Purchasing Manager - Industrial Sector (Tarragona)
Michael Page España·Barcelona, Spain
What they offer
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
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Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
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About the role
We are looking for a Purchasing Manager with experience in an industrial environment to lead direct purchasing management and develop the supplier base. The selected candidate will play a key role in cost optimization and supply assurance.
- Project with a high degree of autonomy in purchasing management and development.
- Strategic position with direct impact on costs, quality, and supply
What you'll do
- Manage the entire direct purchasing process in coordination with production and planning.
- Actively search for national and international suppliers, identifying new supply opportunities.
- Negotiate commercial terms (price, lead time, quality) ensuring cost optimization.
- Evaluate and qualify suppliers, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.
- Monitor orders, incidents, and delivery schedule compliance.
- Develop purchasing strategies focused on continuous improvement and supply chain risk reduction.
- Collaborate with other internal departments to ensure the proper flow of materials.
What you'll get
- Stable project with responsibility and autonomy, competitive salary package commensurate with experience, and professional development within a dynamic industrial environment.
About the company & team
Industrial company with a consolidated presence in its segment and a focus on operational efficiency and service quality. It offers a dynamic environment with agile decision-making and continuous improvement projects in the supply chain area.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
- University or technical education, with a specialization in purchasing or supply chain valued.
- Previous experience in a similar role within an industrial environment.
- Experience in direct purchasing and supplier relationship management.
- Negotiation skills, results orientation, and analytical abilities.
- Proactive, autonomous profile with the ability to actively seek solutions.
- English level valued for international suppliers.
About the role
Buscamos un/a Responsable de Compras con experiencia en entorno industrial para liderar la gestión de compras directas y desarrollar la base de proveedores. La persona seleccionada tendrá un papel clave en la optimización de costes y aseguramiento del suministro.
- Proyecto con alto grado de autonomía en la gestión de compras y desarrollo.
- Posición estratégica con impacto directo en costes, calidad y supply
What you'll do
- Gestionar el proceso completo de compras directas en coordinación con producción y planificación.
- Realizar búsqueda activa de proveedores nacionales e internacionales, identificando nuevas oportunidades de suministro.
- Negociar condiciones comerciales (precio, plazo, calidad) garantizando la optimización de costes.
- Evaluar y homologar proveedores, asegurando el cumplimiento de estándares técnicos y de calidad.
- Realizar seguimiento de pedidos, incidencias y cumplimiento de plazos de entrega.
- Desarrollar estrategias de compras orientadas a la mejora continua y reducción de riesgos en la cadena de suministro.
- Colaborar con otros departamentos internos para asegurar el correcto flujo de materiales.
What you'll get
- Proyecto estable con responsabilidad y autonomía, paquete salarial competitivo acorde a la experiencia y desarrollo profesional dentro de un entorno industrial dinámico.
About the company & team
Empresa del sector industrial con presencia consolidada en su segmento y enfoque en la eficiencia operativa y la calidad del servicio. Ofrece un entorno dinámico con toma de decisiones ágil y proyectos de mejora continua en el área de supply chain.
¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?
- Formación universitaria o técnica, valorándose especialización en compras o supply chain.
- Experiencia previa en un rol similar dentro de entorno industrial.
- Experiencia en compras directas y relación con proveedores.
- Capacidad de negociación, orientación a resultados y habilidades analíticas.
- Perfil proactivo, autónomo y con capacidad para la búsqueda activa de soluciones.
- Nivel de inglés valorable para proveedores internacionales.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .
About the company
Michael Page España
Staffing
Michael Page España is a staffing agency.They recruit for client companies, so the employer you would work for is not named on this ad.