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.

This job was published 3 months ago

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

Do you have experience in national and international purchasing? Are you available to travel?
You cannot let this opportunity slip away.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager:

- Price negotiation
- Availability for frequent travel for supplier management and negotiations
- Active search for suppliers that meet quality and cost standards
- Contacting and establishing relationships with new suppliers to diversify the supply base
- Requesting quotes from suppliers to ensure the best value for money
- Visiting suppliers to evaluate their facilities and production processes
- Assisting the quality department during supplier visits to ensure compliance with standards
- Reviewing and drafting contracts, as well as managing breaches and penalties
- Following up on Non-Conformities (NC) generated by suppliers
- Following up on service failures reported by the production area
- Reminding and managing critical references with suppliers to ensure compliance with deadlines and quality
- Launching the manufacture of materials that have any artwork, following analysis with planning, marketing, and procurement
- Handling urgencies and supply shortages to minimize the impact on production
- Homologation of new suppliers to ensure they meet company requirements

Education: Technical Engineering or related training
3 or more years of experience in a material and machinery purchasing position
Availability to travel 80% of the working day nationally and across Europe, plus two weeks in Asia once a year
Knowledge of the chemical sector

Stable project
Market-competitive salary
Per diems and travel expenses

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Tienes experiencia en compras a nivel nacional e internacional? ¿Tienes disponibilidad para viajar?
Esta oportunidad no la puedes dejar escapar

Reportando al Responsable de Compras:

- Negociación de precios
- Disponibilidad para realizar viajes frecuentes para la gestión de proveedores y negociaciones
- Búsqueda activa de proveedores que cumplan con los estándares de calidad y costo
- Contactar y establecer relaciones con nuevos proveedores para diversificar la base de suministro
- Solicitud de cotizaciones a proveedores para asegurar la mejor relación calidad-precio
- Visita a proveedores para evaluar sus instalaciones y procesos de producción
- Asistencia al departamento de calidad durante las visitas a proveedores para asegurar el cumplimiento de estándares
- Revisión y redacción de contratos, así como gestión de incumplimientos y penalizaciones
- Seguimiento de las No Conformidades (NC) generadas por proveedores
- Seguimiento de las faltas de servicio reportadas por el área de producción
- Recordatorio y gestión de las referencias críticas a proveedores para asegurar el cumplimiento de plazos y calidad
- Lanzamiento de las fabricaciones de los materiales que tengan cualquier arte, previo análisis con planificación, marketing y aprovisionamiento
- Atender las urgencias y faltas de suministro para minimizar el impacto en la producción
- Homologación de nuevos proveedores para asegurar que cumplen con los requisitos de la empresa