Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sector: Energy – Nuclear
Start date: Immediate
Who are we?
ProjecTTech is a consulting and engineering company founded in 2012. We specialize in engineering, project management and technical consulting. We support our clients in the successful completion of their complex projects by providing tailor-made expertise, innovative solutions and operational support at every stage of the project life cycle. Our commitment to quality, efficiency and continuous improvement enables organizations to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.
Context
As part of the strengthening of our activities in the nuclear sector, we are looking for a Project Buyer to join a project team and manage all purchasing activities related to industrial projects. As a true partner to the Project Manager, you ensure the economic performance of purchasing, risk control, compliance with deadlines and security of supplies.
Main Responsibilitie
• Manage all project purchasing activities (materials and subcontracting).
• Participate in the launch of projects and ensure the transfer of the costing file to execution.
• Define and implement purchasing strategies in coordination with the Project Manager and the Purchasing Department.
• Structure consultations, launch calls for tender (RFI, RFQ), analyze bids and recommend suppliers.
• Define and develop the supplier panel according to purchasing categories.
• Negotiate technical and economic conditions, draft and negotiate subcontracting contracts and framework agreements.
• Ensure the contractual, budgetary and operational monitoring of suppliers.
• Monitor expenses and manage the project purchasing budget.
• Prepare and negotiate any claims and counterclaims with the Contract Management and Legal teams.
• Contribute to costing during the bidding phase.
• Conduct market monitoring and be a driving force for optimization opportunities.
Technical Skills
• Experience in industrial project purchasing in the nuclear or industrial sector.
• Good knowledge of piping, valves and associated materials.
• Strong skills in contractual negotiation and technical purchasing.
• Proficiency in tendering processes and supplier management.
• Knowledge of the nuclear environment and ISO 19443 standard.
• Good understanding of quality, cost, schedule and risk issues.
• Professional English essential (minimum B2 level, written and spoken).
Candidate Profile
• Master’s degree (Engineering School or Master’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or equivalent).
• Intermediate to senior experience (5 to 15 years) in project purchasing.
• Mandatory experience in the nuclear and/or industrial sectors.
• Technical profile with the ability to support technical decisions and coordinate stakeholders.
• French nationality required due to access constraints for the position.
Soft Skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Sense of organization and priorities.
• Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Cross-functional leadership and ability to work in a project team.
• Rigor, autonomy and proactivity.
• Ability to manage several files simultaneously in a demanding environment.