APPRENTICE - Global Category Procurement Buyer

CEVA Logistics; Marseille; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Marseille is seeking a procurement professional to contribute to procurement activities for warehouse equipment. The role involves preparing specifications, collaborating with international stakeholders, and monitoring performance indicators. Required qualifications include a Master's degree in Procurement and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office and fluency in English are essential. This position offers a dynamic international environment while supporting procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Procurement; logistics experience is a plus.
• Initial experience in procurement in an international setting is desirable.
• Strong command of MS Office tools with solid analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to procurement activities for warehouse equipment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify procurement needs.
• Collect and consolidate data to optimize procurement requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office tools

Procurement processes

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in Procurement

Job description

Reporting to the Global Lead Buyer – Warehouse Equipment, you will contribute to procurement activities for categories within this scope, such as Material Handling Equipment and Packaging.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Contribute to the preparation of specifications, tenders, financial and contractual negotiations, result analysis, supplier sourcing and selection, as well as follow-up and contractual deployment with internal stakeholders
• Identify needs in collaboration with stakeholders across different countries
• Collect and consolidate data by region (current situation, status, and needs) in order to rationalize and optimize requirements
• Contribute to reporting and performance monitoring: improvement, update and creation of indicators, KPI analysis, and spend analysis for the relevant purchasing categories

ABOUT YOU

• Master’s degree in Procurement (logistics is a plus)
• Initial experience in procurement within an international environment is desirable
• Strong command of MS Office tools, solid analytical skills and good knowledge of procurement processes
• Fluent in English; you are open-minded, reliable, determined, empathetic, and possess strong communication skills