JUNIOR SOURCING BUYER

About Vantiva ​

Pushing the Edge ​

Vantiva (Euronext Paris: VANTI) is a global technology leader in connectivity technologies. For over 130 years, we have delivered solutions that connect what matters most. Today, we continue to redefine connectivity with industry-leading broadband, video, and IoT-driven smart systems that elevate how people live, work, and connect globally. ​

Vantiva combines a customer-focused approach with decades of software development, electronics hardware design, and flexible supply chain expertise to deliver high-quality solutions at scale. This proficiency has positioned us as a trusted provider to leading network service providers, enterprise customers, and consumers around the world. ​

Our strong commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices has earned us multiple Gold and Platinum Medals from EcoVadis for environmental and social performance. These awards place us among the top 2% of organizations in our category evaluated globally. ​

With our headquarters in Paris and major offices in Australia, Brazil, China, India, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States, we serve a diverse global customer base. ​

For more information, please visit vantiva.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

1. Operational Support to Global Category Management

·       Support Global Category Managers with day-to-day sourcing and procurement activities, data collection, follow-up, reporting, and action tracking.

·       Maintain sourcing trackers, supplier records, RFQ status, quotation files, action logs, and procurement documentation accurately and on time.

·       Coordinate routine activities with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

·       Use AI-enabled productivity tools responsibly to improve data analysis, market research, meeting summaries, draft communications, and routine reporting.

2. Packaging and Global Interconnect Support

·       Provide junior-buyer support for the Packaging category, including RFQ preparation, supplier communication, quotation collection, comparison, and follow-up.

·       Support on Global Interconnect procurement activities, including cables, connectors, switches and related components.

·       Assist with supplier onboarding, qualification documentation, commercial data collection, sample tracking, and sourcing project execution.

·       Follow up supplier commitments related to cost, capacity, lead time, quality, delivery, and corrective actions.

3. PCB Supply-Continuity Support 

·       Work with the Operations team to update JIRA with current PCB supply status, shortages, allocation, recovery plans, and key actions. 

·       Coordinate with PCB suppliers and the responsible GCM to confirm material availability, production plans, shipment status, and supply-recovery actions. 

·       Escalate supply gaps, overdue actions, allocation risks, and supplier constraints promptly with fact-based information. 

·       Support the collection and consolidation of raw-material, capacity, lead-time, and demand information for supply-security decisions. 

4. RFQ and Quotation Analysis 

·       Execute RFQs under GCM guidance, ensuring that specifications, volumes, commercial assumptions, and timelines are clearly communicated. 

·       Prepare structured quotation comparisons covering pricing, tooling or NRE, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, Incoterms, capacity, and key risks. 

·       Identify data gaps, commercial inconsistencies, and follow-up questions, and coordinate clarification with suppliers and stakeholders. 

·       Support cost-model inputs, savings tracking, and sourcing recommendation materials. 

5. Supplier Management and Risk Mitigation

·       Maintain regular operational communication with suppliers and track deliverables to closure.

·       Support supplier performance reviews and follow-up actions covering cost, quality, delivery, capacity, responsiveness, and supply risk.

·       Help accelerate second-source qualification through disciplined tracking of samples, documentation, testing, approvals, readiness, and open issues.

·       Contribute to supply-risk mitigation plans for PCB, PON/BOSA, Packaging, Global Interconnect, and other assigned categories.

Our most important asset is our People.

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

Vantiva is committed to ensuring that all its employees receive a fair wage that is sufficient to live with dignity.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.