Bilingual Purchasing Assistant

Company Description

UTAC, a leading group in the fields of digital and sustainable mobility, bespoke testing solutions and systems, homologation, certification, regulatory consulting and expertise, vehicle engineering, training, technical inspection, standardization, corporate events and festivals for vintage and sports cars, offers solutions, systems and services to players in the mobility, transport, tire, agriculture, petrochemical and defense sectors. UTAC is the only official Euro NCAP testing center in France and also holds a unique position in Europe thanks to its ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratories. The Group has testing centers and laboratories in France, the United Kingdom, Finland and Morocco, the USA, Germany as well as subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC currently employs approximately 1300 people across its various sites.

As a group, we share a strong and clear vision: to provide our customers with safe and efficient solutions and systems. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our staff, and we believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and love coming to work, we can provide the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of expertise, innovation and integrity constitute a clear daily guide on how we work together safely, as a team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

The Purchasing Assistant will work under the responsibility of the Purchasing Director.

They will provide support to the Purchasing team, whether people are based in France or England, in managing a wide range of direct and indirect purchasing categories.

Therefore, they must speak English fluently.

This position is focused on the execution of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department.

The main missions of this position are:

• Completion of recurring tasks within the specified timeframes (supplier creation, purchase order management, etc.)

• Management of department databases and systems

• Collection and extraction of data for report generation

• Management of actions for certifications and CSR-related reports

• Administrative follow-up of suppliers

This position would be perfect for an organized and methodical person. Initiative and proficiency in IT tools are major assets.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Baccalauréat. University degree desirable.

Essential:

• Fluent, or even bilingual, English

• Rigor and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems.

• Experience in data management or demonstrated ability. Calculation and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Forms and SharePoint.

• Ability to communicate actively internally and with suppliers

• Desire to optimize efficiency and organization.

Personal qualities:

• Autonomy and proactivity

• Communication skills

• Ability to motivate and challenge the status quo.

• Rigor, organization and attention to detail.

• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Actively collaborate with different departments.

• Promote a culture of responsibility and individual performance, in accordance with company values.

• Adopt the expected behavior of UTAC personnel in all circumstances.

Additional Information

By joining us, you will join an international company with diversified activities. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills or understand new professions according to your interests. UTAC advocates for equal opportunity and promotes equity for all.

UTAC is constantly evolving to adapt to its market and its customers; we rely on your agility to contribute to the success of the group.

We offer you:

• Annual gross remuneration paid over 12 months
• A transport allowance depending on your place of residence
• Profit-sharing bonus
• Incentive bonus
• Paid leave, seniority leave and RTT
• A teleworking agreement
• Company restaurant or meal vouchers depending on the work sites
• Mandatory health insurance with good reimbursement levels
• A time savings account (Compte épargne temps)
• PEE
• PERECO with employer matching

CSE benefits, etc...