Rotating Machinery Procurement Manager

Overview

Job Type: Contract • Work period: Full-Time • Duration: 6 months • Location: Villeurbanne, France

Role

Rotating Machinery Procurement Manager, based in Villeurbanne, France, on a full-time contract basis. This role focuses on the procurement of rotating process machinery for the refining, gas, and petrochemical industries, leveraging turbomachinery expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drafting technical specifications for calls for tender.
• Reviewing technical offers and conducting clarifications with suppliers.
• Preparing technical comparison tables.
• Preparing equipment requisitions for purchasing.
• Following up supplier studies after order placement, verifying documents, and coordinating with other disciplines (process, installation, instrumentation, electricity, civil engineering, pressure equipment).

Skills & Qualifications

• Turbomachinery expertise: In-depth knowledge of rotating machinery including compressors, fans, agitators, and pumps.
• Fluent in English and French: Proficient in drafting documents and leading meetings in English and French.
• Procurement skills: Strong background in procurement processes and supplier management.
• Software proficiency: Experienced in using Word and Excel for documentation and analysis.

Education & Experience

• Required Education: Master’s degree (Bac +5) in general engineering or mechanical engineering, ideally with a turbomachinery specialization.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in rotating machinery and/or packages in refining, gas, or petrochemicals.

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift. For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mylena Marques at