Procurement Category Manager (Workplace and Marketing)

Mistral AI is hiring a Procurement Category Manager (Workplace and Marketing) in Paris, France. Level rates it ; you can apply on Mistral AI.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this marketing role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include procurement, negotiation and category management.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Procurement Category Manager needed to drive cost savings and manage indirect spend for workplace and marketing categories at Mistral.

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About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector, co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms.

We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

The Role

As a Procurement Category Manager (Workplace & Marketing) on the Procurement team, you will own and drive cost savings across indirect spend, with a focus on Workplace & Marketing categories. This role is critical to scaling Mistral's operations efficiently, as you define and execute procurement strategies for high-impact areas like workplace services, facilities, events, and marketing spend. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to rationalize contracts, renegotiate agreements, and implement processes that reduce complexity and costs, directly shaping how Mistral optimizes its resources.

What You Will Do

Lead global negotiations on indirect spend to drive measurable cost savings.
Define and execute procurement strategies tailored to Workplace & Marketing categories.
Identify and manage existing contracts, tools, and needs, including renewals and renegotiations.
Build and manage supplier panels to reduce fragmentation and improve governance.
Rationalize tool usage and consolidate internal needs with business owners.
Lead procurement projects end-to-end, from RFP to contractualization.
Contribute to the digitization of procurement through P2P tool adoption.

What We're Looking For

At least 5 years of experience as a Buyer/Category Manager, ideally in Workplace, Marketing, or professional services categories.
Proven ability to negotiate with large providers in competitive or tense markets.
Strong project management skills to handle multiple initiatives and align stakeholders.
Assertiveness and communication skills to push back constructively and build trusted relationships.
Adaptability to thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Benefits vary by country and may include healthcare coverage, parental leave, retirement plans, relocation support, wellness programs, meal and transportation allowances, and other location-specific perks.

For the most up-to-date details on benefits available in your location, please refer to our Benefits page.

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How we rate this

Procurement Category Manager (Workplace and Marketing) at Mistral AI rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Procurement Category Manager (Workplace and Marketing) is an open job at Mistral AI.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Paris.
The job was posted on September 1, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Mistral AI. Apply on Mistral AI

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Pay

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