Purchasing Technician (Head Office)

Panamar Bakery Group·Albuixech, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Panamar Bakery Group doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Albuixech

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

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About the role

At Panamar Bakery Group, we are looking to hire a Purchasing Technician to manage the assigned purchasing categories and contribute to meeting the economic, efficiency, and service objectives defined by the company.

Plan and develop purchasing actions to achieve the objectives agreed with Senior Management, ensuring efficient management of suppliers, costs, and supply markets.

What you'll do

  • Manage the assigned purchasing categories, including the search, evaluation, and approval of suppliers, the negotiation of commercial terms, and the formalization of supply agreements.
  • Prepare tenders, RFQs, and RFIs.
  • Maintain and develop relationships with national and international suppliers, in coordination with areas such as Quality and R&D.
  • Collaborate with the different company departments to ensure proper supply and the achievement of operational objectives.
  • Analyze markets, prices, raw materials, and indicators to anticipate risks, identify savings opportunities, and define purchasing strategies.
  • Prepare market reports and conduct price studies to prepare for supplier negotiations.
  • Monitor KPIs, analyze budget variances, and propose improvement actions to optimize costs and results.
  • Collaborate with Management Control on forecasts, budgets, variance analysis, and period-end closing.
  • Participate in the annual purchasing planning and budgeting, ensuring that purchasing decisions contribute to the profitability, competitiveness, and sustainability of the business.
  • Manage and keep purchasing-related information up to date in SAP.

What we're looking for

  • Upper-intermediate English for dealing with international suppliers and the parent company

  • Upper-intermediate level of Excel, Power BI (desirable), and other data analysis tools

  • Intermediate level of SAP for records, reports, and information queries.

  • Own vehicle to get to the workplace

  • Availability to travel occasionally to other work centers or suppliers.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of French is a plus

Education & certifications

Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, or a related field. Other qualifications will be considered based on the experience provided.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing departments of industrial companies, preferably in the food or continuous process industries. Experience managing different purchasing categories.

Experience in the food sector will be especially valued.

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About the company

Panamar Bakery Group

Panamar Bakery Group

Food Manufacturing

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