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Purchasing Manager

On-site in Grao de Castellon·Added 10 days ago (last checked 1 Nov)

Holcim España

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Work mode: On-site, Grao de Castellon
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous experience: Profiles that have worked as an administrative assistant, in
Accounts Payable with order management, or as a Jr. Controller /
Purchasing Technician in SMEs or small subsidiaries of multinationals, for at least
3 years.
Residency in Castellón
Ideal knowledge and competencies
- Analytical and Cost Accounting: Knowing how to correctly assign purchases
  by cost centers, projects, or product families.
- Mastery of reconciliation between the Purchase Order + Delivery Note +
  Supplier Invoice. Must detect price or quantity differences before
  they proceed to accounting or payment.
- Use of Navision ERP (Advanced User Level): Not just creating orders,
  but understanding how a goods receipt affects inventory, the supplier
  account, and the provisional balance.
- Basic knowledge of AI

Education & certifications

Ideal qualification: Degree in Business Administration, Higher Vocational Training in Administration and Finance

The role

What you'll do

1. Local Purchasing and Order Management

Issuance and follow-up of orders to corporate and local suppliers.
Incident management (claims regarding deadlines, defective materials,
returns).
Tendering and negotiation with local indirect suppliers.

2. Accounting Control of Suppliers and Expenses

Matching and validation of purchase and indirect invoices against
delivery notes and orders.
Accounting entry of creditor and supplier invoices.

3. Monthly Closing Management: Ability to calculate and record invoices
pending receipt (FPR), especially from the logistics area

4. Administrative Support and Internal Coverage

Support in monthly accounting closings regarding
inventory, suppliers, purchases, and logistics
Cross-coverage: Basic knowledge of the tasks of the other 2
team members (e.g., customer invoicing or collections) to cover
vacations or short-term leaves.

About Holcim España

Holcim España is the Spanish subsidiary of Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. The company produces and distributes cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other construction materials, operating multiple plants and quarries across Spain. As part of one of the world's largest building materials companies, Holcim España plays a key role in major infrastructure and construction projects in the country.

In Spain, Holcim has a significant industrial footprint with production facilities and offices in various regions. The company is committed to sustainability and digitalization in construction, offering opportunities for engineers, operations specialists, and commercial professionals. For international hires, Holcim España provides the backing of a global organization with career development opportunities across its worldwide network, while being deeply rooted in the local Spanish market.

Industry: Cement
Founded: 1912
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Zug, Switzerland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 2 more

Good to know if you are moving

Holcim Group operates in over 70 countries, offering potential internal mobility opportunities for international employees.
The Spanish subsidiary has a long-standing presence with multiple industrial sites, providing stable employment in the construction materials sector.
Holcim is committed to sustainability, with initiatives like carbon-neutral concrete, which may appeal to professionals interested in green construction.
The company offers a global career framework, which can facilitate career progression across different regions.
Spain's construction industry is growing, with significant infrastructure investment, creating a dynamic work environment.

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