Commodity Purchasing Manager

LAcoustics is the world leader in premium professional sound systems for live events. From world-class artists on tour to major music festivals in every genre to opening and closing ceremonies of planetary sporting events we are the trusted choice of event professionals who require extreme reliability and fidelity show after show.

Designed and manufactured in Europe and available in 80 countries globally L-Acoustics employs over 1300 people worldwide with 20% of team resources devoted to R&D and application. Our products are built to the highest professional and sustainable standards which we continue to define and elevate.

Since 1984 we build ideas into products grow products into businesses and scale businesses that leverage and transform the Pro-Audio Industry.
What began as a small team has since become a global organization working to realize this vision. Each member of our team shares our passion for designing and manufacturing sound systems with the highest most consistent and predictable performance levels.

Our ecosystem of innovative products and services encompasses software loudspeakers processors amplifiers sound system design and calibration services.

Through our dedication to innovation and product design excellence we shape the future of sound with technologies that enable audio professionals and artists to elevate the listener experience.

The team you will join:
Sitting in the Purchasing department our team dedicated to purchasing bears a lot of responsibility in the current market situation. Divided into 3 teams (direct indirect and projects) they all work together to source and provide L-Acoustics with the best quality resources at the lowest price within the most reasonable time frame possible.

We are looking for a bright commodity buyer to join the direct purchasing team and to provide resources on the commodities side for our manufacturing process.

What you will contribute to:
You are responsible for the functional leadership for the assigned commodity driving standardization on processes and feeding the corporate sourcing strategies. You are responsible for defining and implementing the purchasing strategy for the assigned family.

Purchasing strategy definition:

• Build and implement the purchasing policy for your commodity (target suppliers strategic suppliers contracts and framework agreements)

• Develop Commodity Strategy with main stakeholders adjust to change control adherence

• Build sourcing analysis (internal constraints external risks cost analysis analysis of the supplier market)

• Define supplier selection criteria i.e. global footprint technology QM

Purchasing strategy implementation:

• Manage spend according to Purchasing & Commodity strategy

• Implement a global cost structure evaluation approach for your suppliers

• Steer the quality/cost/lead time performance of suppliers (performance reviews audits action plans)

• Update data in the ERP and ensure compliance with purchasing processes

Continuous improvement of purchasing strategy:

• Identify savings and cost optimization potentials globally & locally

• Lead cost saving initiatives align with stakeholders and drive to implementation

• Conduct yearly (or regular) negotiations with global & local strategic suppliers

• Manage contracts & negotiations

Market monitoring & updating Key Data:

• Monitor and analyze market tendencies with focus on prices suppliers producers and new technologies

• Ensure a permanent market watch as well as a monthly reporting of the performance of your activity

• Update spend data gathering & analysis on influencing spend patterns

• Monitor & report commodity KPIs (PPV Weighted Payment Quality & Delivery Performance)

What you will need to succeed:

• Engineers degree OR Master of Engineering preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Commodity Buyer.

• Excellent sense of humility simplicity and partnership: our vision for our suppliers is long term it is essential to build good relationships with them

• A business level English proficiency associated with a bilingual level of French. Other european languages are a plus.

What we offer

At L-Acoustics newcomers are welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive environment that blends technological excellence with human-centered values. New team members benefit from the following:

• Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote workdays per week

• Comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family.

• Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement

• A collaborative international work environment driven by innovation.

• Employee events and initiatives that foster community and creativity.

• Access to the companys CSE (Comité Social et Économique) offering cultural leisure and social benefits.

• A strong focus/emphasis on work-life balance

• L-Acoustics supports personal/professional development diversity and community engagementensuring that every newcomer feels empowered to grow contribute and thrive from day one.

We recognize that talent is multifaceted. Our commitment to valuing each individual giving equal opportunities to all and building a team enriched by a variety of backgrounds and experiences. What matters most to us is your passion your expertise and your drive to grow. We believe in creating an environment where people can do their best work and thrive together. Even if this role isnt an exact match we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective could be just what our team needs.