer feedback to evaluate and improve product features.
• Perform PMO (Project Management Office) activities and support change management initiatives to promote adoption by end users.

YOUR PROFILE:

Skills and experience:

• Master's degree (Bac +5) in procurement, commerce/management, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5 years of functional experience in procurement, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) and supply chain.
• Prior experience on software implementation and SaaS (Software as a Service) solution projects is a plus.
• Proven experience in driving digital transformation through leading cloud-based procurement platforms, with strong ability to leverage natural language to drive AI/automation tools.
• Experience in customer & partner relationship management, workshop facilitation and "Trusted advisor" role.
• Solid functional knowledge of the Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle, combined with excellent project management skills.
• Relevant certifications in procurement or project management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, PMP) are highly desired.

Soft skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire customers during workshops and build strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Ability to work in an agile environment at a fast pace, in close collaboration with customers and partners.
• Autonomous, results-oriented, proactive and flexible.
• Ability to mentor peers on procurement and spend management processes.
• Excellent command of English.

NB: Business travel is expected for this position, approximately (25%)

WHAT COMES NEXT

If your application matches the skills desired for this role, our recruitment team will contact you to schedule an initial phone conversation. Take a step further towards achieving your goals - apply today!

A dedicated recruiter will guide you at each stage of the recruitment process. We are here to support you!

Our recruitment process is designed to assess your skills through a series of personalized interviews with our teams. Interviews will take place virtually and in person at our offices.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IVALUA

• A "Hybrid" model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote),
• We are a team driven by the desire to push the boundaries of product and technological innovation,
• A privately held company in constant growth,
• A stable and profitable company,
• Every week, the opportunity to get together over a meal provided by the company,
• Thrive by pursuing your goals through a powerful team spirit, conducive to creativity and productivity,
• Unlock your professional potential through our training and career development program,
• Join a dynamic and international team of experts in their fields, and collaborate with people passionate about their work and guided by a shared vision,
• Experience an inclusive work environment open to diversity, where your contribution will be appreciated and valued,
• Participate in numerous events organized by the company (sports competitions, musical events and team building),
• Highly rated by its employees, Ivalua has been named by Comparably (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua):

Driven by our differences - Your energy is our strength!

United by our values, we celebrate diversity and equity in all their forms to build an inclusive work environment. To help our customers make their supply chains more efficient, sustainable and resilient, we rely on our international teams with diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity and diversity as drivers of innovation, fostering a spirit of inclusivity, a productive and pleasant work environment, and offering fulfilling career prospects for all Ivaluans.

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