Junior Buyer

Octopus Energy

. Manage the daily supply of warehouses and technical teams .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeParis • FranceJunior💰 €35,000 - €45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, procurement processes, and supplier relationship management, ensuring optimal stock levels and accurate inventory valuation. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced spreadsheet tools to analyze data and produce actionable reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Inventory ManagementProcurement ProcessesERP Systems ProficiencyExcel and Google Sheets ProficiencySupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Inventory ValuationStock OptimizationKPI ReportingInvoice ReconciliationData Analysis

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedInterpersonal SkillsProactive ApproachAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsInventory Management SystemsExcelGoogle Sheets

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementWarehouse ManagementSupplier OrdersPhysical Inventory CountsSafety Stock Levels

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFluxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the daily supply of warehouses and technical teams
Manage recurring supplier orders and technical orders for next-day delivery
Optimize safety stock levels and prevent stockouts
Monitor physical inventory and resolve inventory discrepancies
Identify flow anomalies and implement corrective actions in the inventory management system
Optimize the number of SKUs
Update inventory values weekly and conduct month-end inventory counts
Produce reports and KPIs related to storage costs and inventory turnover
Verify the accuracy of equipment lists and support kitting activities
Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and manage supplier disputes
Ensure availability of more than 98% for critical equipment
Take ownership of procurement and inventory tools and contribute to their continuous improvement
Build effective working relationships with warehouse managers and technical teams
Conduct physical inventory counts and independently manage urgent purchases
Challenge quantities and product selections to maintain a target inventory level of one to two months

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meticulous and detail-oriented when working with numerical data, inventory counts, and inventory valuation
Hands-on, proactive, pragmatic, and responsive
Strong ability to anticipate and organize supply requirements
Excellent interpersonal skills when working with suppliers, warehouse managers, and technicians
Adaptable in the field and willing to support warehouse teams
Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets
Able to quickly learn and use ERP and inventory management systems
Interest in AI tools
Weekly travel to the Amiens and Orléans warehouses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity participation
Flexible office (flex-office) arrangements
Excellent supplemental health insurance
Sustainable mobility allowance
Partial reimbursement of public transportation costs beyond the statutory minimum
Special leave days to support involvement in a nonprofit or community project
Modern workplace equipped with offices, a break room, kitchen, showers, and changing rooms
On-site training center integrated into the warehouse
Inclusive and equitable work environment
Salary flexibility