Intership - Category Buyer H/F - CMA CGM

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

You will join the CMA Ships Purchasing Department, which is responsible for procurement activities for vessels owned and operated by CMA CGM. The department is organized into three teams: Strategic Purchasing, Procurement and Logistics.

You will carry out your work-study program within the Strategic Purchasing team.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ?

Sourcing & Contracting

• You will be responsible for managing a specific purchasing category
• You will manage calls for tenders, from preparation to supplier selection
• You will support the team in drafting and implementing contracts
• You will ensure the follow-up of purchase orders and payments

Supplier Relationship Management & Purchasing Processes

• You will contribute to auditing supplier pre-qualification and qualification processes
• You will review and update purchasing procedures and, when necessary, contribute to drafting new ones
• You will support the development of a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) tool, with a focus on sustainable procurement and compliance, in collaboration with the Purchasing Department
• You will review, improve and formalize supplier management procedures once implemented

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR ?

• You are currently pursuing a Master's degree (Bac +4/5) in Purchasing, Procurement or a related field at a business school or university
• You are fluent in English and comfortable communicating in a professional environment
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel
• A good theoretical understanding of purchasing and procurement principles would be appreciated.
• You are resourceful, autonomous and proactive in your work
• Curious by nature, you are eager to learn and take on new challenges

JOB ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Marseille, France (13)
• Internship duration: 6 months
• Travel: No
• Accessibility: Accessible by public transport

Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !