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Operational Buyer - Automotive

On-site in Zaragoza·Added 3 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Work mode: On-site, Zaragoza
Contract: Permanent
English: Required
Education: University degree

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Skills

Industrial Manufacturing

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

University degree, preferably in Engineering, Business Administration, or similar.
Previous experience in the automotive sector.
Ability to negotiate with suppliers and manage commercial relationships.
Knowledge of tools and management systems for purchasing and supply chain.
Minimum English level B2.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract in a company in the automotive sector.
Competitive salary + transport allowance.
Continuing education.
Monday-Friday schedule with flexibility at start time.
Lunch provided by the company.

The role

We are looking for talent in Purchasing: negotiate, optimize, and generate real impact in an automotive sector company.

Zaragoza
Automotive Sector

We collaborate with a company in the automotive sector where we are looking to incorporate an Operational Buyer to reinforce the Purchasing area of our production plant. This is a position with a strong analytical and operational component, oriented towards optimizing the purchasing strategy, identifying savings opportunities, and developing a competitive supplier network that guarantees the company's quality, cost, and service standards.

What you'll do

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

Analyze the current purchasing situation and propose improvement and cost optimization actions.
Identify and implement savings opportunities through negotiation and the search for alternatives.
Supervise and monitor orders to guarantee fulfillment.
Analyze and evaluate supplier performance.
Collaborate with other departments to identify supply needs.
Guarantee compliance with internal policies and legal regulations in purchasing processes.
Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Prepare reports and analyses related to purchasing activities.

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
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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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.