Job Description
Posting Start Date: 6/9/26
Offer ID: 2301
Unit: Limagrain Corporate
Job Title: Category Manager IT (M/F)
Job Location: Saint-Beauzire
Contract type: Permanent
Job Description:
Function
Main Goal
By joining us, your responsibilities will include:
Contributing to Economic Performance / Innovation
Manage tenders to achieve economies of scale within your scope (Capex & Opex), while complying with procurement constraints
Conduct market and technology monitoring to identify and internally propose new products and services that will help the Group remain increasingly innovative [offre Catman IT | Word]
Supporting Teams
Gather and challenge the needs of the Group’s various Business Units
Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders, particularly in drafting specifications
Co-define standard contracts in collaboration with the Legal Manager (tender processes, offer comparisons), while respecting deadlines
Developing and Deploying the IT Procurement Strategy
Define the procurement strategy and policy for your category
Prepare and lead steering committees involving Procurement / IT / Legal teams, as well as business and performance review meetings
Managing Supplier Performance and Reporting
Ensure proper execution of supplier contracts, measure supplier performance, and propose improvement plans
Produce reporting for the entire category, estimate target savings, track actual or delegated financial performance, and ensure the proper use and quality of data entered into procurement performance monitoring tools for your spend category
What we expect of you
What Will Help You Succeed in This Role
Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Procurement or Business with a specialization in Procurement
At least 7 years of experience in a similar role
Previous experience in IT and Telecom procurement categories within a matrix organization
Strong technical knowledge in key procurement categories: Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, and Services
Ability to understand political and tactical contexts while aligning with Group and Business Unit strategic directions and adapting to tight deadlines on strategic projects
Good knowledge of business law and financial analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel (advanced analytical level)
Fluent English skills enabling you to work comfortably in an international environment, both written and spoken
Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, and synthesis skills
Your benefits and working environment
What We Offer
Executive status with a fixed annual working days agreement (213 working days per year)
Personalized onboarding and training programs, mobility support
A friendly work environment in modern offices located in Clermont-Ferrand
Competitive compensation package based on profile and experience, including variable pay
Profit-sharing scheme
Company retirement savings plan (PERU)
Remote working policy (2 days per week)
Company restaurant with employer financial contribution
Work-life balance benefits: daycare, multisport offer, carpooling network
Works council (CSE) offering various social and cultural activities
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