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The Purchasing Specialist ensures that items and services for manufacturing our IVD Solutions are purchased from specified suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms. The role also involves negotiating rates with freight service providers and managing import transit.
Key Accountabilities
* Generate reports in SAP to determine purchase requests for expense items; create purchase orders for inventory items based on reorder points, and review these points periodically.
* Create purchase orders from requisitions and issue them to suppliers, confirming delivery dates, quantities, and prices.
* Maintain vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and favorable order terms.
* Consult with vendors regarding product or service details, including price, availability, and delivery schedules.
* Conduct periodic conference calls with suppliers to monitor ongoing projects.
* Perform data entry and maintain procurement documentation.
* Monitor deliveries, identify delays, and coordinate with vendors to prevent customer backorders.
* Respond to internal and external inquiries, providing necessary information and guidance.
* Participate in department meetings, exhibitions, and workshops to gather and share relevant information.
* Coordinate with warehouse and planning departments.
* Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with inspection, quality control, vendors, and users to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
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Mainly with Production, Planning, Warehouse, and Quality Control departments.
Education
Required: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior in a subject related to supply chain management. A degree can be substituted with relevant skills and experience. Additional higher degrees are valuable.
Experience
At least five (5) years in a similar role.
Additional Skills
Proficiency in Office tools (Excel & Word); advanced knowledge of SAP is valuable. Fluency in Spanish or Catalan; intermediate English skills (reading, speaking, writing).
Skills & Capabilities
* Effective time management for handling multiple projects.
* Flexibility to support various teams and tasks.
* Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Good reporting and analytical abilities.
* Alignment with Werfen's values in work quality and relationships.
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