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GTT

Designs membrane LNG containment systems

Indirect Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSaint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of ERP tools and associated purchasing processes.
  • Knowledge of business law and contract management.
  • Proficiency in negotiation techniques and supplier tendering.
  • Ability to analyze supplier markets and assess associated risks.
  • Fluent French.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken, in an international environment.
  • Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.
  • A proactive, results-oriented approach.
  • Rigor and organizational skills.
  • Analytical and synthesis skills.
  • Resilience and ability to manage complex situations.
  • Ability to build relationships and work with varied stakeholders.
  • Ability to unite stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects.
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility.
  • Bac +5 qualification from a business school, an engineering school with a purchasing specialization, or equivalent university education.
  • At least 7 years of experience as a buyer in an industrial, technical, or international environment.
  • Significant experience managing tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier performance.
  • Good understanding of cost control, supplier performance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy purchasing strategies for assigned categories in close collaboration with internal customers.
  • Gather and challenge stakeholders’ requirements, support them in drafting specifications, and lead supplier tendering.
  • Identify, assess, and select suppliers suited to the company’s needs.
  • Lead tenders, conduct commercial and contractual negotiations, and formalize agreements with relevant stakeholders.
  • Establish and manage framework contracts and Group agreements, ensuring their proper execution.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement actions to optimize service quality, costs, deadlines, and risk control.
  • Ensure compliance, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements are met within the assigned scope.
  • Manage supplier disputes and coordinate corrective action plans; launch and monitor annual supplier evaluations for the assigned scope.
  • Track purchasing performance indicators, measure savings, and provide quarterly reports to Purchasing management.
  • Lead cross-functional working groups and support internal teams in evolving purchasing practices and processes.
  • Lead or contribute to strategic purchasing projects with significant impact on the Group’s financial performance or organization.
  • Provide expertise on supplier markets, risk analyses, and complex contractual arrangements.
  • Contribute to supplier risk mapping and implement associated mitigation plans.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing methods, tools, and performance indicators.
  • Structure and deploy Group purchasing tools, including the new ERP, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring data reliability, and supporting users.
  • Structure and manage the supplier evaluation process to ensure reliable visibility into performance across the assigned scope.
  • Validate purchase requests and contracts in the ERP in accordance with current procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience deploying or using purchasing tools and ERP systems.

About the Company

GTT

Designs membrane LNG containment systems

GTT designs and engineers membrane containment systems for LNG storage and transport, licensing patented technologies to shipbuilders, shipowners, and energy companies. Its systems line LNG tanks to safely hold cryogenic fuel, with licensing, technical assistance, and a range of maintenance, training, and digital services. GTT differentiates itself through a focused specialization in LNG membrane technology, a global partner network, and a services ecosystem that supports customers throughout the lifecycle of vessels and storage facilities. Its goal is to stay at the forefront of LNG by expanding internationally and continuously delivering reliable containment solutions and related services that meet evolving energy needs.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, France
Founded
1965

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