ESRF - Purchasing Assistant

At a glance

Job title: Purchasing Assistant
Ref.: 24-55-P-ADM-PCS
Contract type: Permanent contract
Salary range: 31.1K€ minimum
Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 05/09/2024

Context & Job description

In a team of 10 people and under the supervision of the Head of Procurement and Contracts service, you will carry out the administrative and technical tasks associated with purchasing activities.

Your main missions will be the following:

Process of Purchase Requests
Supplier data entry and follow up
Preparation and follow up on quotation requests for indirect purchases
Negotiation with suppliers on commercial conditions for small value orders
Process and follow-up of purchase orders
Ensure support to the Engineers and technicians in the purchasing process

Expected profile

Technical degree (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor, Meister, Vordiplom, Perito, Laurea Triennale, Diplomatura, Ingenieria Técnica or equivalent) in purchasing, international business or business administration
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar position
Organised, versatile, rigorous and good communication skills)
Good interpersonal skills and team spirit are also required in order to work effectively in an international multicultural environment
Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.