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Industrial Purchasing Technician

On-site in Santander·Full-time·Added 10 days ago (last checked 2 Nov)

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Adecco España

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Salary: €35,000 - €50,000 a year
About €2,200 - €2,960 a month after tax.
Hours: 40 hours a week
Work mode: On-site, Santander
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

* Previous experience in purchasing departments within the metallurgical or industrial sector.

* Negotiation skills and results orientation.

* High level of English, both spoken and written.

* Knowledge of blueprint interpretation.

* Experience managing the purchase of parts, materials, and non-unit machinery.

* Technical training, preferably in Engineering or similar.

* We will also value junior engineering profiles with at least 2 years of experience in industrial purchasing.

* Availability for occasional travel.

* Knowledge of suppliers and workshops in Cantabria and the Basque Country is highly valued.

* Organized, decisive person with the ability to work in dynamic environments.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

* Stable incorporation into a consolidated and growing company.

* Professional project with possibilities for development and learning.

* Competitive salary according to experience and value provided.

* Flexible schedule:

Monday to Thursday: arrival between 07:30 and 08:00 h and departure between 16:30 and 17:00 h.

Friday: from 07:30 to 16:30 h.

* Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

* Good working environment and collaboration between departments.

* Participation in high value-added industrial projects.

The role

Do you have experience in industrial purchasing and would you like to be part of a leading company in the metallurgical sector with international projection? We are looking to hire a Purchasing Technician to manage the acquisition of materials, components, and services necessary for the company's various projects.

What you'll do

- Management and negotiation with national and international suppliers.

- Requesting, analyzing, and comparing offers.

- Purchasing of materials, parts, and non-serial machinery for industrial projects.

- Searching for and qualifying new suppliers.

- Monitoring orders, delivery deadlines, and resolving incidents.

- Interpretation of blueprints for the correct acquisition of materials and components.

- Collaboration with the engineering, production, and planning departments.

- Cost analysis and optimization of purchasing conditions.

- Occasional participation in industry fairs and events.

Hiring process

1 interview

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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.