




Job Summary: We are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to manage the procurement process, ensuring material availability and order management. Key Highlights: 1. Joining a dynamic and collaborative team 2. Professional development opportunities 3. Management of daily procurement activities Quaker Houghton BARCELONA, a multinational leader in industrial fluids, is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to manage daily procurement activities, ensuring proper issuance, tracking, and confirmation of purchase orders, as well as availability of materials required for company operations. This position may be based either at the Santa Perpetua plant or at the Barberá del Vallés plant. Responsibilities * Manage creation, confirmation, tracking, and closure of purchase orders in the ERP system. * Verify supplier acknowledgments to ensure correct quantities, prices, and delivery dates. * Proactively track orders to prevent stockouts and ensure continuous material supply. * Maintain regular communication with suppliers to resolve incidents, delays, or discrepancies. * Maintain and update purchasing data in the ERP: items, suppliers, prices, agreements, etc. * Prepare reports and records related to orders, incidents, and supplier performance. * Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, reduce manual tasks, and increase automation. * Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, quality standards, and health, safety, and environmental procedures. Requirements * Languages: fluent Spanish and advanced English * Education: Vocational Training or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related field * Office software: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and advanced functions) * Interpersonal skills: teamwork, stress management, initiative, ability to learn, and decision-making. * Ability to work with large volumes of data Benefits Joining a dynamic and collaborative team Professional development opportunities Competitive salary Attractive benefits Two days per year for volunteering


