Purchasing Technician Food Industry - Santiago de Compostela
Michael Page España·Santiago de Compostela, Spain
What they offer
Permanent contract
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Santiago de Compostela
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 4+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
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About the role
At Michael Page, we are looking for a Purchasing Technician specialized in raw materials management, accustomed to negotiating with multiple suppliers, focused on cost optimization and continuous improvement of the supply process.
- Experience purchasing raw materials in the food industry
- Stable project in a leading Galician company
What you'll do
The main responsibilities of the position are:
- Purchasing and managing raw materials, especially low-cost, high-volume products.
- Identifying and qualifying new suppliers, including competitive alternatives in the market.
- Negotiating prices, deadlines, framework agreements, and commercial terms.
- Conducting cost analysis and identifying savings opportunities.
- Coordinating with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Administration to ensure availability and minimize issues.
- Monitoring purchasing KPIs (cost, quality, service levels, deadlines, incidents).
- Managing complaints and non-conformities.
- Participating in projects to improve processes and operational efficiency.
What you'll get
Stable project in a leading, growing company.
Dynamic, collaborative professional environment focused on quality.
About the company & team
Galician company with more than two decades of experience in the food industry, currently in a growth phase. Its commitment to innovation and quality has established it as a benchmark in the regional market.
Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?
Profile requirements:
- 4-5 years of experience in purchasing within the food industry.
- Ability to bring in new supply sources and knowledge of the market.
- Analytical, proactive profile focused on optimization.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
About the role
Desde Michael Page estamos en búsqueda de un/a técnico/a de Compras especializado/a en la gestión de materias primas, acostumbrado/a a negociar con múltiples proveedores, orientado/a a la optimización de costes y a la mejora continua del proceso de aprovisionamiento.
- Experiencia comprando materias primas del sector alimentación
- Proyecto estable en empresa líder gallega
What you'll do
Las principales responsabilidades del puesto son:
- Comprar y gestionar materias primas, especialmente productos de bajo coste y alto volumen.
- Identificar y homologar nuevos proveedores, incluyendo alternativas competitivas respecto al mercado.
- Negociar precios, plazos, acuerdos marco y condiciones comerciales.
- Realizar análisis de costes y oportunidades de ahorro.
- Coordinarse con Producción, Calidad, Logística y Administración para garantizar disponibilidad y minimizar incidencias.
- Hacer seguimiento de KPIs de compras (coste, calidad, nivel de servicio, plazos, incidencias).
- Gestionar reclamaciones y no conformidades.
- Participar en proyectos de mejora de procesos y eficiencia operativa.
What you'll get
Proyecto estable en empresa líder y en crecimiento.
Entorno profesional dinámico, colaborativo y orientado a la calidad.
About the company & team
Empresa gallega con más de dos décadas de trayectoria dentro del sector alimentación, e inmersa en una etapa de crecimiento. Su apuesta por la innovación y la calidad la ha consolidado como referente en el mercado regional.
¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?
Requisitos del perfil:
- Experiencia de 4-5 años en compras en el sector alimentación.
- Capacidad de aportar nuevas fuentes de aprovisionamiento y conocimiento del mercado.
- Perfil analítico, resolutivo y orientado a optimización.
- Conocimientos de ERP y manejo avanzado de Excel.
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.