SRM Project Manager & IT Corporate Buyer

Country France City LEVALLOIS PERRET
Area
92 - Hauts-de-Seine
Workplace location LEVALLOIS PERRET-QUAI C PASQUA(FRA) Employer company SAFT SAS Domain IT, Digital & Data, Procurement Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years
Context & Environment
Wo are we?
Saft is a leading specialist in high-technology batteries for industry, covering the entire value chain from design and development to production, from customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, Saft has been supplying its customers with batteries offering ever-longer service life, providing backup power and propulsion for critical applications.
Our innovative, safe and reliable technology delivers high performance in space, at sea, in the air and on land. Saft powers industry and smart cities, while ensuring backup functions in extreme environments, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert.
Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global multi-energy company that produces and supplies energy worldwide: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity.
Saft is deploying and further developing its Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) platform to enhance procurement process performance, strengthen collaboration with suppliers, and support the digitalization of Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay activities. In this context, we are looking for an SRM Project Manager & Corporate IT Buyer to drive the global implementation and continuous improvement of SRM modules, while also managing Corporate IT procurement activities.
Activities
Main Responsibilities

• Lead SRM projects end-to-end, from business requirements gathering to solution deployment.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders (Procurement, IT, Quality, Finance, Compliance, and external partners) to ensure successful project delivery.
• Gather and document business requirements, translating operational needs into effective solutions.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure seamless integration of new modules with existing processes, SRM tools, and ERP systems.
• Manage testing phases and support production deployments.
• Drive user adoption through training, documentation, and functional support.
• Promote continuous improvement by overseeing tool enhancements and monitoring performance indicators.
• Manage Corporate IT procurement activities, including tender processes, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization.

Candidate Profile
Academic Background:
Master's degree (Bachelor's +5 years) from an Engineering School, Business School, or equivalent university qualification.
Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of project management experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, or Business Information Systems.
• Experience in an international environment would be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Good knowledge of Procurement, SRM (Supplier Relationship Management), Source-to-Contract, and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Proven project management skills in cross-functional and international environments.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
• Strong interest in digital tools, data, and continuous process improvement.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Autonomous, detail-oriented, analytical, and able to thrive in a multicultural environment.