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Senior Buyer

On-site in Girona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 30 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €30,000 - €40,000 a year
About €1,930 - €2,470 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Girona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing and procurement.
Experience in purchasing from Asian suppliers.
Experience in long-term purchasing management and forecasting.
Experience in negotiation and supplier management.
Planning, organization, and follow-up skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good command of Excel.
Ability to work in a coordinated manner with different departments.
Availability for immediate or short-term incorporation.

Education & certifications

Education

University education related to the following will be valued:

Economics
Business Administration and Management (ADE).
Engineering
International Trade
Purchasing and Procurement
Logistics

Languages

English: B2 or higher - essential
Spanish: high level - essential
Catalan: high level - desirable

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Conditions

Permanent contract.
Full-time.
Schedule from Monday to Thursday 8-17h and Friday 8-14h.
Immediate or short-term start.
Salary to be determined according to experience and profile provided.

The role

An importing and distributing company of plumbing and heating products located in the province of Girona is looking to hire a Purchase Manager / Responsable de Compras to lead and manage the purchasing area, mainly with Asian suppliers.

Stable position
Good working environment.

What you'll do

Plan and manage product purchases, mainly from Asian suppliers.
Manage and maintain relationships with suppliers.
Negotiate prices, purchase conditions, deadlines, and supply conditions.
Monitor orders and delivery dates.
Analyze procurement needs and stock levels.
Review and optimize safety stocks and inventory levels.
Coordinate import logistics, mainly by sea.
Track import operations from origin to the receipt of goods.
Search for and evaluate new suppliers and supply alternatives, especially in Asian markets.
Analyze opportunities for improvement and cost optimization.
Coordinate with the Sales, Logistics, Administration, and Management departments.
Participate in improvement and process optimization projects related to

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.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

An importing and distributing company of plumbing and heating products located in the province of Girona is looking to hire a Purchase Manager / Responsable de Compras to lead and manage the purchasing area, mainly with Asian suppliers.

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