IS Purchasing Key User - APAC

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Imerys is a world leader in creating specialty solutions that improve everyday life through minerals. Our success is built on our people and creating an environment where our 13700 employees around the globe can thrive.

We passionately believe that our teams are at their best when they have the opportunity to learn, collaborate and find new ways to solve our customers’ challenges, no matter what part of the business they are in.

This position is part of the Ivalua Project team and reports to “Asia Purchasing Process & Tools Manager”

The IS Purchasing - Key User is responsible for supporting the APAC team of the implementation of the Purchasing Information System project.

He/She will be part of a project team and is accountable for all project streams including:

Local coordination & completion of the site activities towards IS Purchasing tool of each APAC waves
Propose IS Purchasing tool enhancements in the maintenance phase
Promote the tool & support the end-users within his/her geographical scope
Align with the CORE team

JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS

IMERYS has committed to a challenging purchasing optimization program that aims to support savings performance plans with technological assets and digitalize the purchasing process to offer buyers' community (and other profiles such as stakeholders) suitable tools in order to increase efficiency and eliminate non-value-added duties.

The aim of the project is to implement Purchasing IS within all Imerys entities:

Users number: Up to 400
Applicative map: 4 pillars (SRM / E-sourcing / Purchasing Contracts / E-procurement)
Project number (functional / technical): 1
Software: Ivalua
Scope: Worldwide, focus on APAC & China

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

For the solution deployment & continuous improvement

Serve as the primary point of contact for specific business applications
Provide expert-level support and guidance to end-users
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance application efficiency
Deliver training programs for application users
Monitor and analyze application usage metrics to drive improvements
Troubleshoot complex issues and escalate to appropriate teams when necessary

Establish a trusty relationship with users and stakeholders
Participate in change management processes

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

3 years of practical experience in purchasing process & tools (Source to Contract)
Experience in a Global organization with competing priorities and ambiguous requirements
Fluent or native English speaker
Experience in Procure to Pay process and ERP, Ivalua software is a plus
Fluent in any additional Asian language (Chinese, …)
Experience of working within a culturally diverse global company

Soft skills and abilities

Self-driven and ability to work with autonomy
Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure, and a moving context
Flexible working hours to accommodate diverse geographic locations
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal and collaborative skills
Good presentation and communications skills across multiple levels of the organization, including senior management
Ability to bring enthusiasm to the user’s community
Problem-solving ability with a rigorous mindset
Continuous improvement mindset
Keen attention to detail

PHYSICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

International travels around the different locations of Imerys around the world may require a physical effort associated with luggage and professional computer transportation. Hours can be extensive as well due to travel.

Job requirements may correspond with reduced mobility situations.

Imerys is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.