Strategic Buyer

Stepan Company -
Paris (75)

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Location: Paris, FR, 75011

Job Description

Stepan is seeking a Strategic buyer to join our Procurement team in Paris or Voreppe (38). In this role, you will report to the Procurment Director. You will strengthen procurement capabilities on key chemical categories by bringing deeper market understanding and supporting supply security and value creation across Europe. Your spend is around 100MM$.

Key responsibilities :

Lead strategic sourcing activities on selected chemical categories
Develop strong market intelligence (supply/demand dynamics, cost drivers, supplier landscape)
Secure supply in a constrained environment and manage supplier relationships at a senior level
Identify and deliver savings and cost avoidance opportunities
Contribute to structuring and prioritizing procurement activities across strategic and long-tail categories
Work closely with business stakeholders (operations, sales, technical teams)

Education & Qualifications

8–12 years of experience in procurement, ideally in chemicals or industrial environment
Strong exposure to commodity markets and/or technically driven categories
Technical background (engineering) or solid experience managing complex chemical categories
Ability to engage with suppliers on both commercial and technical aspects
Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented
Comfortable operating in an international environment

What we are looking for

Someone who can own complex categories beyond sourcing processes
Strong business acumen combined with market understanding
Ability to operate in dynamic / constrained supply environments

Stepan is a global specialty and intermediate chemical manufacturer that has been serving a broad range of industries for over 90 years. Today, Stepan is a $2.7 billion revenue company. Our continued success is driven by the passion and commitment of our 2,500+ employees around the world.

Why Work At Stepan?

Stable & Growing

Collaborative Environment

Make a Difference & Be Recognized

Committed to Safety & Sustainability

Value Driven Culture

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