Purchasing Team leader

About Us:

Ozeol is a worldwide supplier of B2B products. Specializing in stock clearance and purchasing surplus products on a global scale, including textiles, toys, shoes, accessories, and more. Ozeol allows you to sell your inventories quickly, reducing storage costs. As we continue to expand, we are seeking passionate and talented individuals to join our team.

Why Ozeol?

Global Ecosystem & Scale: Become a vital part of a massive global network with 6,000 employees worldwide, offering you the stability and prestige of a major international player.

Global Mobility & Business Travel: Seize the opportunity for international business trips and cross-border collaboration, connecting with partners and teams across our global locations.

Rapid International Career Progression: We offer a fast-track career path with global mobility opportunities, allowing you to grow your professional footprint beyond local borders.

Global Impact: Work on an international level that significantly enhances our global operations, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability through our CSR initiatives.

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits.

Your Role:

As a Team Leader Buyer (Negotiation), you are the strategic bridge connecting global sourcing opportunities with the high-demand French market. You don't just manage deals; you orchestrate international trade at scale within a 6,000-staff ecosystem. This is a high-stakes, results-oriented sales leadership role where your ability to navigate global markets and drive a high-performing team directly impacts our international expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Market Integration: Acting as the vital link between market demands in France and global sourcing execution to ensure high-margin acquisitions.

• KPI-Driven Leadership: Leading and empowering a team of Buyers (Negotiators) to smash performance targets through aggressive sales strategies.

• Quality & Portfolio Oversight: Supervising the quality of the supplier portfolio managed by prospectors to ensure high-standard inputs for the negotiation stage.

• Stakeholder & Conflict Management: Serving as the strategic interface with Client Coaches and the first line of defense for complex supplier/client difficulties.

• Operational Excellence: Validating high-value purchase orders and ensuring strict compliance with procurement procedures and ethical standards.

• Cross-functional Synergy: Partnering with Sourcing and Activation teams to ensure a seamless, fast-paced supply chain cycle.

What We’re Looking For:

Skills and Competencies:

• Education: At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related fields.

• Experience: Proven track record in Negotiation, Procurement, Sales, or Business Development. Prior leading team experience is required.

• Leadership & Performance: Expertise in driving KPI-based performance, team evaluation, and fostering a competitive yet collaborative sales culture.

• Commercial Mastery: Advanced negotiation tactics, contract validation, and a deep understanding of Global Overstock Clearance models.

• Digital Innovation: Tech-savvy in AI-based management tools to revolutionize team productivity and market analysis.

• Linguistic Proficiency: Fluent in English (Required); Proficiency in French or additional languages is a strong plus.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: Innovative thinker focused on knowledge management and process improvement.

• Interpersonal Excellence: Strong communicator capable of bridging cross-functional gaps and resolving supplier escalations.

• Adaptability: Highly organized and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Integrity: Absolute respect for professional confidentiality and ethical standards.