Purchasing Technician

Description

Job Summary: Wild Balance is seeking a Purchasing Technician to manage procurement, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with other departments to ensure product quality and brand purpose. Key Highlights: 1. Personal and professional development in a purpose-driven environment 2. A key and cross-functional role within a dynamic team 3. Cultivating well-being and building connections through an innovative approach **Purchasing Technician** ======================== **Join Wild Balance as a Purchasing Technician** -------------------------------------------------- **Our Purpose:** ---------------------- If you've made it this far, you're likely looking for something more than just an ordinary job. A space where you’ll nurture your personal and professional growth, take on new challenges, and step outside your comfort zone. At **Wild Balance**, we don’t sell pet food: we **create well-being**, **build connections**, and **work with purpose**. We are a brand with a clear vision and distinctive character, revolutionizing animal nutrition. Our goal is to reach as many households as possible, promoting healthier lives for our furry friends. Moreover, we don’t believe in conventional approaches. We bet on genuine talent, authenticity, and the drive to generate impact—for pets and the people around us. If this resonates with you… keep reading. **What will you do on a day-to-day basis?** ------------------------------- * Identify and plan procurement needs by monitoring factory stock levels, analyzing consumption patterns, and forecasting short- and medium-term requirements. * Execute the supplier purchasing process: order planning, price and terms negotiation, and purchase plan tracking. * Close and monitor monthly budgets, in direct coordination with the Accounting Department. * Conduct cost analyses: track price trends, detect deviations, and propose improvement opportunities. * Ensure compliance with Quality Department requirements and standards (minimum shelf life, material type and format, associated documentation). * Monitor purchase orders to guarantee timely receipt and adherence to agreed-upon conditions. * Manage supplier relationships with a focus on optimizing pricing, payment terms, and order volumes. * Resolve supplier-related incidents (documentation, returns, errors, etc.). * Daily coordination with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Accounting departments. **What will make you succeed at Wild Balance?** ------------------------------------------ * Education in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. * Additional training related to supply chain, procurement, or business management. * Intermediate-to-advanced English proficiency, both spoken and written. * Prior experience in purchasing and/or procurement (experience in production or industrial environments is highly valued). * Basic knowledge or experience in logistics, import/export operations. * Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills and strong office software proficiency, with ability to adapt to internal ERP systems. * Strong communication and negotiation skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent organizational abilities are especially valued. **Why join our team?** ------------------------------------- * You’ll hold a key and cross-functional role, with direct interaction across multiple departments (Production, Quality, Logistics, and Accounting). * Join a dynamic team offering real opportunities for growth. * A stable work environment with a positive workplace culture. * Competitive compensation aligned with your experience. * Enjoy an exclusive discount on our products—because caring for your loved ones is also part of our purpose. If you see yourself becoming **part of the family** and meet the requirements, we’d **love to meet you**! Or perhaps you know someone who’s a perfect fit? Please share this opportunity! To learn more about our culture, follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and visit our website. **Details** ------------ **Location**: Albal **Contract Type**: Permanent **Working Hours**: Full-time Share this job opening At **Wild Balance**, we value diversity and equal opportunities for all. We believe inclusion is essential to fostering innovation and creating an enriching workplace for everyone.