Logistics and Admin Assistant

altrove; Paris; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Altrove is seeking a procurement-focused team member to handle purchasing, supplier coordination, and logistics from Gentilly or fully remote. The role emphasizes a get-things-done attitude and collaboration via Slack in a fast-growing startup environment.

Ideal candidates have purchasing experience, chemistry knowledge, fluency in English and French, and the ability to manage supplier relations and approvals. Remote work is acceptable, with 6-month CDD and part-time scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Chemistry knowledge or curiosity to explore a new field.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Familiarity with managing suppliers and delivery follow-ups.
• Ability to push back on suppliers.
• Remote work is acceptable; location is flexible.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & ordering: order lab consumables, chemicals, and equipment; get quotes; negotiate prices; payment of providers.
• Logistics: track orders through delivery, manage shipments (including international), resolve delays; vet new suppliers.
• Admin: upload invoices on banking platform; chase for compliant invoices; other admin tasks as required.

Skills

Purchasing

Chemistry knowledge

Bilingual English/French

Supplier management

Slack communication

Job description

Starting date : ASAP

Location : Gentilly (metro line 14- 1 station from Paris) or fully remote

Contract : 6 months CDD. Part time (3-4 days a week)

About Altrove:

Altrove is a rapidly growing startup developing new inorganic materials using cutting edge AI and lab automation. We are supported by top investors and partners and have built a very strong team of stellar talent and ambition. At altrove, you will be tackling the biggest materials challenges of the century, solving the mineral crisis threatening the energy transition.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

Procurement & ordering

• Order lab consumables, chemicals, and equipments
• Get quotes, compare options, and negotiate prices
• Payment of providers

Logistics

• Track orders through to delivery, chase deliveries and equipment, manage shipments (including international), and resolve delays
• Help find and vet new suppliers when we need them

Admin

• Make sure invoices are uploaded on our bank platform and chase employees and suppliers for compliant invoices
• Other admin tasks as required

Profile:

The ideal candidate will possess a "get-things-done attitude" and be comfortable communicating via Slack daily.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience in purchasing or a related field.
• Chemistry knowledge (or tech knowledge and curiosity to discover a new field). Lab experience is a plus
• Proficiency in both English and French.
• Familiarity with managing suppliers and delivery follow-ups.
• Ability to effectively push back on suppliers.
• Remote work is acceptable, and location is not a constraint.

You will work on solving a generational problem along with a world-class team. You will have the possibility to own shares in the company and will work in a fast-paced, fascinating environment.