Build and develop an expertise of the markets with the business entities from the sourcing phase and through end-to-end execution to maximize business performance. Ensure that the Purchasing process is properly executed through supplier relationship life cycle.

1) Definition of sourcing strategy and tactical management:

Develop expertise of the markets through portfolio segmentation & analysis of opportunities and threats in collaboration with the business entities and under guidance of the Category Manager: PSA (Purchasing Strategy Assessment), RMat wrap up ...

Define and challenge short and midlong term needs of the business entities.

Evaluate/ anticipate risks (notably business continuity) and implement mitigation action plans if needed on its portfolio scope.

spend, suppliers, internal partner risk, SWOT, action plan ...)

Prospectively evaluate recent suppliers in accordance with the Purchasing category strategy

Negotiate and have contracts/amendments signed with suppliers at the right level (Group or local) in collaboration with the Business entities,



and in alignment with Purchasing category sourcing strategy.

Ensure that the content of the contract is aligned with the results of the negotiation and that the right performance indicators are specified.

Ensure that the elements of the contract can be implemented and monitored.

Contribute to the deployment of the contract in the Michelin entities, with the Contract Manager Business lead.

(4) Animation of supplier relationship management to drive business performance.

Evaluate and steer the performance of the supplier (Business review, Supply review, SRM review, …) and implement a progress plan.

Guarantee the purchasing excellence of the interactions with the supplier (digitalization of invoices, data quality...)

Support claims (contractual disputes, non-conformities, problem of supply) with various stakeholders when needed.

5) Is accountable for the quality of the purchasing & procurement data.

📌 Temporary Procurement Officer (Chennai)
🏢 Michelin
📍 Chennai