Purchasing Specialist for Supplies and Logistics

Airswift is looking for an Indirect Purchasing Specialist for Supplies and Logistics to work with our client based in Paris, France.

Job Title: Purchasing Specialist for Supplies and LogisticsWork Location: Le Trait, FranceStart date: JulyDuration of Contract: 6-month renewable contract

Description of the Service

The mission generally consists of purchasing services and materials for the Supplies & Logistics sectors for the Central Europe/Africa region. It also includes supporting the deployment of digital solutions and improving procurement processes in France (ARIBA supplier platform, KPI monitoring with Power BI, Lean projects, etc.).

Sourcing Activities

• Negotiating and implementing market prices and contracts in line with internal approval workflows
• Preparing tenders, contracts, and purchase orders
• Monitoring and updating major contracts and orders
• Supporting internal stakeholders during execution (including supplier disputes)
• Proposing suitable supplier panels
• Managing supplier risks and monitoring key suppliers
• Sourcing new suppliers – Integrating non-listed indirect suppliers
• Applying procurement procedures and policies
• Applying the Global Indirect Sourcing & Procurement strategy
• Participating in internal reviews

Deliverables

• Contractual documentation (NDAs, contracts, purchase orders, single source justifications)
• Updated contract tracking files
• Reports and meeting minutes
• Organization of meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Required Skills

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in procurement
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Negotiation, legal, and contract drafting skills
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Project management capabilities and multitasking
• Fluent EnglishStrong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work across departments
• Ability to mobilize teams and drive results

IT Requirements

Mandatory: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI. Knowledge of ERP systems: SAP, OASIS-IFS, GEOS.

Equipment Requirements

• Provider must supply own PPE: helmet, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.

Internal Regulations

Provider must comply with FLEXI FRANCE internal rules and procedures applicable to external contractors, including procedure 15 HSE T030.