This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all websites.
For further information, please click here >>.
Intranet

Purchasing Assistant

At a glance
  • Job title: Purchasing Assistant
  • Ref.: 25-35-T-ADM-PCS
  • Contract type: Time-limited contract
  • Publication start on Intranet: 23/06/2025
  • Contract duration: Temporary contract of 18 months

Context & Job description

As part of a team of 10 and reporting to the Head of the Procurement and Contracts Service, you will handle both administrative and technical tasks related to procurement activities.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Processing purchase requests
  • Entering and maintaining supplier data
  • Preparing and following up on quotation requests for indirect purchases
  • Negotiating commercial terms with suppliers for low-value orders
  • Processing and tracking purchase orders
  • Providing support to engineers and technicians throughout the procurement process

Expected profile

Qualifications and Education

  • 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.

Technical Skills and Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a similar position.
  • Proficiency in English (the working language at the ESRF).

Soft Skills

  • Well-organised, versatile, and rigorous.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in an international and multicultural environment.

Working conditions

Temporary contract of 18 months.

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:

  1. Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
  2. Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
  3. Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
  4. Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
  5. 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 "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

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

Apply
This website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all websites.
For further information, please click here >>.