Syntegon is a global leader in process and packaging technology, specializing in advanced solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. Formerly known as Bosch Packaging Technology, the company operates on a massive scale with over 30 locations worldwide and a workforce of several thousand employees dedicated to developing sustainable and intelligent packaging systems.

In Spain, Syntegon maintains a significant hub in Terrassa, which serves as a center of excellence for pharmaceutical equipment, particularly in freeze-drying and sterilization technologies. The Spanish site offers a multicultural and highly technical environment, making it a prime destination for international engineers and specialists looking to work on complex, global projects within the life sciences sector.

Originally the packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company was rebranded as Syntegon in 2020 following its acquisition by CVC Capital Partners. It carries over 50 years of legacy in the packaging and process technology industry.

For international professionals

The Terrassa facility is a global competence center for pharmaceutical freeze-drying technology.
English is a common working language alongside Spanish due to the company's international client base and German headquarters.
Syntegon offers diverse career paths in Spain ranging from high-end engineering and R&D to international sales and finance.
The company provides a structured environment with opportunities for international mobility across its 30+ global locations.

Purchasing Agent

Syntegon

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Job Description

Company Description

Syntegon Telstar S.R.U is a company of the Syntegon group, which operates globally.
As a brand specialized in the development of GMP consulting, engineering, construction, and integrated process equipment projects, we serve companies linked to the life sciences market (pharmaceutical and biotechnological, healthcare, cosmetic, veterinary, and food industries), as well as hospitals, laboratories, and research centers. We also offer solutions applying vacuum and high-vacuum technologies for traditional industry and high-technology industry in the energy and aerospace sectors, as well as scientific experimentation.

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Purchasing Agent for our Procurement department within the Supply Chain division to join our team in Terrassa, with technical experience to manage the purchase of machining materials, provide support to Engineering, and lead technical negotiations with national and international suppliers.

We are seeking (preferably) a professional with a degree in Mechanical Engineering to manage the purchase of machining materials. Their role will be key to ensuring the technical quality of inputs and optimizing the supply chain, providing support to Engineering, and leading technical negotiations with national and international suppliers.

Mission of the position:

Manage purchases of machining materials and raw materials. Track orders until they arrive at the Warehouse.
Interpret technical drawings to validate manufacturing requirements.
Negotiate with national and international suppliers in the metal/mechanical sector.
Evaluate the technical quality of received materials.
Optimize costs and delivery times.

Main functions will be:

- Review purchase orders according to procurement needs and negotiate prices with both national and international suppliers, keeping prices up to date.

- Propose, design, and implement strategies for technical purchases within their group.

- Work with suppliers to apply technical improvements based on "design to cost" and "design for manufacturing".

- Provide support to the Engineering department for the technical definition of products/materials, as well as for the definition of technical improvements.

- Provide support to the PE and R&M department for the search and analysis of technical suppliers, as well as participation in the designs of various technical components.

Requirements

Degree or Technical Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or similar).
Minimum 5 years in technical/industrial purchasing.
High level of English (B2/C1)
Experience with SAP and advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
Valuable: CAD/SolidWorks.
Knowledge of international purchasing and procurement operations.

Additional Information

Own vehicle and valid driver's license (Permit B).

Availability for occasional travel.

For Syntegon and its subsidiaries, diversity is a key concern. We exclusively promote an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are treated equitably. If this job offer uses only the masculine form, it is for readability reasons and refers to individuals of all genders.

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Descripción de la empresa

Syntegon Telstar S.R.U es una empresa del grupo Syntegon, que opera a nivel mundial.
Como marca especializada en el desarrollo de proyectos GMP de consultoría, ingeniería, construcción y equipos de proceso integrados, servimos a empresas vinculadas al mercado de las ciencias de la vida (industria farmacéutica y biotecnológica, sanitaria, cosmética, veterinaria y alimentaria), así como hospitales, laboratorios y centros de investigación. También ofrecemos soluciones con aplicación de tecnologías de vacío y alto vacío para la industria tradicional y la industria de alta tecnología en los sectores energético y aeroespacial, así como experimentación científica.

Descripción del empleo

Estamos buscando un/a Purchasing Agent, dentro de nuestro departamento de Procurement dentro de la división Supply Chain, orientado al detalle y eficiente para unirse a nuestro equipo en Terrassa, con experiencia técnica para gestionar compras de materiales de mecanización, dar soporte a Ingeniería, y liderar negociaciones técnicas con proveedores nacionales e internacionales.

Buscamos (preferiblemente) un profesional con formación en Ingeniería Mecánica para gestionar la compra de materiales de mecanización. Su rol será clave para asegurar la calidad técnica de los insumos y optimizar la cadena de suministro, dar soporte a Ingeniería, y liderar negociaciones técnicas con proveedores nacionales e internacionales

Misión de la posición:

Gestionar compras de materiales de mecanizado y materias primas. Seguimiento del pedido hasta su llegada a Almacén.
Interpretar planos técnicos para validar requerimientos de fabricación.
Negociar con proveedores nacionales e internacionales de sector metal/mecánico.
Evaluar la calidad técnica de los materiales recibidos.
Optimizar costes y plazos de entrega.

Sus funciones principales serán:

- Revisar los pedidos de compra según necesidades de compra y negociando precios tanto con proveedores nacionales como internacionales, manteniendo los precios actualizados.

- Proponer, diseñar y realizar estrategias para las compras técnicas dentro de su grupo.

- Trabajar con proveedores para aplicación de mejoras técnicas y basadas en el "design to cost" y "design for manufacturing".

- Dar soporte al departamento de Ingeniería para la definición técnica de productos / materiales, así como para la definición de mejoras técnicas.

- Dar soporte al departamento de PE i R&M para la búsqueda y análisis de proveedores técnicos, así como para la participación en los diseños de los diferentes componentes técnicos.

Requisitos

Grado o Ingeniería técnica (Industrial, Mecánica o similar).
Mínimo 5 años en compras técnicas/industrial.
Nivel alto de inglés (B2/C1)
Experiencia con SAP y Excel avanzado (tablas dinámicas, fórmulas).
Valorable: CAD/SolidWorks .
Conocimientos de las áreas de Operaciones compras y aprovisionamiento a nivel internacional.

Información adicional

Vehículo propio y carné de conducir permiso B.

Disponibilidad para viajar esporádicamente.

Por Syntegon y sus subsidiarias, la diversidad es una preocupación clave. Exclusivamente promovemos un ambiente donde todos los empleados, independientemente de su género, edad, origen, religión, orientación sexual, identidad de género o necesidades especiales, sean tratados de manera equitativa. Si esta oferta de trabajo utiliza únicamente la forma masculina, es por razones de legibilidad y se refiere a individuos de todos los géneros.