Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

Purchasing Technician

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Administration Manager, the primary mission of the position will be to oversee and carry out the purchase of materials and services according to internal procedures, ensuring the best conditions in terms of price, delivery time, and quality.
The main tasks include:
- Consumption analysis: Analyze the purchase volume of the institution's different departments to take the corresponding actions.
- Supplier qualification: Carry out the bidding and supplier selection processes based on technical, economic, and ethical Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) criteria.
- Tender management: Plan and execute bidding procedures for the purchase of materials (request, management, contract types, and periodic supplier reviews).

- Academic background: University degree.
- Experience: Previous experience or proven knowledge in similar positions.
- Languages: A C-level of Catalan will be positively valued.
- Key skills: Planning, organization, teamwork, proactivity, adaptability to change, and problem-solving ability.

- Contract type: Substitution contract for medical leave.
- Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

View original advert (Spanish)

Bajo la supervisión del Jefe de Administración, la misión principal del puesto será supervisar y realizar las compras de materiales y servicios bajo los procedimientos internos, garantizando las mejores condiciones de precio, plazo y calidad.
Las tareas principales incluyen:
- Análisis de consumo: Analizar el volumen de compras de los diferentes departamentos de la institución para adoptar las acciones correspondientes.
- Homologación de proveedores: Realizar los procesos de licitación y selección de proveedores basándose en criterios técnicos, económicos y éticos de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa (RSC).
- Gestión de licitaciones: Planificar y ejecutar los procedimientos de licitación para la compra de material (solicitud, gestión, tipología de contratos y revisión periódica de proveedores).