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Purchasing Engineer for Machinery and Technical Support at a Bread Factory - Valencia/València

On-site in Sagunto·Added yesterday (last checked 13 Oct)

Mercadona

375 open roles

Overview

Salary
€59,362 - €90,115 a year

About €3,420 - €4,880 a month after tax, or €3,440 - €5,390 under the Beckham regime.

Work mode
On-site, Sagunto
English
Required
Education
University degree
Driving licence
Required, own vehicle

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

Education & certifications

Degree in Automation and Industrial Robotics

Technical Engineering with a specialization in Electricity or Mechanics.

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Industrial Engineering

Industrial Technology

Industrial Electronic and Automatic Engineering

Other requirements

English (Min. B2.2)

Driving licence and own vehicle.

Availability to travel and relocate.

Experience in bread manufacturing process machinery, industrial bakeries, or the food industry is valued. Experience in continuous improvement project management and implementation of new industrial solutions.

Experience in planning preventive and corrective maintenance.

Experience in coordinating external suppliers and supervising maintenance work.

Experience in maintenance, repair, or commissioning of industrial machinery, preferably in production plants or the food industry.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

🎓 Ongoing training and professional growth.

👥 Good working environment and job security.

🔒 Stability and team culture.

🏥 In-house medical service.

🏢 Innovative and collaborative offices.

What we ask of you:

The role

We are currently looking for committed and talented professionals to strengthen our team. We offer a challenging work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to the success of our team.

How you'll work

40 h/week

Annual gross salary

What your day-to-day will be like

  • Management and coordination of the repair of industrial machinery for the bread manufacturing process.
  • Find solutions to the various needs we have to implement or improve and put into
    operation
  • Lead the various suppliers and negotiate offers.
  • Plan the actions to be carried out.
  • Verify the installed industrial machinery.
  • Verify that suppliers comply with industry accreditations to carry out the
    required work.
  • Find solutions to the various needs we must implement or improve.

First of all, we need you to...

  • You are passionate about challenging environments

  • You are not complacent and you seek continuous improvement

  • You are willing to take on new professional challenges

About Mercadona

Mercadona is Spain's largest supermarket chain and a leading food retailer in the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1977 in Valencia, it operates over 1,600 stores across Spain and Portugal, with a workforce exceeding 90,000 employees. The company is known for its vertically integrated supply chain, private-label products, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer service.

Mercadona's headquarters are in Valencia, and it has a significant presence throughout Spain, with stores, logistics centers, and offices in nearly every region. The company is deeply rooted in Spanish culture and is a major employer, offering stable, long-term contracts and internal promotion opportunities. For international professionals, Mercadona provides a unique opportunity to work in a large, stable Spanish company, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency and are focused on retail operations, logistics, and technical maintenance.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1977
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Valencia, Spain
In Spain
Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and 19 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mercadona is the largest supermarket chain in Spain, with over 1,600 stores, making it a stable and prominent employer.
  • The company is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and has a strong presence across all Spanish regions.
  • Mercadona offers permanent contracts and internal promotion opportunities, which are attractive for long-term career development.
  • Most roles require Spanish language proficiency, as they involve direct customer service or operational tasks.
  • The company is known for its 'Total Quality' model, which emphasizes employee training and customer satisfaction.
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