Strategic Sourcing Manager in Villers M/F/X

PIP Global Safety is one of the world’s leading providers and manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE), trusted by workers and safety professionals across all industries and continents. With a 40‑year legacy of innovation, quality, and responsiveness, we deliver comprehensive head‑to‑toe protection through a powerful portfolio of brands.

We are united by a common purpose: protecting workers around the world by providing solutions that ensure safety, enhance performance, and support well‑being. Guided by our core values—integrity, innovation, accountability, tenacity, and customer focus—we are building a safer and more sustainable future. At PIP Global Safety, we protect people and the planet, one innovation at a time.

We are doubling our global footprint through the transformative acquisition of established brands such as North®, Howard Leight®, Miller®, Fibre‑Metal®, Oliver®, Salisbury®, and more, bringing even greater innovation, expertise, and reach to our customers worldwide.

Join a fast‑growing global organization where protection is more than a product—it is our purpose and our passion.

We are looking for a Strategic sourcing manager to join our team in Villers-Cotterets (02600) on permanent contract, full time. The role is 100% onsite.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager M/F/X is responsible for executing strategic and operational sourcing activities for assigned direct-material categories within the EMEA region.

Reporting to the EMEA Strategic Sourcing Leader, the role drives cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and supply continuity while working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

This position is a senior individual contributor role with full category ownership and high cross-functional exposure.

Key Responsibilities for this role :

1- Category & Strategic Sourcing :

• Own assigned direct-material categories for EMEA manufacturing sites.
• Execute category strategies aligned with regional and global sourcing objectives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, cost modeling, and negotiations.
• Support sourcing decisions for localization, dual sourcing, and footprint optimization

2 - Supplier Management :

• Manage supplier relationships and performance for assigned categories.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive corrective action plans.
• Support supplier industrialization, capacity planning, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification and audits.

3 - Manufacturing & Cross-functional support :

• Partner with plant operations to ensure supply continuity and cost stability.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), resourcing activities, and design changes.
• Act as escalation point for sourcing-related supply or cost issues.

4 - Cost, Analytic & Market Intelligence :

• Drive cost-reduction initiatives (CE/VE, should-cost, negotiations, productivity).
• Track savings, PPV, and budget adherence.
• Monitor commodity trends, supply market dynamics, and geopolitical risks impacting EMEA.

5- Governance & Compliance :

• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies and ethical standards.
• Manage contracts, pricing agreements, and ERP data accuracy.
• Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.

Skills Requirements for this role :

• Master degree in Procurement or Purchasing with minimum 4 years of professional experience in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to direct materials and industrial supply chains
• Proven track record in supplier development, risk mitigation, and productivity delivery.
• Familiarity with ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP)
• Fluent in English & French
• Solid financial and cost-analysis capabilities
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to travel within the region as required
• Structured, analytical, and results-driven mindset
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices is a plus.