At La Vie, we love meat, but we don’t love its impact on life. We’re on a mission to help people move from an animal-based diet to a plant-based one, whilst keeping a big smile on their face. Our unique product technology and patented vegetal fat recipe, delivers the juiciest meat-like experiences ever known in the category. We are building a movement, a positive change for the industry and for the planet.
Come and join us.

From plants with Love.
La Vie™

Buyer's Role Description:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer's Assistant to join our team. This role involves a mix of administrative support, vendor communication, inventory management, research, and project assistance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously on projects while also collaborating effectively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Order Management:

* Processing purchase orders, tracking order status, and ensuring timely delivery.

* Monitoring supplier performance and addressing any issues or delays.

1. Inventory Management:

* Monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with other departments to maintain optimal stock levels, and updating inventory records.

1. Vendor Communication:

* Liaising with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery of goods or services.

1. Administrative Support:

* Assisting with administrative tasks such as maintaining vendor files, organizing procurement documents, and recording/coding raw materials internally.

* Managing procurement documentation within the Odoo ERP system.

1. Research:

* Researching potential suppliers, products, and market trends to support decision-making within the procurement department.

1. Project Assistance:

* Supporting procurement projects, including sourcing new suppliers and managing the procurement process for new materials or packaging.

* Coordinating sample management for R&D projects and ensuring regulatory documentation compliance.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Updating inventory records and tracking shipments to ensure accurate and timely delivery.

• Assisting with special procurement projects and initiatives as needed.

• Maintaining key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management, supplier performance, and project timelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Previous experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

• You know how to keep your cool in stressful situations

• You have outstanding communication and problem-solving skills

• You thrive in a fast-moving startup environment!

• You are Fluent in French and English

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of our procurement team while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Recruitment process

You will have a first video call with HR and a second interview with your future manager, Audrey, followed by a business case!

You were kicking ass in those rounds AND your former N+1s reconfirmed to us what a catch you are? AWESOME! 😃 → Welcome to the final round in our office with some bacon tasting and a meetup with our founders!

What makes La Vie unique?

🌱 Impact: We exist to put a happy end to animal-intensive farming. Waking up every day to save pigs and tons of CO2 is pretty darn cool.

🚀 Unique adventure: Our vision is to become by 2040 the largest pork brand on Earth… Without hurting a fly! We’ll achieve this vision and tackle all the challenges on the way in what will surely be your craziest professional experience.

💙 People: Everyone at La Vie is passionate, smart, and good-vibe. It’s pretty unique to feel you are only surrounded by people who truly care.

🌎 International environment: English-speaking and various nationalities.

👩🏻‍🔬 R&D + Innovation: expect to learn a lot and eat a lot of samples!

🤩 Trust: respect and transparency from everyone.

💡Opportunities to learn and Grow: training, learning lunch, regular Q&A sessions with our leadership, honest discussions about our company KPIs, monthly feedback sessions

♡ Values that brings us together : #Exemplary #Ambition #Together #Sunny

BENEFITS

💰 A fair & competitive salary package with equity 🥼 Benefiz insurance 🚲 50% Navigo OR the equivalent in green mobility 🏝 Holidays: 10 days RTT in addition to the legal 25 days for long term contract CDI 🍌 🍎 🍇 🍊 Healthy snacks 👨🏻‍💻 IT tools of your choice from BackMarket 🥗 Pocket-friendly veggie lunch by Foodles!

La Vie is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about plant-based innovation, have a successful sales track record in the food manufacturing sector, and are ready to make a significant impact in the European market, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at La Vie.

• Contract Type: Full-Time
• Start Date: 13 May 2024
• Location: Paris
• Education Level: BTEC Higher National Diploma
• Experience: > 1 year
• Occasional remote authorized
• Salary: between 31000€ and 35000€ / year

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