Logistic buyer (M/F/X)
Spain
As an employee within the PGS team, you will be working in a fast-growing company with a family atmosphere but still within an international environment.
What tasks will you perform?
Logistics management
* Coordinate and optimize logistics across multiple sites in Spain and France (e.g., Burriana, Bilbao, Salles).
* Manage transport of raw materials (wood) and distribution of finished products nationally (Spain) and internationally (notably France).
* Develop and maintain supplier relationships: negotiate conditions, rates, and contracts.
* Actively prospect for new carriers to improve efficiency and strengthen the supplier base.
* Optimize transport routes, reduce empty runs, and enhance cost-effectiveness.
* Guarantee compliance with delivery deadlines and monitor logistics KPIs.
* Manage and resolve customer complaints related to transport.
* Verify and validate transport invoices and perform related administrative tasks (e.g., creation of supplier files).
* Prepare regular follow-up reports for Belgian management (results, incidents, prospects, improvement areas).
Supplier management & procurement
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with logistics providers.
* Negotiate rates, conditions, and contracts with transport partners.
* Actively prospect and qualify new carriers to improve efficiency and reduce dependency on single providers.
* Prepare requests for quotation, analyze offers, and support contract implementation.
Optimization & efficiency
* Optimize transport routes, reduce empty runs, and improve cost-effectiveness.
* Review and structure collaborations with logistics service providers in clear contractual frameworks (volumes, KPIs, penalties, pricing conditions).
* Support sales teams with competitive offers by providing optimized transport tariffs.
Who are we looking for?
* Degree in supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 5 years in logistics procurement, transport management, or a similar role.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
* Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent knowledge of logistics flows and cost optimization.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, sales, and production.
* Good organizational and reporting skills.
* Flexibility and willingness to travel between sites.
* Languages: Spanish, English, French. Knowledge of other languages is a plus.
Who are we?
PGS GROUP has been active in the wood packaging industry for 30 years. PGS stands for Palettes Gestion Services and was founded in France in the year 1993. PGS started with the repair and sale of wooden second-hand pallets and currently trades in both second-hand and new pallets.
What's in it for you?
* In addition to an attractive salary, you enjoy various fringe benefits.
* You will find yourself in a corporate culture that puts the well-being and health of the employees first.
* As we operate in 13 countries, you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment.
We want you in our team Apply quickly below.
Practical information?
* Your place of employment is in PGS Mediterraneo: Calle Coure 52, 12530 Burriana Spain
* You are willing to work from Burriana and Barcelona when necessary.
* Schedule: full-time from Monday to Friday.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person