2-month mission, extendable.

Purpose of the role

Manage technical, industrial, and consumable purchase orders to ensure timely supply at the best prices and according to defined quality requirements.

Position in the organization

Reporting line: Deputy Technical Purchasing Manager or Procurement Methods Manager.

Higher level: Head of the Purchasing Department.

Main responsibilities

1. Management of orders excluding raw materials

2. Analyze and process purchase requests entered in SAP.

3. Apply the purchasing policy and advise internal departments.
4. Check the specifications, carry out tenders, and analyze supplier proposals (TCO).
5. Negotiate prices, lead times, and contractual terms with suppliers.
6. Establish and monitor multi-year contracts when possible.
7. Control compliance of purchases (quality, safety, environment).
8. Standardize and classify requirements, coordinate system entry, and check bill of materials.

9. Monitor the execution of orders and the quality of deliveries.

10. Contract monitoring and dispute management

11. Ensure that suppliers comply with costs, deadlines, and procedures.

12. Handle claims (excluding delivery disputes) and requests for corrective actions (DAC).
13. Resolve incorrect invoicing workflows with suppliers and accounting.

14. Organize supplier meetings to resolve issues.

15. Sourcing and supplier development

16. Identify and qualify new suppliers via trade fairs, exhibitions, and professional networks.

17. Evaluate and approve new products after testing.

18. Conduct market monitoring (specialized press, exchanges with other buyers).

19. Specific management

20. Process and negotiate certain purchases for Emaphos (Morocco).

Impact and challenges

• Ensure compliant purchases to avoid any impact on productivity, safety, quality, or costs.
• Avoid extra costs related to emergencies and delivery errors.
• Prevent financial losses due to non-compliant products.

Problem solving

• Respond quickly to internal needs while optimizing costs and lead times.
• Guide internal clients towards suitable solutions.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Assess supplier risks and anticipate delivery issues.
• Convince internal clients to follow Purchasing logic and procedures.

Autonomy

• Autonomy in managing the supplier portfolio, orders, and claims.
• Subject to PRAYON procedures and code of ethics.
• Hierarchical validation required in case of major dispute or to finalize a contract.

Languages

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

Required skills

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply.
• Technical knowledge of products and the market.
• Mastery of commercial negotiation techniques.
• Use of SAP and office software.

Personal skills:

• Precision, rigor, and focus.
• Good interpersonal skills and persuasiveness.
• Reactivity and priority management.