Coordinateur des commandes/Coordinatrice des commandes

Valerio Therapeutics is a biotechnology company pioneering a new generation of precision-guided therapeutics for complex and underserved diseases across Immunology & Inflammation (I&I) and oncology.

At the heart of the company is the proprietary V-Body platform, built on two fully synthetic single-domain antibody (sdAb) libraries derived from a human VH and a fully humanized VHH. Combined with an integrated chemistry platform dedicated to next-generation linkers and payloads, this technology enables Valerio to design differentiated drug candidates with the potential to transform the treatment of diseases with high unmet medical needs.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Purchasing Officer to coordinate and secure the procure-to-pay cycle, from the initial purchase request through to invoice processing. Reporting to the COO, you will ensure the reliability of commitments, document traceability and compliance with internal procedures.

You will hold an operational and cross-functional role supporting the parent company. Working closely with R&D teams, support functions and suppliers, you will identify discrepancies, anticipate bottlenecks and propose improvements to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls and support the continuity of research activities.

• Work location: Villejuif (The Hive by Kadans, Campus Grand Parc)

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing Cycle Coordination

• Process all purchase requests, checking that the requirement is clearly defined, the information is complete and the appropriate approval workflows are followed.
• Oversee the creation and tracking of purchase orders in Yooz, ensuring consistency with quotations, budgets, goods or service receipts and invoices.
• Support teams in applying the purchasing process and relevant internal rules.
• Coordinate with Accounting, R&D and other departments to ensure that purchasing is fully integrated into the company's overall processes.
• Maintain a consolidated view of outstanding orders, bottlenecks and delay risks that could affect research activities.
• Manage supplier relationships in relation to follow-up, reminders, documentation, straightforward disputes and the quality of communications.
• Centralize quotations, contracts, commercial terms and supplier documents required to track commitments.
• Structure, update and maintain reliable supplier master data, ensuring that administrative, banking and contractual information is complete.
• Secure the collection and review of supplier documents, including bank details, company registration documents (Kbis), certificates, contracts, general terms and conditions and other relevant regulatory documents.
• Monitor supplier contracts, their expiry dates and upcoming renewals.
• Verify banking information before payment and contribute to preventing fraud and payment errors.

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Coordination

• Coordinate supplier invoice processing by matching quotations, purchase orders, goods or service receipts and invoices.
• Ensure that invoices are correctly allocated to the appropriate analytical accounts in accordance with internal procedures and budget monitoring rules.
• Prepare and monitor invoice approval workflows with the Ecovis accountants and the relevant managers.
• Identify, document and track accounting bottlenecks through to resolution.
• Contribute to half-year and annual closing activities, including unrecorded invoices, accrued expenses, subscriptions, recurring contracts and external services.
• Prepare customer invoices based on information approved by the relevant teams.
• Monitor the issuance, transmission and payment of customer invoices.
• Coordinate the transmission of information and supporting documents to the Ecovis accountants.

Reporting, Oversight and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare reliable periodic reports for the COO on purchasing, invoices, disputes, outstanding commitments and key points requiring attention.
• Identify operational pain points in purchasing and invoicing processes and propose simplifications or improvements.
• Contribute to harmonizing practices between the parent company and its subsidiaries.
• Contribute to drafting and updating internal procedures relating to purchasing, suppliers and invoicing.

Support to the Office Management and the COO

• Provide occasional support with office management activities at the request of the Executive Assistant and the COO.
• Manage the contract repository and coordinate contract signature processes.

Profile and Skills Required

• Relevant education or experience in purchasing, accounts payable, finance, administrative management or a related field.
• Good understanding of the procure-to-pay cycle through to invoicing.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, document disputes and coordinate their resolution.
• Proficiency in Yooz, Excel and internal tracking tools.
• Ability to prepare clear, reliable and actionable purchasing and invoice reports.
• Knowledge of the constraints of a biotech or R&D environment would be appreciated, including scientific purchasing, operational urgency, traceability and specialized suppliers.
• Rigor, reliability, autonomy, confidentiality and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Responsiveness, ability to prioritize, service mindset, diplomacy and excellent interpersonal skills.
• A continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in a demanding and evolving environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.

Our Values

• Curiosity: ability to explore topics with a proactive, solution-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
• Rigor and analytical mindset: a methodical approach, with close attention to data quality, traceability and process reliability.
• Team spirit: close collaboration with R&D teams and support functions, respect for complementary expertise and clear, constructive communication.
• Integrity: compliance with procedures, transparency in handling information and a strong ethical commitment when managing suppliers and expenditure.
• Adaptability: agility in a fast-changing environment, the ability to handle unexpected situations and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Impact: a desire to contribute, through operational excellence, to the development of therapeutic solutions that benefit patients.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: €40K-€45K gross per year.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• 100% coverage of the Vélib bike subscription.
• 60% coverage of the family health insurance plan.
• A high-impact cross-functional role at the heart of an innovative biotech company's operations.
• A supportive, dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• A small, agile team with real responsibilities from day one.
• Modern offices, high-quality equipment... and unlimited coffee.