Missions
AIR LIQUIDE's affiliate in the Benelux (ALBI) is building its first electrolyzer to produce de-carbonated Hydrogen. This project benefits from funds granted by the European Union (EU) and, for that reason, requires certain formalities in the procurement of goods and services. Those requirements are described in an internal procedure.The team in charge of each project stream is composed by one project manager supported by the projects procurement manager (PPM) , the project controller and funding specialists. The PPM is based in Rotterdam (NL) and belongs to the European Procurement (EP) team, which regroups approx. 200 team members throughout Europe, out of which about 15 within the Projects Procurement activity. Other EP team members located in Brussels (approx.15 people such as buyers and other procurement specialists) can provide advice to the VIE.
All team members speak English, though informal conversations can be held in French or in Dutch/Flemish.
'- Review existing purchase orders of funded projects and assess their compliance with the process “Execution of Funded Projects”; whenever required, propose and carry out actions to ensure compliance
- Draft documents in English providing evidence to support supplier selection decisions in purchase orders
- Seek support from Funding Specialists and Project Controllers to clarify requirements and treat complex cases
- Review existing procedures and tools and, if necessary, create new ones to facilitate compliance in ongoing and future projects
- Support Projects Procurement Managers (PPM) in the management of the procurement stream of funded projects
- Under PPM supervision, carry out bidding processes, including the negotiation of price and other commercial terms
- Regularly report progress to colleagues and his/her own hierarchy
Profil recherché
Engineering or Business school; specialization in Procurement or Compliance would be a plus. Academic background or previous experience in Procurement or Compliance is nice to have.Strong organization skills and methodical approach to address a wide range of situations
Full command of English (spoken and written) , including excellent writing skills
Capacity to learn quickly and to work remotely with colleagues located in other sites
Willingness to learn about procurement and industrial projects; curiosity and open mindedness
Knowledge in French and or Dutch is a strong plus.
Additional informationPlease send your CV and motivation letter in English!
Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program
The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country.
Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en