Industrial Purchaser (W / M)

GravitHy; Les Ulis; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A French green technology company is seeking an Industrial Purchaser to join their procurement team. This key role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing costs for their innovative steel decarbonization project. The ideal candidate has a background in procurement with experience in industrial projects. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial procurement, ideally in large-scale projects.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of procurement tools and budgeting.

Responsabilités

• Identify and evaluate suppliers aligned with project needs.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts to secure optimal conditions.
• Monitor market trends and implement purchasing strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Contribute to budget preparation and track adherence.

Connaissances

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Supplier risk management

Fluent English

Formation

Engineering or Business degree specializing in Procurement

Outils

Procurement tools

Stock management systems

Description du poste

Overview

GravitHy is an innovative French company born with a global ambition to decarbonize the steel industry. Our goal is to produce large-scale, low-carbon green Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) using renewable and low-emission hydrogen. We aim to build, own, and operate our first green iron plant in southern France (2.3B€ Capex), with the intention of replicating this model across Europe and beyond.

About the Role :

GravitHy is seeking an Industrial Purchaser (W / M) to strengthen its procurement team and support the development of its first large-scale industrial unit. This role is key in deploying GravitHy’s purchasing strategy, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring cost, quality, and schedule performance across all procurement activities.

The Industrial Purchaser will be based in Paris, with regular travel to Fos-sur-Mer and engineering partners. This position reports to the Head of Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Execution: Identify and evaluate suppliers aligned with project needs; Negotiate purchasing contracts to secure optimal price, quality, and delivery conditions; Support contract execution through to delivery of goods or services; Ensure compliance with quality and technical requirements.
• Market & Risk Analysis: Monitor market trends, including raw materials and energy price evolution; Conduct competitive intelligence to anticipate variations and adapt purchasing strategies; Identify and assess supplier risks, implement mitigation measures.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers; Regularly evaluate supplier performance and propose corrective actions; Ensure business continuity through proactive risk management.
• Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Contribute to purchasing budget preparation and track adherence; Identify cost reduction opportunities while safeguarding quality.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Propose innovative solutions to improve procurement processes and efficiency; Deploy best practices in line with quality management systems (ISO 9001); Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement team.

Profile

Education

• Engineering or Business degree with specialization in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management.

Experience

• Proven experience in industrial procurement, ideally within large-scale projects or heavy industry.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Knowledge of procurement tools, stock management systems, and budgeting.

Key Competencies

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong project management abilities (planning, budgeting, reporting).
• Ability to structure supplier reporting and risk monitoring.
• Rigorous and detail-oriented, with strong synthesis capacity.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt priorities.
• Pedagogical mindset, able to share expertise across non-specialist teams.
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.

At GravitHy, we value diversity in all its forms.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of their background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other personal characteristic. We believe that diversity is a strength and a driver of innovation, and we strive to create an inclusive and respectful work environment.