VIE - Funded Projects Procurement Compliance Specialist(M/F/D)

AIR LIQUIDE's affiliate in the Benelux (ALBI) is building its first electrolyzer to produce de-carbonated Hydrogen. This project benefits from funds granted by the European Union (EU) and, for that reason, requires certain formalities in the procurement of goods and services. Those requirements are described in an internal procedure.

The team in charge of each project stream is composed by one project manager supported by the projects procurement manager (PPM), the project controller and funding specialists. The PPM is based in Rotterdam (NL) and belongs to the European Procurement (EP) team, which regroups approx. 200 team members throughout Europe, out of which about 15 within the Projects Procurement activity. Other EP team members located in Brussels (approx.15 people such as buyers and other procurement specialists) can provide advice to the VIE.

All team members speak English, though informal conversations can be held in French or in Dutch/Flemish.

Why join us?
-You will acquire deep knowledge on projects procurement, as well as on the cost base of large industrial projects. You will understand how the supplier selection process is carried out in such projects.
-You will evolve in an exciting environment with people from different backgrounds (professional, geographic) working on an emblematic energy transition project. You will work in a global company, which is one of the leaders of its sector.

 

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

- Review existing purchase orders of funded projects and assess their compliance with the process “Execution of Funded Projects”; whenever required, propose and carry out actions to ensure compliance
- Draft documents in English providing evidence to support supplier selection decisions in purchase orders
- Seek support from Funding Specialists and Project Controllers to clarify requirements and treat complex cases
- Review existing procedures and tools and, if necessary, create new ones to facilitate compliance in ongoing and future projects
- Support Projects Procurement Managers (PPM) in the management of the procurement stream of funded projects
- Under PPM supervision, carry out bidding processes, including the negotiation of price and other commercial terms
- Regularly report progress to colleagues and his/her own hierarchy
 

 

Are you a MATCH?

 

• Engineering or Business school; specialization in Procurement or Compliance would be a plus. Academic background or previous experience in Procurement or Compliance is nice to have.
• Strong organization skills and methodical approach to address a wide range of situations
• Full command of English (spoken and written), including excellent writing skills
• Capacity to learn quickly and to work remotely with colleagues located in other sites
• Willingness to learn about procurement and industrial projects; curiosity and open mindedness
• Knowledge in French and or Dutch is a strong plus.

Additional information
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English! 

Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program           

The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country. 

Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: 
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en                    

 

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.