Parts Purchasing Officer

About the role

BIA Group sells, rents and provides after-sales services for equipment used in public works, mines, quarries and transport, operating in Europe, Africa and Asia. As Parts Purchasing Officer, you will make sure the purchasing process runs smoothly with specific vendors and suppliers.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase requirements and send purchase orders to suppliers so that goods arrive correctly and on time, and confirm orders on schedule
• Follow up on supplier deliveries against the agreed dates and spot lines likely to be late
• Work with the Supply Chain Coordination team to find urgent items and negotiate earlier delivery dates with OEMs
• Take part in weekly supplier follow-up calls and look for alternative suppliers and technical alternatives with the Technical Team
• Update the team on solutions found, cancel, modify or place new orders, and record availability and confirmation dates in SAP
• Check deliveries and invoices, verify supplier statements of account with finance, and handle pricing discrepancies
• Coordinate shipments with logistics when sourcing alternates and follow the escalation matrix
• Contribute to continuous improvement of supply chain processes

Required profile

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Management or Sales (or similar by experience)
• First experience in a similar function
• Fluent in French and English
• Customer or supplier-facing experience is a plus

Required skills

• MS Office
• SAP or another ERP system

What we offer

• A permanent contract
• A competitive salary and a package of extra-legal benefits
• An international, family-owned company with a growing career path and training program