Purchasing Project Manager - M/F Internship
Who are we: Altavia is the leading independent global network dedicated to Retail Marketing Services. Founded in 1983 by Raphaël Palti, its President - CEO, the group offers Commercial Activation solutions specially adapted to the needs of retail.
Our mission: to help our retail clients build fruitful connections with their customers every day!
Altavia finds innovative, technological, and efficient ways to serve more than 500 retail brands and banners across the world: print management services, marketing, and cross-media content.
Our difference comes from our 2,800 talents, all unique but united around fundamental values. Present in 45 countries across 4 continents, the Altavia group achieved a turnover of 634 million euros in 2024. Enthusiasm, sharing, energy, and humanity are among the drivers that push us to make every day an opportunity to be the best, wherever we are.
Context: The Branded Merchandise category (Gift Stock, Bespoke, Packaging) is undergoing full structuring at the group level, with a growing need for operational rigor regarding the supplier panel, monitoring tools, and reporting. This recruitment aims to provide dedicated purchasing support to the category, in direct link with the Category Director.
Your job revolves around several missions: Coordination of tenders & quotes Participate in responses to tenders in international coordination, in support of the promo team.
Supplier panel & compliance Contribute to the onboarding of suppliers on the IVALUA tool (creation of profiles, data updates).
Maintain and enrich the supplier panel.
Collect and verify supplier compliance documentation (regulatory, quality, CSR).
Market monitoring Ensure active monitoring of promotional items, marking techniques, and large-scale import issues (Asia, international sourcing).
Identify product trends and innovations in the Branded Merchandise market.
Prepare client presentations / moodboards in collaboration with technical and commercial teams and our suppliers
Assist in the preparation of Innovation days
Profile sought: Master's degree (Bac+5), business school, IAE or specialized training in International Purchasing / Supply Chain
First experience (internship, work-study) in international purchasing or supply chain is appreciated
Rigor, organizational skills, ability to manage several files in parallel
Good level of Excel is indispensable
Strong interest in AI and digital tools (Canva, Google Workspace, ChatGPT…).
Curiosity for promotional items and the merchandising / promo sector
Fluent English is mandatory; another language is a plus
The environment: The Saint Ouen premises feature top-notch decor and architecture just steps away from the flea market, designed for us to cross paths... often! A large open hall with very pleasant and convivial spaces, equipped meeting rooms, an Atrium, an outdoor patio for breaks, our "Human Café", the roof top, a trendy canteen with a connected fridge, or even: a gym, a library, a piano, an arcade machine, ping pong/foosball… There really is something for every taste ;)
What we offer: A 6-month internship starting as soon as possible. Meal vouchers, health insurance, 50% reimbursement of public transport costs. Transport nearby: Metro lines 13 and 14 are 10' away Free access to the outdoor parking for cars, bikes, scooters, etc. Participation in various on-site events such as wellbeing at work week, disability awareness week, meetups, and themed evenings.
Altavia, a committed group: Diversity is a strength that we cultivate. Our group promotes a policy of diversity and equality, and attaches great importance to the identification and development of all talents. We are certified #activateurdeprogrès
We are just waiting for you! (Optional GIF, to be chosen based on the BU/ type of announcement etc...) The Altavia France team