Purchasing Manager - Vitoria-Gasteiz, España - AEG Power Solutions

AEG Power Solutions

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Vitoria-Gasteiz, España

hace 1 semana

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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The position

As a Purchasing Manager you will revolve around acquiring goods and services needed for the organization's operations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner together with your team.

This role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and cost-efficient supply chain, contributing to the organization's overall success and profitability.

Main responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing: Developing and implementing strategies to source goods and services from suppliers, considering factors like quality, cost, delivery time, and supplier reliability.
Supplier Management: Identifying, evaluating, and selecting reliable suppliers who can provide the required products or services at competitive prices. This includes negotiating contracts and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
Cost Control: Ensuring that purchasing activities are conducted in a way that optimizes costs and supports the organization's budgetary goals.
Inventory Management: Overseeing inventory levels to maintain adequate stock while minimizing excess inventory and associated holding costs.
Quality Assurance: Collaborating with quality assurance teams to ensure that purchased products meet the required standards and specifications.
Market Research: Keeping abreast of market trends, new products, and emerging technologies to make informed decisions and stay competitive.
Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating potential risks related to the supply chain, such as supplier disruptions, quality issues, or price fluctuations.
Legal and

Ethical Compliance:
Ensuring all purchasing activities adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Crossfunctional Collaboration: Working closely with other departments, such as finance, operations, and engineering, to understand their procurement needs and align purchasing strategies accordingly.
Continuous Improvement: Seeking opportunities to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in the purchasing function.
Budgeting and Reporting: Preparing and managing the purchasing department's budget and providing regular reports on purchasing activities and performance to management.

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or a related field ideally.
Minimun of 810 years experience in Purchasing and at least 2 year of them managing small teams.
Experience using SAP is a plus.
Strong expererience using Excel is a must for this role.
Good understanding of commercial/contract law.
Must be skilled negotiator, have a good understanding of market dynamics, and possess strong communication and leadership skills to excel in his/her responsibilities.