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Amine ZAKARIA

Head of Purchasing & Logistic (f/m)

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Head of Purchasing & Logistic (f/m)

Join NanoXplore and help build Europe's critical technologies of tomorrow!
At NanoXplore, we design advanced FPGAs, SoCs FPGAs, ASICs and data converters enabling some of Europe's most demanding space, defense, avionics and industrial applications.

As a fast-growing European deeptech company, we combine cutting-edge innovation, entrepreneurial agility and ambitious projects that strengthen Europe's technological sovereignty.

With more than 200 passionate engineers across France, we push the boundaries of high-reliability microelectronics every day.

Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape the future of European technology!

HEAD OF PURCHASING & LOGISTIC (f/m)

We are looking for a Head of Purchasing & Logistic to lead and secure the Group's procurement, purchasing, planning and logistics activities.

In this role, you will define the Group's procurement strategy, secure the FPGA supply chain, and lead the procurement, purchasing, planning and logistics teams, in close coordination with sales, production and R&D.

YOUR MISSION :

Procurement Strategy Definition :

  • Develop and implement the Group's procurement strategy.
  • Support the qualification of critical and key suppliers.
  • Negotiate framework agreements, pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
  • Reduce procurement costs while effectively managing supply chain risks.
  • Establish and maintain market intelligence on Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, electronic components, IPs, substrates, packaging technologies, critical materials, and manufacturing capabilities.

FPGA Supply Chain Security:

  • Ensure the availability of components.
  • Manage supply disruption risks.
  • Develop business continuity plans (dual sourcing, safety stocks, alternative suppliers).
  • Manage supplier allocations during semiconductor market shortages.
  • Anticipate long-term demand in coordination with sales and production teams.
  • Co-manage relationships with foundries, assembly houses, test providers and other industrial partners.
  • Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost.
  • Coordinate supplier performance reviews.
  • Support industrial ramp-up and capacity expansion initiatives.
  • Ensure the preparation, validation, and handover of purchasing files to the procurement team once the required industrial and logistics maturity conditions have been met.

Inventory Planning and Logistic Management:

  • Define safety stock policies and inventory targets.
  • Balance product availability requirements with working capital optimization.
  • Oversee inventory control and stock-taking activities.
  • Manage transportation, freight forwarders and customs operations.
  • Optimize logistics costs and performance.
  • Ensure compliance with export control regulations, particularly for sensitive and dual-use technologies.

Procurement Operations Oversight:

  • Oversee Purchase Order processing within the ERP system.
  • Monitor supplier delivery schedules and commitments.
  • Supervise and maintain supplier and item master data.
  • Support to R&D Projects and New Product Development.
  • Involve procurement teams at the early stages of new FPGA developments.
  • Identify suppliers capable of supporting technological advancements.
  • Challenge technical decisions from cost, risk and supply availability perspectives.

Leadership and Organization:

  • Lead procurement, purchasing, planning and logistics teams.
  • Define and continuously improve processes and procedures.
  • Optimize ERP utilization and ensure data accuracy and reliability.
  • Develop team competencies and capabilities.
  • Monitor and drive procurement and supply chain KPIs.

YOUR PROFILE :

  • Strategic thinker with strong negotiation and decision-making skills;
  • Proven leadership, able to develop and unite multidisciplinary teams (procurement, purchasing, planning, logistics);
  • Rigorous and data-driven, with a strong focus on risk management and continuous improvement;
  • Excellent communication skills, at ease with suppliers, industrial partners and internal stakeholders;
  • Fluent English required, both written and spoken.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE :

  • Education: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field;
  • 10+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, including leadership roles, ideally in the semiconductor or electronics industry;
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor supply chains: foundries, assembly and test, substrates, electronic components;
  • Proven experience negotiating framework agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships;
  • Solid command of ERP systems and procurement / supply chain KPIs;
  • Good knowledge of export control regulations for sensitive and dual-use technologies.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

  • Contract type: Permanent (CDI)
  • Location: Sèvres (92)
  • Package: salary according to profile + internal benefits
  • Start date: as soon as possible

If you're eager to push the boundaries of microelectronics and contribute to technologies that will shape the future, join us and become part of a team that is not only designing chips but also helping build Europe's technological independence for decades to come!

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Embedded Systems

Bridging the gap between silicon and software, the Embedded Systems team designs the low-level tools that make NanoXplore’s FPGAs truly usable and powerful. 


Their core mission : developing the main SDK (Software Development Kit), firmware, and all embedded components that enable seamless configuration, control, and integration of our devices. From bootloaders and drivers to board support packages and diagnostic tools, they ensure our chips speak the right language whether on a satellite, in a defense system, or in a test environment. Their work is foundational : without it, nothing runs. 


What sets them apart is their ability to think system-wide. They work closely with hardware teams and application engineers, adapt to evolving specs, and support real-world use cases with reliability and reactivity. 

They’re not just writing code : they’re building the ecosystem around our FPGAs.


Driven by curiosity and precision, it’s a team where autonomy meets collaboration, and where each line of code contributes to something bigger : making advanced microelectronics accessible and operational for the most demanding applications.

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