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Senior Buyer | Chemical | English

On-site in Barberà del Vallès·Full-time·Added 8 months ago (last checked 3 Nov)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 a year
About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Barberà del Vallès
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Other languages: Catalan
Experience: 5+ years
Education: University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Project Management, or similar.
At least 5 years of experience in procurement management, preferably in industrial or production environments.
Experience in leading and coordinating teams.
Strong knowledge in negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management.
Organizational, communication, negotiation skills, and ability to work in a team.
High level of English (minimum B2-C1).
High level of Catalan is essential.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Stable opportunity in a fast-growing company
Dynamic and constantly evolving environment
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Permanent full-time contract.

The role

A leading company in the cosmetic sector is looking for a Senior Project Buyer to expand its team at its headquarters in Barberà del Vallès.

Stable position
Good working environment.

What you'll do

Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best combination of quality, cost, and delivery time.
Manage the procurement process comprehensively (request for quotes, order issuance, coding, invoice control, and delivery tracking), resolving incidents promptly.
Lead, coordinate, and supervise the Project Buyers team, ensuring a good working environment and optimal service levels.
Supervise logistics and transportation activities, optimizing times and costs, and considering possible surcharges or incidents.
Supervise inventory levels and establish minimum stocks to prevent stockouts, periodically analyzing the market to ensure competitive conditions.
Coordinate and support the planning, development, and control of various projects.
Supervise milestones, timings, and resources, reporting progress and identifying potential deviations in advance.
Act as a liaison between internal teams, clients, and suppliers, ensuring smooth communication and compliance with agreed objectives.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
With a specialist Michael Page consultant
If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.
Company interview
With a client company
If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.
Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
Support continues after the contract is signed.
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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.