Procurement teams are based in our major countries The Corporate Procurement department is located at the HQ in Velizy - France
As a software company, 3DS purchases indirect goods and services.
The main Procurement categories are:
Facilities and Real Estate
Human Resources
Marketing, Communication and Events
Professional Services
Software, Hardware, Network, Telecommunication and Video
Subcontractors
Travel and Entertainment
Two main roles in the Procurement Team:
Buyer:
Assess make or buy, identify potential suppliers, manage RFPs, analyze offers and negotiate, build contracts with the selected supplier(s)
Manage suppliers panel: manage/assess risk
Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and level of service
Bring innovative solutions
Benchmark and keep abreast of new solutions to be developed, relevant industry trends, capabilities of new entrants, category cost drivers and pricing vendors
Procurement Planner:
Manage operational purchasing processes
Manage vendor database
Ensure purchase order cycle efficiency
Ensure purchasing processes comply with 3DS Policy