Industrial Purchasing Technician

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an organized and analytical Industrial Purchasing Technician to manage the procurement of raw materials and supplies, ensuring availability and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Integration into the Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Logistics team. 2. Participation in improving purchasing processes and supplier management. 3. Opportunity for professional development in Purchasing and Logistics. At **Equisalud**, a company dedicated to the development and manufacturing of dietary supplements, we seek to hire an Industrial Purchasing Technician to strengthen our Purchasing and Logistics team. We are looking for an organized, analytical, and solution-oriented individual with interest in supplier management, raw materials, and purchase planning within a manufacturing environment. The selected candidate will join a team comprising Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Logistics, directly contributing to ensuring that required materials are available for on-time manufacturing, meeting quality requirements and optimal conditions. **What will be your mission?** Manage procurement of raw materials, packaging materials, and other supplies required for manufacturing, ensuring availability, stock control, documentary quality, delivery timelines, and competitive economic terms. Your main responsibilities will include: * Planning purchasing requirements based on production planning, sales forecasts, and available stock. * Managing purchase orders for raw materials, packaging materials, and other supplies required for production. * Tracking purchase orders, delivery dates, incidents, and potential delays. * Coordinating with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Product Development to anticipate needs and prevent stockouts. * Analyzing stock levels and proposing improvements to balance availability and storage costs. * Negotiating prices, terms, and delivery schedules with national and international suppliers. * Identifying new suppliers and collaborating on their evaluation and qualification when necessary. * Managing documentation associated with raw materials for review by the Quality Department. * Participating in purchasing process improvement, supplier performance monitoring, and manufacturing requirement control. * Handling purchases related to capsule lines, liquids, packaging materials, and new raw materials for future products. **What we are looking for** * University degree or Higher Vocational Training in Business Administration and Management (ADE), Logistics, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related fields. * Minimum 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, planning, logistics, or supplier management. * Proficiency in Excel and Office tools. * Ability to work with ERP systems or other management software. * Numerical and analytical skills to interpret requirements, stock levels, consumption rates, and deadlines. * Meticulous, agile, organized, and proactive profile. * Communication, negotiation, and cross-departmental coordination skills. **Especially valued** * Experience in the food, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, or other manufacturing industries. * Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, or packaging materials. * Experience negotiating with suppliers. * Experience in stock control, purchase planning, or production tracking. * English proficiency for communication with international suppliers. **What we offer** * Permanent contract and full-time position. * Immediate incorporation. * Working hours Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 18:00, with flexible start and end times. * On-site position at our facilities in Huarte, Navarra. * Integration into an established, innovative, and growing company. * Close-knit, technical, and collaborative work environment. * Opportunities for professional development within the Purchasing and Logistics area. * Salary according to the Chemical Industry Collective Agreement. We seek a candidate who wants to make a real impact on material availability, manufacturing continuity, and cost and supplier improvement for the company. Work Location: On-site employment