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This is a high-impact role with clear evolution towards leading the full procurement department.\nYour Key Responsibilities\nOwn and manage all direct procurement activities (hardware electronics, microelectronics, and related equipment),\nEstablish and negotiate contracts with key suppliers (T&Cs, pricing, payment terms, deadlines, quality requirements), reviewed by the Legal department \nBuild and maintain a qualified supplier panel to secure the supply chain \nDefine procurement specifications with operational teams prior to supplier selection, and act as owner across TQRCDE criteria (Technology, Quality, Responsibility, Compliance, Delay, Environment) \nManage supplier relationships and conduct regular performance reviews and benchmarks \nDefine and implement procurement processes (direct & indirect) and internal communication frameworks \nBuild forecasts and a strategic procurement plan aligned with production and development roadmaps \nManage supplier risk, including export control compliance (mainly Europe) \nEnsure best practices across all procurement activities, in close collaboration with Production, Development, Finance, and Legal teams \nRequirements\nMaster’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field \n5 to 10 years’ experience in direct procurement, with a focus on hardware electronics, microelectronics, or equipment for the microelectronics industry \nInternational experience and exposure to cross-border supplier management \nMastery of direct procurement processes and negotiation techniques \nERP proficiency and understanding of procurement process flows \nFluent English (written and spoken), essential for international supplier management \nActive listening and ability to translate engineering needs into procurement specifications \nStrong transversal relationship skills - comfortable managing 10+ internal stakeholders simultaneously \nAdaptability and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment \nRigorous, structured, and comfortable with workload management across multiple priorities \nBenefits\nCompetitive salary, flexible based on your experience \nProfit-sharing & company savings plan\n100% health coverage (Alan)\n50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus\nMeal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support\nChildcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000-€2,000)\nWhat we offer:\nA meaningful role with real ownership, from day one\nA team eager to collaborate and grow with you\nA hybrid and flexible work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy)\nDaily exposure to the entire quantum stack - from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.\nProcess\nTalent Acquisition Interview (30' - 45')\nHiring Manager Interview (45')\nUse Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)\nMeeting with the teams \n2 reference check\nOffer \n(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)\nAt Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. 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