Local Purchasing Representative

We are looking for a Buyer to manage non-production material procurement for our Zaragoza plant. In this role, you will be responsible for supplier management, contract negotiations, cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring smooth procurement operations. Working closely with international teams and key stakeholders, you will help optimize purchasing processes and drive efficiency across the organization. This is a great opportunity for a purchasing professional with strong Spanish and English language skills who enjoys working in an international manufacturing environment.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take ownership of supplier management for non-production materials at our Zaragoza plant, including supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Coordinate procurement activities and ensure the timely delivery of goods and services from both internal and external suppliers.
• Manage e-Procurement processes, maintain e-catalogs, and promote the effective use of procurement tools across the organization.
• Monitor and reduce maverick buying by ensuring all purchases follow established procurement processes and approval requirements.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and support ongoing Ratio C projects to achieve procurement targets.
• Collaborate closely with Shared Service Centre teams, spot buyers, and category managers to ensure efficient procurement operations.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including plant management, and communicate effectively in both Spanish and English.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Education: High school diploma or university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365; experience with SAP is required, and Power BI is considered an advantage.
• Languages: Spanish (C1 level) and English (B2 level or higher).
• Personal Competencies: Strong negotiation and communication skills, ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks, excellent organizational and coordination skills, strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities, ability to perform well under pressure and manage multiple priorities, willingness to travel occasionally to Spain

WE OFFER:

• Work that is meaningful and has a real, positive impact on the sustainability of the planet through products we develop and manufacture
• Attractive salary based on your experience plus yearly bonus
• 6 weeks of vacation
• 14 400 CZK net per year for Cafeteria
• Meal vouchers of 150 CZK/months (Brno) or canteen (Nová Ves)
• Pension Insurance contribution 2,6 %
• Other interesting benefits (up to 4.750 CZK per year as contribution for public transportation in Brno, etc.)
• Pleasant working environment: coffee and a wide range of tea, relax room / work out zone
• Healthy company culture – we employ smart people who are responsible, trustworthy and make use of our support to do their job well
• A real opportunity for career growth and possibility to learn from experienced colleagues
• Internal and external trainings, LinkedIn Learning
   

Are you interested in this opportunity? Please send us your current CV as soon as possible. We would also welcome a few words about what resonates with you in this job opportunity.

We will carefully review every CV. If it meets the specified requirements, we will contact you by phone to discuss further details. Otherwise, you will receive a written notification from us.

Please note that this role does not include relocation support. Candidates must be able to work from the stated location using their own arrangements.