Job Description

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Procurement Officer (French Speaker)

In 2019, we established our first Shared Service Center (SSC) in Greece, with the goal of streamlining and optimizing financial operations for our entities across Europe. Today, the SSC plays a key role in our financial operations and has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, reflecting our commitment to quality, employee support, and a positive work environment.

As part of our ongoing growth, Imerys established in 2022 the Procurement Hub with the aim of centralizing the procurement tasks of various European Imerys entities. Primarily focused on transforming purchase requests into purchase orders, the Hub also provides crucial support to local entities regarding their purchase-related queries.

As the Hub continues to grow and take on additional tasks, we are excited to announce the need for new team members to join us.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package

• Hybrid work model

• A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Access to continuous learning and development programs

• Health insurance and other benefits tailored to your needs

• The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Your Responsibilities:

• Verify Purchase request quality and compliance towards completion, correct categorization and buying channel, match with valid attached quotations.

• Align with requesters on missing details and completion of purchase request.

• Convert Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders.

• Resolve any PR/PO related issues or enquiries.

• Execute PO change activity, work with the business line.

• Support the requestor with different administrative activities.

• Coordinate with requestors/Purchasing team for incident resolution.

• Provide timely, accurate and relevant service related information.

• Solve problems largely by precedent with referral to detailed instructions/procedures.

• Escalate requestors issues as required to the Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in French and in English is a prerequisite.

• Previous experience, but not mandatory, in Procurement/Sourcing/Sales or a customer service environment.

• Good communication abilities with suppliers, customer service oriented and analytical skills.

• Confident, positive, hardworking, high motivation and ability to learn.

• Experience with working in a team.

• Good MS Office (especially MS Excel) knowledge.

Why Join Imerys?

At Imerys, we believe in fostering a work environment where employees can thrive. By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources needed to succeed and grow in their careers.

If you are passionate about Procurement, speak French, and want to be part of a leading global company, we want to hear from you!

Full time

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Permanent

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.