PURCHASING CLERK (M/F)

Job Purpose:

Guarantee the availability of raw materials, components, and consumables required for production, within the required timeframes and quantities, while controlling stock levels and procurement costs.

The Purchasing Clerk ensures daily monitoring of needs, places and tracks supplier orders, and anticipates shortage risks to guarantee production continuity.

MISSIONS

PROCUREMENT AND STOCK MANAGEMENT

• Analyze needs for raw materials, components, and consumables based on production requirements
• Define procurement needs and ensure the placement of supplier orders
• Track orders until receipt and guarantee procurement lead times
• Anticipate shortage risks and secure supplies
• Optimize stock levels to limit shortages, overstock, and storage costs
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regarding lead times and reliability

SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP AND MONITORING

• Ensure daily exchanges with suppliers regarding orders, lead times, and availability
• Follow up with suppliers in case of delays or failure to meet announced deadlines
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance regarding lead times and reliability
• Identify procurement difficulties and propose alternative solutions
• Participate in securing supplies for strategic or high-risk references
• Maintain a professional and efficient relationship with suppliers

PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Drive and analyze key performance indicators:
• Service level
• Lead time compliance
• Stock levels and turnover
• Shortage rate
• Supplier performance
• Develop and update dashboards and reporting
• Identify malfunctions and propose corrective and improvement actions
• Participate in the definition and monitoring of improvement plans related to flow, planning, and procurement
• Contribute to the improvement of procurement management processes and tools

FLOW COORDINATION

• Acting as a true interface between different departments, you ensure coordination with:
• Production
• Purchasing
• Logistics
• Sales Department
• Suppliers
• Collect and transmit information necessary for effective procurement management
• Alert relevant departments in case of shortage or delay risks
• Participate in flow and procurement monitoring meetings

SKILLS & PROFILE

• Experience in procurement or industrial Supply Chain.
• Good proficiency in an industrial ERP and Excel, as well as analysis and reporting tools.
• Good understanding of industrial flows and production constraints.
• Solid knowledge of stock management and procurement.
• Mastery of replenishment principles and requirements management.
• Ability to analyze needs and anticipate shortage risks.
• Knowledge of the metallurgy, machining, or precision engineering environment is appreciated.
• Professional English is imperative, allowing for regular exchanges with international suppliers.

SOFT SKILLS

• Organization and rigor with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Analytical and synthesis skills, allowing for decisions based on data and facts.
• Reactivity and ability to provide pragmatic solutions when faced with unforeseen events.
• Proactive approach and a taste for continuous improvement.
• Customer service orientation and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ease in exchanges with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to work in a team.