Purchasing Technician

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Job Summary: Grupo Etic is seeking a Purchasing Technician to provide operational and administrative support in procurement, logistics, and inventory management, ensuring process efficiency. Key Highlights: 1. International and multicultural team 2. Commitment to human and professional development 3. Strong values: Humanity, Professionalism, Innovation, and Sustainability **WHAT DO WE DO?** With the **merger of MercadoIT and Gote**, the corporate group **Grupo Etic** was born — a business group that unites complementary capabilities, sector-specific expertise, and a shared vision in telecommunications and IT technology. Grupo Etic acts as the hub connecting people, talent, and companies, creating a common identity and a business approach grounded in trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. **WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?** We exist to transform how group organizations create, manage, and deliver value through IT technology — aligning people, strategy, and resources. Our purpose is to build a common framework enabling responsible, efficient, and coherent decisions across the entire technology lifecycle — from refurbishment and life extension to distribution and adoption of professional solutions — generating positive impact, business resilience, and sustainable growth. **WHO ARE WE?** Our mission is to support our companies in developing robust technological solutions in telecommunications and IT technology, combining knowledge, strategic vision, and shared values that allow us to consistently and ambitiously address industry challenges. **WHY FALL IN LOVE WITH GRUPO ETIC?** Following the merger of Mercado IT and Gote, we operate in over 20 countries, with a **team** of **over 50 people** and more than **6\.000 m² of facilities**. We serve over **10\.000 clients**, backed by **over 40 years of industry experience**. Additionally: We are an international and multicultural team, with generational diversity as a hallmark of our identity. We commit to human and professional development. We are defined by **strong values**: Humanity, Professionalism, Innovation, and Sustainability. **Humanity:** Humanity in the workplace means the ability to understand and connect with others on a personal level. It manifests through empathy, respectful communication, support during difficult times, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. **Professionalism:** Professionalism refers to how individuals conduct their work activities with integrity, ethics, and respect. It entails fulfilling responsibilities, adhering to ethical standards, collaborating effectively, and leading responsibly and with quality in all professional interactions. **Innovation:** Innovation in the workplace encompasses the ability to generate and apply new ideas and approaches to solve problems and improve processes. It manifests through creativity, experimentation, actively seeking improvement opportunities, and leading the implementation of innovative solutions. **Sustainability:** Sustainability in the workplace refers to individuals’ ability to integrate practices and approaches promoting environmental, social, and economic responsibility. It implies commitment to resource preservation, reduction of negative impacts, and promotion of ethical practices contributing to the long-term well-being of the company and community. **WHAT WILL BE YOUR MISSION?** Within MercadoIT’s Procurement Department, we aim to hire a **Purchasing Technician**, who will provide operational and administrative support to procurement, logistics, and inventory management — ensuring proper management of purchase and sales orders, adherence to delivery deadlines, and reliable system data updates — thereby contributing to process efficiency and smooth communication between suppliers and internal teams. Your main **responsibilities** will include: * Creation and administrative management of purchase orders. * Procurement of materials for confirmed sales orders and automatic stock replenishment. * Daily order tracking and confirmation of delivery dates with suppliers. * Communication with suppliers regarding order management, deliveries, and documentation. * Requesting, reviewing, and validating supplier and carrier invoices. * Supplier onboarding and maintenance in the ERP system. * Document review for import operations. * Inventory maintenance and control (buffer stock, product registration, serial numbers, scrap). * Support in physical inventories and location control within Odoo. * Shipment tracking and updating of logistics information in the system. * Communicating receipts, delays, and deadlines to warehouse and commercial teams. * Supporting basic logistics and documentation incident management. * Managing supplier incidents and tracking related tickets. * Supporting RMA and returns processes. **WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU TO CONQUER THIS CHALLENGE?** **Academic Qualifications** * Higher Vocational Training (FP Grado Superior) in International Trade, OR * Higher Vocational Training (FP Grado Superior) in Transport and Logistics. **Other Requirements:** * Valid Driver’s License Class B1\. * English Level C1\. **Prior Experience:** * Minimum 5 years managing operational procurement, supply planning, stock planning, or back-office functions. **Technical Knowledge:** * Experience working with ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Navision, or similar). * Simultaneous management of multiple orders and suppliers. * Monitoring of procurement and inventory KPIs. * Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis). * Knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management processes. * Familiarity with shipment tracking and carrier coordination. **Personal/Soft Skills:** **HOW WILL THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?** * Prioritization and organizational skills. * Analytical thinking. * Holistic view of the supply chain. * Results orientation and sense of urgency. * Proactivity and anticipation. * Interdepartmental communication and coordination (especially with warehouse). * Ability to identify stock-out risks. * Autonomy in decision-making. **Interview with:** * Procurement Department Coordinator and Head of People & Development Department. **WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT GRUPO ETIC?** * Competitive salary band, tailored to your experience and performance. * Summer schedule: reduced working hours in July and intensive schedule in August. * Friday afternoons off. * Continuous training and professional development plan. * Year-round team-building activities to foster inter-team connection. **WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT OF OUR PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (HR)?** At Grupo Etic, we are genuinely committed to building an inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected for their talent and skills. We firmly believe diversity is a strength that enriches our companies and communities, and we strive to ensure everyone has equal opportunities to grow and thrive professionally — regardless of gender, origin (including racial or ethnic), marital status, social condition, religion or beliefs, political views, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal, family, or social condition or circumstance. Our ethical social responsibility drives us to keep working toward a fairer and more inclusive society, where talent and merit are the sole criteria guiding our personnel selection decisions. To apply for this life-changing opportunity, simply submit your application via this job posting. Thank you for trusting Grupo Etic for your next major career step. . Employment Type: Full-time Salary: €23\.000,00–€26\.000,00 per year Benefits: * Company meals * Company events * Flexible working hours * Professional certification training * Intensive Fridays * Option for permanent contract * Company laptop * Training program * Company mobile phone Work Location: On-site