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On-site in Torrelavega·Full-time·Added 20 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)
Our summary
- Hours
- Monday to Friday
- Work mode
- On-site, Torrelavega
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree






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Adecco España is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Torrelavega.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Permanent contract directly with the company.
- Office hours from Monday to Friday.
- Joining a solid and growing company in the naval sector.
- Professional development and ongoing training.
- Competitive remuneration according to experience.
The role
Are you passionate about negotiation, cost optimization, and supplier management? Are you looking for a stable project where you can contribute a strategic vision and have a real impact on the company's results? Then this is your opportunity!
At Adecco Selección, we are looking for a Purchasing Technician to lead the procurement and purchasing area, driving efficiency, profitability, and the development of solid relationships with our suppliers.
You will be the person responsible for defining and executing the company's purchasing strategy, guaranteeing the supply of materials and services necessary for the company's activity under the best conditions of quality, cost, and timeframe.
What you'll do
Define and deploy the company's purchasing and procurement strategy.
Guarantee the supply of materials, products, and services under optimal conditions of cost, quality, and timeframe.
Lead and coordinate the purchasing team and the supply chain managers.
Negotiate contracts, framework agreements, and commercial conditions with strategic suppliers.
Manage, evaluate, and develop the organization's supplier portfolio.
Prepare and control the purchasing budget, driving cost reduction initiatives.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain, defining contingency plans.
Supervise the area's performance indicators and promote continuous improvement actions.
Coordinate procurement needs with Production, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Sales, and Finance.
Guarantee compliance with corporate policies, internal procedures, and applicable requirements regarding purchasing and contracting.
Requirements
- University technical degree (Engineering, Industrial Organization, or similar).
- At least 5 years of experience managing purchasing in industrial environments.
- Advanced level of English.
- Solid negotiation skills and results orientation.
- Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
- An organized, autonomous person with decision-making capacity.
Hiring process
1 interview
- Adecco does NOT charge or pay any fee for registering for or taking part in its recruitment processes.
- The published stages only go as far as shortlisting; Adecco does not detail the later interviews or timescales, which depend on the client company.
About Adecco España
Adecco España is the Spanish subsidiary of The Adecco Group, the world's largest staffing and recruitment company. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, Adecco operates in over 60 countries and provides workforce solutions across a wide range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and technology. In Spain, Adecco is one of the leading employment agencies, connecting thousands of workers with temporary and permanent positions across the country, from warehouse and industrial roles to administrative and customer service positions.
Adecco's Spain presence is extensive, with offices in major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao, among others. The company is known for its strong focus on workforce flexibility and career development, offering training and upskilling opportunities. For international professionals, Adecco Spain provides a gateway to the Spanish job market, with many roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in customer service and technical positions. The work culture is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on matching candidates to the right opportunities.
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