Lactalis Group is the worldwide leader of the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30+ Billion euros at the end of 2025.

This role is critical to supporting the global growth of Lactalis and will be part of the Global Procurement team, reporting directly to the Global Sourcing Manager – Agri-Commodities.

This is a challenging, highly dynamic and visible role that will allow you to lead key strategies and projects to optimize the quality, service, costs, innovation and cash performance of your categories.

Develop and implement multi-year category strategies with all relevant stakeholders (Country Procurement team, R&D;, Industrial, Quality, Marketing...)

Design and lead the global strategic roadmap for corn-derived ingredients, aligning sourcing decisions with Lactalis’ business priorities, innovation pipeline, and sustainability goals.

Drive global alignment and governance, ensuring consistency in sourcing practices, contract frameworks, and supplier engagement across all regions.

Lead and manage strategic relationships with global suppliers, ensuring strong alignment with business goals and consistent performance

Lead contract negotiations to secure the most competitive pricing while ensuring long-term value and supplier reliability

Manage supplier segmentation and rationalization,



ensuring the global supply base is strategically aligned, competitive, and risk-resilient

Implement robust supplier risk management frameworks, proactively identifying and mitigating geopolitical, financial, operational risks

Continuously analyze global corn markets and macroeconomic factors to anticipate supply risks, guide sourcing strategy, and support long-term planning.

Negotiate and implement key Master Supply Agreements and assist local teams in implementing them

Work closely with local teams to apply global sourcing strategies, ensuring smooth collaboration and clear communication.

Lead cross-functional projects to optimize cost, quality, and innovation in corn derivative sourcing.

This position, based in Laval (53), requires frequent travels (10-30% of the time) to meet with local teams and visit suppliers.

Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university in business or a business-related field, or more

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Strategic sourcing

Experience in manufacturing packaged consumer products and food is highly valued

Experience in project management

Fluent in French and English and ability to work in a multicultural workplace.

📌 Procurement Specialist (F/M) (Laval)
🏢 Groupe Lactalis
📍 Laval