Marlex is a prominent Spanish human resources and recruitment firm specializing in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR consultancy. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates a network of more than 60 offices across Spain, serving diverse sectors including industrial, logistics, and administrative services.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence in the Spanish labor market, particularly in the Mediterranean and northern regions. For international professionals, Marlex serves as a gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently recruiting for roles requiring multilingual skills in logistics, export, and back-office operations.

Founded in 1996 in Vic (Barcelona), Marlex began as a local staffing agency and has grown into one of the top HR firms in Spain. It has expanded its service portfolio to include executive search and specialized consulting.

For international professionals

Operates more than 60 physical offices throughout Spain, providing local support in various regions.
Specializes in a wide range of sectors, from industrial and logistics to specialized administrative and financial roles.
Frequently recruits for positions requiring language skills beyond Spanish, such as English or French, for international trade roles.
Offers both temporary and permanent contract opportunities, which can be a starting point for professionals entering the Spanish market.

Purchasing Administrator

Marlex Staffing

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Marlex People, we are looking for you!

We are collaborating with a company in the pharmaceutical sector in Sant Adrian del Besos, which needs to incorporate an Administrative Assistant, with a special focus on the management of critical raw materials for the production of reagents and to provide support in all tasks related to the purchasing department.

About the position:

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to reinforce our Purchasing team, with a special focus on the management of critical raw materials for the production of reagents and to provide support in all tasks related to the purchasing department.

Responsibilities:

Create and issue purchase orders in accordance with planning requirements.
Monitor order deliveries daily and track the receipt of materials, with special attention to critical raw materials for reagent production.
Coordinate deliveries and pickups with suppliers.
Communicate effectively with suppliers and collaborate across departments.
Report price changes internally and update them in SAP.
Manage imports and customs clearances.
Work with Accounting to resolve discrepancies in invoice prices or quantities.
Collaborate with Quality Control (QC) to request certificates of analysis and other relevant documentation.
Assist with supplier visits to our facilities and participate in meetings.
Keep the Planning department and other relevant departments informed about delivery dates.

Requirements:

Studies in Administration and Finance.
Advanced knowledge of International Trade.
At least 2 years of experience in purchasing departments.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry will be valued.
Knowledge of SAP HANA.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with an advanced level of Excel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Fluent level of English (mandatory).
Proactive, responsible, and highly organized person, with a proven ability to manage a large number of references (SKUs).

We offer:

Flexible schedule.
Location: Barcelona.
Immediate start.
Salary: €14.52/h gross (~€25,438/year gross)
Contract through a staffing agency (ETT).

Interested?

Don't let this opportunity pass you by and apply now. We look forward to meeting you!

View original advert (Spanish)

¡En Marlex People te estamos buscando!

Colaboramos con una empresa del sector farmaceutico en Sant Adrian del Besos, que necesita incorporar un/a Auxiliar Administrativo/a, con un enfoque especial en la gestión de materias primas críticas para la producción de reactivos y para brindar apoyo en todas las tareas relacionadas con el departamento de compras.

Sobre el puesto:

Buscamos un/a Auxiliar Administrativo/a para reforzar nuestro equipo de Compras, con un enfoque especial en la gestión de materias primas críticas para la producción de reactivos y para brindar apoyo en todas las tareas relacionadas con el departamento de compras.

Responsabilidades:

Crear y emitir órdenes de compra de acuerdo con los requisitos de planificación.
Supervisar diariamente las entregas de pedidos y hacer seguimiento de la recepción de materiales, con especial atención a las materias primas críticas para la producción de reactivos.
Coordinar entregas y recogidas con los proveedores.
Comunicarse de forma eficaz con los proveedores y colaborar entre departamentos.
Informar internamente sobre cambios de precios y actualizarlos en SAP.
Gestionar importaciones y despachos de aduana.
Trabajar con Contabilidad para resolver discrepancias en precios o cantidades de las facturas.
Colaborar con Control de Calidad (QC) para solicitar certificados de análisis y otra documentación relevante.
Asistir a visitas de proveedores en nuestras instalaciones y participar en reuniones.
Mantener informados a los departamentos de Planificación y otros departamentos relevantes sobre las fechas de entrega.

Requisitos:

Estudios en Administración y Finanzas.
Conocimientos avanzados de Comercio Internacional.
Al menos 2 años de experiencia en departamentos de compras.
Se valorará experiencia en la industria farmacéutica o biotecnológica.
Conocimientos de SAP HANA.
Dominio de Microsoft Office, con nivel avanzado de Excel.
Capacidad para trabajar de forma autónoma y en equipo.
Nivel fluido de inglés (obligatorio).
Persona proactiva, responsable y altamente organizada, con capacidad demostrada para gestionar un gran número de referencias (SKUs).

Ofrecemos: