Logistics and Admin Assistant

altrove; Paris; Remote; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Altrove is seeking a part-time Procurement & Logistics professional to support purchasing, supplier management, and admin tasks. The role offers a 6-month CDD and permits remote work or Gentilly location near Paris, with 3–4 days per week commitments.

The candidate will manage lab consumables procurement, track shipments (including international), and handle invoicing and supplier follow-ups in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Order lab consumables, chemicals, and equipments
• Track orders through to delivery, chase deliveries and equipment, manage shipments (including international), and resolve delays
• Make sure invoices are uploaded on our bank platform and chase employees and suppliers for compliant invoices
• Other admin tasks as required

Skills

Purchasing experience

Bilingual EN-FR

Job description

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.