Buyer, Procurement Service Line English and French

BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as Cello®, Conté®, BIC FlexTM, Lucky Stationery, Made For YOUTM, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out® and more. In 2019, BIC Net Sales were 1,949.4 million euros. The Company is listed on “Euronext Paris,” is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP.

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Buyer, Procurement Service Line English and French

BIC® products are recognized all over the world for their quality, safety, affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, and the shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® an iconic international brand, present in more than 4 million retail outlets in more than 160 countries around the world.

BIC’s founder, Marcel Bich, understood that to succeed, BIC needed hands-on team members who were willing to take measured risks and assume responsibility for their role in a team. Today, we provide our more than 15,000 team members in 61 countries with the opportunity to invent BIC’s future – together – while honoring our past achievements. We are committed to our team members’ development and empower those who wish to discover different areas of our business or acquire international experiences.

As responsible for procure-to-pay process effectiveness, the Buyer will have the following specific responsibilities:

Process all purchase orders according to BIC’s standard process and according the terms per contract (e.g., pricing, delivery, payment terms)

Manage day-to-day interaction with suppliers: ordering, communication of demand/volume/delivery time changes, issue resolution, follow up on backorders

Process purchase orders of assigned spend categories in terms of delivery and invoice accuracy

Ensure internal customers are complying with contracts and using preferred suppliers with contracted pricing. Perform periodic audits of automated Purchase Orders

Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws

Meet agreed SLA and KPI targets

Monitor and report on Noncompliance

University degree in Supply chain or other related field. MBA in the field is an advantage

Fluent English and French

Ideally 2 years purchasing experience

Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and a basic understanding of the materials and supply chain management functions

Good understanding of the end-to-end procure to pay process

Experience with JD Edwards

Experience with other ERP

Advanced Excel skills (VBA)

Strong interpersonal skills; Able to forge internal customer and external supplier relationships

Exhibits ability to comply with existing and quickly adapt to new procedures and processes within the organization

Good Presentation skills

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