Purchasing Specialist

Description

Purchasing Specialist Job description **Noxtec Development S.L.** is a small company dedicated to the manufacturing of medical devices. It is part of the **Nippon Sanso Group**, an internationally recognized and highly reputable company. We design and manufacture high-tech medical devices for the international market. The **Purchasing Specialist** is responsible for purchasing goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality, and delivery timelines, while also ensuring supply continuity. **Key Responsibilities** * Procure goods, materials, components, or services in accordance with established cost, quality, and delivery objectives. * Support the procurement function and other relevant departments by communicating any supply issues that may impact business operations. * Act as the liaison between suppliers and other departments regarding procurement processes, new projects, or activities. * Monitor and report on any situation representing a risk or opportunity for the organization. Collaborate closely with the procurement team and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and business optimization. * Prepare and issue purchase orders and order schedules. * Develop, maintain, and manage supplier relationships, ensuring effective communication. * Ensure a professional and consistent approach in all interactions with suppliers. * Guarantee compliance with company guidelines, as well as procurement policies and procedures during negotiations and contract awards. * Conduct research and sourcing of new components and suppliers. * Collect data related to supplier performance to facilitate their evaluation. * Evaluate suppliers and contribute to performance reviews to ensure contractual compliance. * Contact suppliers to resolve incidents related to pricing, quality, deliveries, or invoicing. **Position Details** * Salary: €24,000 – €28,000 gross per year. * Contract type: Permanent. * Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. * Location: Moralzarzal, Madrid (Spain) Job requirements **Requirements** * Prior experience working in a procurement department, preferably within a medical device manufacturing environment. * Solid knowledge of procurement, negotiation, commercial analysis, and cost breakdown. * Experience working closely with suppliers. * Ability to add value, reduce costs, and contribute to business improvements. * Computer literacy and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. **Competencies and Skills** * Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with employees, stakeholders, and suppliers. * Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills. * Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and achieve set objectives. * Commercial and financial knowledge, with a thorough understanding of the impact production failures, manufacturing delays, and customer order fulfillment issues can have. * Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent or stressful situations. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system experience will be valued. About Us Nippon Sanso is one of Europe’s leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business. We serve more than 150,000 customers and operate across diverse industries including healthcare, food, manufacturing, metallurgy, chemical products, electronics, and energy. We aim to create social value through innovative gas solutions that increase industrial productivity, enhance human well-being, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Making life better through gas technology. What can you expect from us? We are an industrial company where safety and integrity come first — as they must. We invest in the talent of each of our employees, creating development and learning opportunities, as well as offering an environment conducive to personal work-life balance. Our employees are key to achieving high customer satisfaction and becoming your preferred choice, day after day. We uphold a strong commitment to society and respect for the environment. These values make us a great company delivering solid and sustained financial results. Equal Opportunity Employment Policy Nippon Sanso is a company committed to equality and promotes an inclusive work environment free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We believe that talent diversity strengthens and enhances our success. We implement equality policies that guarantee employability and expand opportunities for all candidates.