Energy Buyer (F/M)

Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis-Opel and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.
 
We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We have created an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in France (New Aquitaine), and we are building gigafactories in Hauts de France, Germany and Italy.

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.

Job description

Manage purchasing field on energy supply and related activities (wind and solar power production, CEE management, biomass energy…), industrial gas… in relation with all ACC departments.

In order to optimize the purchasing actions for the benefit of ACC, the Energy Buyer:
-         Manages all purchasing fields from RFQ preparation to services/materials delivery.
-         Participates to all relevant preparation meetings.
-         Acts in close relationship with his internal customers and colleague.
-         Manage supplier relationship and deals with all economical aspects.
-         Leads and/or participates to the RFQs : prepares bid lists and specifications, sends the RFQ files to suppliers and analyses their answers with project team, prepares the supplier choice decisions with project.
-         After supplier selection, finalizes contract and makes the administrative activity including purchase orders.
-         Build Strategy for mid and long terms.
-         Builds benchmarks.
-         Proposes best practices for future projects.

Experience
Minimum 10 years in a Purchasing department
Experience in Energy field mandatory

Knowledge / Know how
Critical thinking and Negotiation skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications
Diplomas: M1 validated, or an International Bachelor's degree (Bac+4) ou higher.
MSc in Purchasing is a plus.
Languages: French and English
Proficient in appropriate software.

Key behaviours
Strong cross functional behavior
Quick reporting and sharing of information with Project and Purchasing teams

Some extra skills which make the difference
Experience of project in very constraint context (budget and planning).
Comprehensive experience of energy market

Why join us?
Our Advantages and Perks: new premises, parking spaces reserved for carpoolers, possibility of recharging your electric car on reserved spaces in our parking lot.

Other perks and advantages include : Company restaurant, meal and also vegetables/fruits baskets delivery service. Janitorial services, telecommuting, complementary retirement plan (subject to a salary threshold), additionnal & seniority leaves, well-being workshops, osteopathy sessions.

You will also benefit from access to our Sports & Culture association, conferences, and also sports, holidays and culture subsidy.

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