Buyer F/H
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Contract type: Permanent contract
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Work time: Full time
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Location Paris
The company
ESCP Business School is the world-renowned business school, founded in 1819, that trains the responsible leaders of tomorrow. Located in the heart of Paris, it offers innovative and multicultural teaching, supported by a network of six European campuses. Recognized for the excellence of its management programs, it fosters engagement, international awareness, and personalized support for talent throughout their studies.
Post description
Would you like to grow in an international, fast-paced, and demanding environment at the crossroads of procurement, operations, and travel management?
Join us to help optimize company purchasing and oversee business travel coordination, with a particular focus on faculty members and academic group travel. Reporting to the Finance Department, you will play a key role in cost control, service quality, and compliance with internal policies.
Your role
This position combines two complementary areas of responsibility:
1. Procurement
As a Junior Buyer, you will contribute to the full procurement cycle by:
- analyzing internal needs;
- supporting supplier consultations and RFQ/RFP processes;
- comparing supplier proposals;
- participating in basic commercial negotiations on pricing, lead times, and service levels;
- monitoring purchase orders and supplier contracts;
- maintaining and updating supplier databases;
- contributing to supplier panel rationalization;
- tracking procurement performance indicators such as savings, quality, and delivery times;
- ensuring compliance with internal procedures and company policies.
2. Travel Management
You will also manage and optimize business travel, with a strong focus on faculty travel and academic group trips, by:
- coordinating bookings for flights, hotels, trains, and car rentals;
- supporting employees and faculty members throughout their travel arrangements;
- implementing and promoting compliance with the company travel policy;
- liaising with travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and other service providers;
- monitoring and optimizing travel and expense costs;
- analyzing travel data and identifying opportunities for improvement;
- handling urgent travel issues such as cancellations, delays, or incidents;
- monitoring travel conditions, safety requirements, and visa-related information.
Profile required
You hold a degree from a Bachelor’s to Master’s level program in business, procurement, logistics, or management, and have 0 to 3 years of experience in procurement, travel management, or a similar function.
You are recognized for your:
- strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
- service-oriented mindset and interpersonal skills;
- analytical thinking and sound judgment;
- ability to react quickly and effectively to unexpected situations;
- willingness to learn and grow in a structured environment.
You are comfortable with office tools, especially Excel. Familiarity with an ERP system or travel management tools such as SAP, Concur, or equivalent would be an advantage. Fluency in both French and English is required.
Required languages
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English - Level advanced
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