Industrial Purchaser (Mechanical parts)

Tescan Group; Fuveau; Remote; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with purpose

Global collaboration

Relocation support

Site in Fuveau

Health benefits & meal vouchers

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Tescan in Fuveau, France, is seeking an Industrial Purchaser (Mechanical parts) to manage and optimize its supplier portfolio for precision components. The role collaborates with Production, Quality, Industrialization and R&D to secure supply chains and improve costs and reliability.

You will drive supplier qualification, tenders and audits, while building a robust supplier panel and monitoring stock with Production.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Purchasing or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong negotiating and supplier relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple topics with rigor and organization.
• Knowledge of purchasing and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Identify, consult, and qualify new suppliers per industrial needs.
• Lead supplier tenders and analyze proposals to optimize costs, quality and delivery.
• Conduct supplier audits and comparative analyses to inform decisions.
• Build and manage a reliable, sustainable supplier panel.
• Monitor stock levels with Production and trigger purchase orders.
• Anticipate supply risks related to sensitive components.
• Record and follow up supplier orders daily.
• Ensure delivery deadlines are met by following up with suppliers.
• Manage disputes related to orders, transport, or invoicing.
• Update and monitor purchasing KPIs and dashboards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing and supply chain processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Multitasking

SAP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Prioritization

Education

Master's degree in Purchasing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Purchaser (Mechanical parts)

Job Function: Planning / Purchasing / Logistics

Education level: Master's Degree

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

You will play a key role in managing and optimizing a supplier portfolio dedicated to industrial purchasing, particularly for precision mechanical parts. Working closely with Production, Quality, Industrialization, and R&D teams, you will help secure supply chains, improve costs, and ensure supplier reliability.

As part of a replacement, we are recruiting a permanent Industrial Buyer. The position is available as soon as possible, and no later than early September.

What You'll Do

• Identify, consult, and qualify new suppliers in line with industrial needs.
• Lead supplier tenders and analyze supplier proposals to optimize costs, quality, and delivery times.
• Conduct supplier audits and comparative analyses to support purchasing decisions.
• Build and manage a reliable and sustainable supplier panel.
• Monitor stock levels with Production teams and trigger the necessary purchase orders.
• Anticipate supply risks related to sensitive components.
• Record and follow up supplier orders on a daily basis.
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure delivery deadlines are met.
• Manage disputes related to orders, transportation, delivery discrepancies, or invoicing.
• Update and monitor purchasing KPIs and dashboards.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing and supply chain processes.

What You'll Bring

• You enjoy negotiating and building long-term supplier relationships.
• You can manage multiple topics simultaneously with rigor and organization.
• You are comfortable working in a technical and industrial environment, ideally in precision mechanics.
• You have a solid understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• You are experienced in using an ERP system, ideally SAP.
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• You demonstrate perseverance, autonomy, and strong prioritization skills.
• You hold a Master's degree in Purchasing or have equivalent experience in an industrial environment.

What Tescan Can Offer You

• Work with purpose - your ideas and skills help shape discoveries that matter.
• A community that grows together - collaborate with colleagues across the world and find long-term opportunities here.
• Support along the way - whether relocating, starting fresh, or exploring new roles, we make your journey smoother.
• A place you'll enjoy - work in our Fuveau site, surrounded by the charm of southern France and close collaboration with our global teams.
• Benefits that give you back - CSE, meal vouchers, health insurance, profit sharing.
• Time that's yours - annual leave 25 days.

Work with both sides of your brain - and all of your heart.

At Tescan, you'll help shape technically unique solutions that drive global discoveries.
Join a team where innovation meets purpose, and where your ideas - and your impact - are truly seen.
Collaborate with brilliant minds worldwide and enjoy the journey as much as the results.

Tescan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.