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Purchasing Technician

On-site in Gandia·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Sklum

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Gandia
Contract: Full-time
Hours: Jornada intensiva all year
English: Required
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Benefits: Private health insurance

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Higher vocational training in International Trade.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in positions within multicultural negotiation environments.
High proficiency in the Office suite.
Intermediate English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Continuous working day
Group training classes.
Children's and summer school
Health insurance
Cafeteria
Additional discounts on our products.

The role

At SKLUM we are looking for a Purchasing Technician to join our Purchasing team at our Villalonga offices (10 min from Gandía), whose main functions would be the following:

What you'll do

Conduct market studies to identify potential suppliers that can meet the company's needs.
Evaluate potential suppliers based on predefined criteria.
Request and negotiate quotes with suppliers.
Maintain constant and open communication with suppliers to ensure a collaborative and mutually beneficial relationship.
Attend international trade fairs and other key commercial opportunities to identify new trends and suppliers.

About Sklum

Sklum is a Spanish furniture and home decor company that designs, manufactures, and sells its own products primarily through an online platform. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Villajoyosa, Alicante, the company has grown into one of the leading e-commerce furniture retailers in Spain, with a strong presence across Europe. Sklum operates its own logistics and production facilities, allowing it to control quality and delivery times, and offers a wide range of furniture, lighting, and home accessories.

Sklum's operations are deeply rooted in Spain, with its main offices and logistics hub located in Villajoyosa, Alicante. The company's work culture is dynamic and focused on e-commerce, logistics, and product design, making it an interesting option for international professionals with skills in these areas. While the company's primary language is Spanish, it serves multiple European markets, and roles such as customer service agents with German language skills indicate a need for multilingual talent. For international hires, Sklum offers the opportunity to work in a growing, digitally-driven retail company in a coastal Mediterranean location.

Industry: Furniture and Home Decor
Founded: 2001
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Villajoyosa, Spain
In Spain: Villajoyosa
Website: sklum.com

Good to know if you are moving

Sklum is headquartered in Villajoyosa, a coastal town in Alicante, offering a Mediterranean lifestyle.
The company operates in multiple European markets, creating opportunities for multilingual professionals, especially in customer service roles.
Sklum has its own logistics and production facilities, providing roles in operations, planning, and quality control.
As a Spanish-founded company, it offers a chance to work in a local e-commerce environment with international reach.

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Additional information

At SKLUM, we are firmly committed to guaranteeing total equality of opportunity for all people at our workplace, building an inclusive and equitable environment. We value each worker for their talents, skills and contributions, regardless of their race, religion, color, origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

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