Apprentice - Maintenance and Repairs

INS (Industrial Products and Services) with 6 Sub-Categories present in 6 hubs ensures proximity to the plant and captures full benefit of our size. This Procurement organization is centrally led and managed per categories to develop expertise, consolidate the needs and follow-up the execution of contracts

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our Maintenance and Repairs department based in Dunquerque for a minimum 12-month apprenticeship contract.

Responsibilities:

You will be involved in the following:

• Analyze the purchasing portfolio for the maintenance category, identify opportunities for improvement, and learn the key components of the buyer’s role (purchase orders, negotiations, purchasing strategy).
•  Identify, within a very specific purchasing scope (for example, electrical maintenance), areas for improvement and determine how to better structure this scope in order to improve the associated purchasing performance.
• Manage the follow up of claims with support of dedicated buyers.
• Transform contract line items to standardize SAP contract structures and harmonize contract management processes. Manage a number of spot orders as well as one or two maintenance contracts. 
• Conduct data analysis using spreadsheet tools such as Excel within the scope of the assignment in order to identify synergies across the services procurement portfolio.

Profile Required:

• Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Student in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, or related field 
• Fluency in French and English is required. Proficiency in any other language is a plus.
• Good analytical and organizational skills 
• Proficient in Excel and standard Office tools 
• Interest in procurement and supplier management