Head of Direct materials Procurement -Global Purchasing

IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2,000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

Job Summary The Head of Direct materials Procurement of Global Purchasing will be responsible for defining and executing a worldwide purchasing and sourcing strategy for all our direct materials especially semiconductors, raw materials, components, and outsourcing services essential to our smartcard manufacturing. This senior leader will lead and mentor a global team, driving strategic supplier partnerships, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience in a complex and high-tech manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the smartcard ecosystem, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Define, develop, and execute a global sourcing strategy to enhance cost competitiveness, resilience, and growth across all business units. Establish and institutionalize a "should-cost" system to enable fact-based negotiations, margin improvement, and value engineering. Translate business objectives into a comprehensive, long-term procurement strategy that provides a sustainable competitive advantage. Lead and participate in high-stakes negotiations for high-value materials and components, and long-term supply agreements.

Supplier and Risk Management Develop and manage a global supplier base and mitigate risks by monitoring global trends. Manage and mitigate geo-political risks including tariffs Focus on localization Lead supplier innovation and oversee qualification and improvement.

Operational Excellence Collaborate with BU’s and other departments to align sourcing strategies Drive productivity, ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, and implement best-in-class procurement practices.

Team and Stakeholder Management Build and lead a global team and collaborate with senior executives across the company. Ensure adherence to regulations, compliance topics, internal policies, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred. 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global sourcing or supply chain, with significant experience in the semiconductor or smartcard industry . Experience managing global teams, supplier development, cost modeling, and negotiations. Inter-cultural skills Knowledge of industry regulations, contract law, and global logistics. Strong analytical, strategic, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to travel internationally.

Language skills English, French or other European languages

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