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Purchasing Manager - Raw Materials

On-site in Zaragoza·Added 2 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

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Gi Group España

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Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
Contract: Permanent
Driving licence: Required, own vehicle

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

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What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Stable project with real opportunities for professional development.
Flexible working hours for arrival and departure.
Dynamic and cross-functional environment
Location: Zaragoza

The role

Gi Group is the leading Italian multinational that offers comprehensive solutions for the development of the labor market. Our mission is to contribute with a global vision to the development of the labor market with the main objective of increasing employability, always based on the personal and social value of work.

Learn more at https://es.gigroup.com/

At GI GROUP, we are looking to recruit a Purchasing Manager for an important company in the industrial sector specialized in the design, manufacture, and installation of metal structures and industrial solutions, with a national and international presence. The selected person will be responsible for leading and driving the purchasing department, guaranteeing correct supply planning, cost optimization, and strategic development of national and international suppliers.

What you'll do

Integral management and development of the purchasing department.
Updating and monitoring material prices and reporting to commercial management.
Planning, management, and reservation of material purchases.
Negotiation and closing of agreements with suppliers.
Coordination with the Technical Office, Logistics, and Project Management to anticipate supply needs.
Cost optimization, improvement of lead times, and monitoring of budget forecasts.
Analysis of markets and price trends for raw materials and steel.
Supervision and control of stock, minimum and maximum inventories.
Coordination with the warehouse for correct material traceability.
Preparation of economic and technical comparisons between suppliers.
Search, approval, and development of new national and international suppliers.
Continuous evaluation of suppliers through quality, compliance, and cost KPIs.
Continuous reporting to management.

What are we looking for?

Previous experience in purchasing positions within an industrial environment.
Technical training is valuable: Industrial Engineering, Architecture, or similar.
High level of office tools (MS Office).
Proficiency in AutoCAD is valued.
Previous experience in industrial negotiation and purchasing is essential.
French language level is valuable for communication with international suppliers.
Knowledge of the steel sector and network of contacts/suppliers is valuable.
Driver's license and own vehicle.
Organized, decisive profile with negotiation skills.
Good communication skills and capacity for cross-functional coordination.

About Gi Group España

Gi Group is a global staffing and HR services company headquartered in Milan, Italy. It operates in over 30 countries and provides temporary and permanent staffing, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. In Spain, Gi Group España offers a wide range of job placements across sectors such as hospitality, logistics, automotive, banking, and customer service, with roles spanning administrative, operational, and technical positions.

Gi Group España has a strong presence across Spain, with offices in multiple cities and a focus on connecting candidates with local employers. For international professionals, the company frequently hires multilingual talent for customer service and back-office roles, particularly in languages like German, Italian, and English. Their work culture emphasizes flexibility and support for job seekers, making them a practical entry point for those looking to establish themselves in the Spanish labor market.