Third Party Equipement Sourcing Project Manager - FHPC & AFTERSALES (F/M/D)
FRANCE, Corcelles les Citeaux
As 3PE Sourcing Project Manager – FHPC & Aftersales, you will play a pivotal role in defining and executing the Sourcing strategy for Third Party Equipment (3PE) across FHPC (Food, Home & Per-sonal Care) Complete Lines and Stand Alone equipment and the global Aftersales business. You will act as a strategic business partner to Customer Management, FHPC Portfolio and Services, ensuring that Sourcing excellence, commercial performance, compliance, and governance are em-bedded throughout project activities. This is a senior role requiring strong cross functional influence, negotiation excellence, and the abil-ity to drive Sourcing value in a dynamic, international environment.
■ Act as the main Sourcing business partner to Customer Management, FHPC Portfolio and Services, ensuring strategic 3PE Sourcing support for FHPC and Aftersales projects.
■ Lead structured engagement with regional teams during quotation and bidding phases, ensuring consistent processes and alignment with QTCE and global stakeholders.
■ Drive the implementation of category sourcing strategies, ensuring FHPC and Aftersales needs are captured and aligned with global and regional objectives.
■ Coordinate the full Sourcing lifecycle for 3PE, overseeing project launches, key milestones, and collaboration with Sourcing Category and technical teams to ensure on‑time execution.
■ Manage supplier escalations and performance, including quality, OTIF, and commercial issues, working closely with Sourcing Category and Supplier Quality & Performance teams.
Level of education and languages
■ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
■ Fluency in English & French mandatory.
■ Italian, Chinese, or other regional languages are a plus.
Required experience and skills
■ At least 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing (incl. Global Purchases roles) or Project Management in an international setting.
■ Proven experience managing Sourcing for project-based activities, particularly in industries like packaging, beverages, or manufacturing.
■ Excellent communication skills to manage relationships with stakeholders across different sub-regions and functions.
■ Very strong commercial negotiation skills with international companies
■ Strong problem-solving abilities, particularly in handling escalations related to supplier performance, quality, and project timelines.