Procurement Assistant (IPT-PI-SU-2026-220-GRAE)
Core
Process purchase orders, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective procurement for CERN.
Role type
Procurement Assistant
Builds
Procurement operations and supplier database integrity
Domain
Scientific research organization procurement
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Purchase order processing, supplier negotiation, comparative analysis, stakeholder liaison, supplier database management
Preferred skills
International/multicultural environment experience
Technologies
eProcurement systems
Responsibilities
Process and follow up on purchase orders up to 3,000 CHF; Request quotations and conduct comparative analysis; Negotiate commercial terms including payment and delivery; Liaise with suppliers to resolve delivery and invoicing issues; Liaise with technical officers to resolve operational discrepancies; Support supplier registration and database maintenance
Seniority
Junior, entry-level professional