Mission
Decathlon is currently transitioning its systems, and Workday is coming to Switzerland. And let’s be honest: rolling out a new ERP is a massive challenge. That's why, we need someone to ensure this transition goes smoothly for our teams while keeping our daily indirect purchasing operations running efficiently.
Nicolas is currently our sole purchaser for Switzerland. He is attached to the Finance team and needs a true partner to help him tackle this dual challenge.
The deal: what we offer
- Contract: 6 to 9-month Fixed-Term Contract (CDD), starting ASAP until June 2027. We know you might be looking for a permanent role (CDI). For now, we have no visibility on a permanent opening. It’s not completely excluded, but we absolutely cannot guarantee it.
- Location: Bussigny and/or Geneva
- Team: You will be part of the local Finance team, working hand in hand with Nicolas.
What you will actually do
Your daily life will be split into two main missions:
1. P2P Change Management (50%)
- Impact analysis: Assist with the Change Impact Assessment for the country by documenting the gaps between current processes and the future Workday solution.
- Assist in the definition, implementation, and monitoring of the new solution's adoption.
- Communication plan: Roll out the United communication plan at the local level (format to be defined: newsletters, team meetings, webinars, etc.), adapting it to local culture and languages.
- Training deployment: Implement the training plan (e-learnings, user guides, in-person sessions) and track participation rates, satisfaction, skill development, and adoption.
- Post-deployment support: Collect the concerns and blocking points from field operations to propose solutions and share feedback with the international project team.
- Post-deployment: Support the deployment and monitor the performance of the new process.
2. Indirect Procurement (50%)
- Support in developing and deploying specific local strategies: Deploy a purchasing strategy per segment aligned with the Group's objectives, taking into account the specificities of the local market. E.g.: Electricity.
- Analysis and performance: Conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analyses, propose budget savings (Estimated Savings), and record negotiated gains in tracking tools.
- Sourcing and negotiation: Manage all phases of calls for tender, from defining needs (specifications) to supplier sourcing, negotiation with suppliers, and contracting with relevant stakeholders.
- Supplier Panel Management (SRM): Optimize the number of suppliers, evaluate their overall performance, and ensure their compliance with ESG legislation and the Decathlon code of conduct.
- Innovation and sustainable sevelopment: Systematically integrate sustainable criteria into specifications and explore innovation opportunities with suppliers.
- Potential participation in group synergies with Decathlon United.
- Process: Continuous participation in questioning current processes to make them as pragmatic as possible for our users.
You will also have regular interactions with:
- United Family Buyer, Category Leader, International coordinator, etc.
- Local and Group Workday project team
- Internal clients from stores and/or services (all departments combined)
- Legal department
- Finance & Accounting (CFO, FP&A, Accountant, Compliance, etc.)
Profil
The basics:
- Experience: You have 1 to 5 years of professional experience in procurement or project management.
- Languages: Professional French is mandatory to speak with local teams, and professional English is required for regular exchanges with our international coordinators. German is not mandatory, but definitely a plus!
- Sport DNA: You are genuinely passionate about sports! It is a core part of who we are at Decathlon, and we want to share this energy with you.
Hard skills (technical):
- Procurement expertise: You master the end-to-end purchasing process: crafting strategies, running RFPs, negotiating, and managing contracts.
- Digital culture and tools: You have a strong interest in digital transformation. Mandatory mastery of at least one procurement tool. Knowing Workday or Ivalua is a huge plus!
- Financial analysis: You know how to make numbers speak. You can analyze spend by supplier, category, or project to understand cost levers and propose pragmatic, easily deployable strategies.
- Project Management : You can comfortably juggle multiple purchasing projects alongside a change management program for an everyday internal tool.
Soft skills (Personal):
- Listening and emotional intelligence: Through active listening, you gather essential info and step into your stakeholders' shoes. You understand their constraints and provide concrete, actionable solutions.
- Organization: You have excellent prioritization skills, which are absolutely crucial for managing two different missions simultaneously.
- Fair balance: You know how to strike the right deal, balancing Decathlon’s interests with those of our suppliers.
- Leadership and communication: You are a decision-maker who communicates enthusiastically and knows how to mobilize cross-functional teams.
- Adaptability and agility: You have a user-oriented mindset, react well to change, and thrive in an evolving environment.
- Collaboration: You have a strong team spirit, share information openly, and handle disagreements constructively.
Our recruitment process
No surprises, here is exactly what will happen if you apply:
- Assessfirst Test: an assessment to understand your motivations and personality. You will receive a separate email from AssessFirst (please make sure to check your spam folder). We will review your application as soon as the assessment is completed.
- First Interview: With Louise, our Talent Acquisition Partner (TAP)
- Second Interview: With Nicolas, the local Purchaser (and your future manager)
- Final Interview: With Virginie, our CFO
Scheduling note: Due to the team vacations, no interviews will take place between mid and end of August, so don't panic if the process pauses temporarily ;)
Compétences
purchase
procurement
Workday
procurement tool
Ivalua