What if you were to become a Purchaser?
Other titles: procurement manager, procurement coordinator, logistics planner.
General description:
At AXE, the purchasing manager is the guarantor of the availability of the raw materials, components and supplies needed for production.
He or she ensures that the right products are delivered, at the right time, in sufficient quantity and at the best cost.
This is a strategic role: a delay or shortage can bring an entire production line to a standstill.
AXE values the rigor and responsiveness of its purchasing managers, who ensure the fluidity of flows and contribute directly to meeting customer deadlines.
Main tasks :
- Place and track supplier orders
- Manage stock levels according to production requirements
- Anticipate shortages and recontact suppliers in the event of delays
- Analyze sales forecasts and adapt supplies
- Negotiate delivery times and resolve disputes with suppliers
- Maintain databases (ERP, management tools)
- Collaborate with logistics, production and purchasing
Recommended training / qualifications :
- CAP/ BEP Logistics operator
- Bac pro Logistics
- Bac +2/3 in Logistics, Production Management or International Trade
- BTS in Transport Management and Associated Logistics (GTLA)
- Logistics and Transport Management DUT (GLT)
- Supply Chain or Purchasing-Logistics professional degree
Personal qualities :
- Organization and rigor
- Reactivity and sense of anticipation
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Stress resistance and priority management
- Analytical and negotiation skills
Technical skills required :
- Mastery of ERP tools and inventory management software
- Knowledge of logistics flows and incoterms
- Notions in purchasing management and supplier contracts
- Data analysis and forecasting skills
- Good level of English (depending on supplier)
Place in the organization AXIS :
The Purchaser is in direct contact with suppliers, purchasing departments, logistics and production. They are a key player in the supply chain.
Testimonial :
“I always have to be one step ahead: anticipate needs so that production never stops.” – Emmanuelle P, AXE Purchaser.
A word from the team leader:
“Our suppliers are our lookouts. Without them, the lines don’t run. They are at the heart of supplier relations and the success of our supply chain.” – Christophe T, Group Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager.
Frequently Asked Questions from the Purchaser!
Is it a stressful job?
It can be, especially when there are shortages or delays, but it’s also a dynamic and rewarding job.
Do you have to like negotiating?
Yes, even if the buyer negotiates prices, the supplier often negotiates delivery times and conditions.
Do you work alone or in a team?
The work is autonomous, but requires constant cooperation with production, purchasing, logistics and suppliers.
What tools do we use on a daily basis?
ERP, Excel tables, stock indicators, e-mails and calls with suppliers.
Is it possible to move on to other professions?
Yes, to purchasing, logistics or even supply chain management.
What do AXE’s suppliers like best?
The strategic and responsive nature of the job, the variety of exchanges with teams and suppliers, and the satisfaction of ensuring uninterrupted production.
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