2-month mission, extendable.

Function Objective

Process technical, industrial, and consumable purchase orders for the Prayon group to ensure supply and meet new needs within the prescribed deadlines, at the best prices, and according to required quality standards. Participate in Purchasing projects by ensuring traceability and harmonization of best practices, and by improving existing tools and processes.

Position in the Organization

Direct report: Purchasing Methods Manager

Higher level: Head of Technical Purchasing Department

Main Responsibilities

1. Management of orders excluding raw materials
   Analyze and process purchase requests entered in SAP.
   Enforce the purchasing policy and advise internal departments.
   Verify specifications, carry out tenders, and analyze supplier offers together with the buyer responsible for the market.
   Check the compliance of purchased products in terms of safety and environment.
   Monitor the status, deadlines, and quality of orders.

2. Management of supplier and item data
   Validate Purchasing parameters when creating or modifying coded items (excluding raw materials).
   Obtain and validate food safety certificates if necessary.
   Create and update Purchase Info Sheets (price, validity, Intrastat data, food grade, suppliers).

3. Management of e-Catalogs
   Coordinate the implementation of new e-Catalogs (SAP Ariba) from feasibility study to go-live.
   Manage testing, configuration, training, and user support.
   Propose and implement tool improvements.

4. Continuous improvement and harmonization of practices
   Diagnose existing practices at the Engis site and compare them with other sites.
   Resolve ERP-related issues in collaboration with IT and the general warehouse.
   Organize interdepartmental follow-up meetings.
   Draft and distribute procedures and Work Instructions.
   Train and coach buyers on best practices.

Impact and Stakes

Ensure compliant purchases to avoid any impact on production, safety, or costs.
Avoid extra costs related to urgent orders or delivery errors.

Problem Solving

Respond quickly to internal needs while respecting Purchasing logic and procedures.
Efficiently manage multiple and urgent priorities.
Convince internal clients to adhere to procedures.

Autonomy

Autonomous organization in order processing, data updating, and catalog management.
Improvement proposals must be validated by the direct supervisor before implementation.

Languages

Active English for communication with suppliers and colleagues in the group.

Required Skills

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, 2 years’ experience in purchasing and supply
• Thorough knowledge of internal tools and procedures
• Knowledge of products and key contacts at Prayon
• Basic proficiency in office software and ERP (SAP)
• Operational after 1 year

Personal skills:

• Rigor, precision, and focus
• Analytical and communication skills
• Service mindset and internal customer orientation