At Eramet, we are convinced that the world needs metals produced by a responsible mining industry.
We are facing the greatest challenge in our history: to make a success of the energy and ecological transition and re-establish the conditions for lasting harmony between man and the Earth.
We share this conviction with our Group's 10,700 employees around the world, who are committed to making Eramet a benchmark in the responsible transformation of the Earth's mineral resources, for the benefit of all.
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VIE Purchasing - F/M
Salta - ARGENTINE, AR
The Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) is a civic service program established by the French government.
Reminder of the eligibility criteria for the VIE program as required by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs:
You may participate in the program if you meet the following five conditions:
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You must have submitted your application on the Business France website (Mon V.I) between the ages of 18 and 28 (at the latest, the day before your 28th birthday).
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You must be between 18 and 28 years old on the date of registration. The assignment must begin no later than the day of your 29th birthday. No exceptions are allowed beyond this age limit.
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You must be a citizen of France or a national of a country in the European Economic Area (EEA).
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You must be compliant with national service obligations (e.g., Defence and Citizenship Day in France).
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You must have full civic rights (e.g., voting rights, clean criminal record).
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You must meet the physical fitness requirements for performing similar duties in the host organization.
Additional skills may be required depending on the destination country (for example: language proficiency, prior professional experience).
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Context:
The VIE mission will take place within the Procurement Department of the Supply Chain Division at Eramine, responsible for sourcing the goods and services needed to support lithium production operations.
Eramine's lithium production site began operations in early 2025. As part of its ramp-up phase, the Procurement Department is looking for a VIE to support production scale-up and enhance coordination with the head office in Paris.
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Location: Salta, ARGENTINA
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Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, depending on administrative processing times
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Duration: 12 months
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Travel: Occasional visits to the Centenario site (once per month)
Main Responsibilities:
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Manage a portfolio of direct or indirect procurement activities (from sourcing to ordering and through to receipt)
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Set up and monitor performance indicators
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Support teams on CSR, carbon emissions, and ethical procurement initiatives
Your Profile:
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Master’s degree (engineering school, business school, or university) with a specialization in procurement
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Ideally 2 to 5 years of experience in procurement, with solid knowledge of procurement processes and basic contract understanding
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Open-minded, curious, and analytical mindset
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Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Languages: Native or fluent Spanish and fluent English
With operations on five continents and employees from more than 70 different countries, Eramet is an inherently diverse group. We are convinced that this diversity of talents and skills is an asset and we are actively engaged in recruiting the talented people who will be crucial to our success in the future, regardless of their gender, disability, age, social or cultural origin. We are committed to offering all employees the support and development opportunities they need throughout their careers.