Supply Chain Buyer

Parque Industrial de Elche (Poligono Industrial), Spain

Mission 

As part of a small, passionate, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for the management of assigned group of purchases, inventory management, direct contact and negotiation with suppliers. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Identify the best national and international suppliers according to cost, quality and time criteria for the product group assigned. 
• Monitor order processes to ensure timely delivery of purchase orders and managing suppliers proactively to avoid delays. Escalate issues when necessary. 
• Perform supplier evaluation to assess the quality and reliability, pricing, and other purchasing conditions. 
• Follow up commercial opportunities and actively seek better price and product availability as part of continuous improvement of purchasing conditions. 
• Request, assess and select quotations based on product specifications. 
• Evaluate different requirements and options, search and suggest alternatives if/when needed. 
• Act as interface between supplier and internal departments. 
• Negotiate product prices, payment terms and incoterms in accordance with the business strategy. 
• Contribute ideas about the purchasing strategy and come up with proposals to optimise efficiency of the purchasing process. 
• Manage national and international logistics by ground, air and/or sea. 
• Update vendors database. 

 

 Required Competencies 

• Higher Degree, University Diploma. Valuable fields: Administration, International Business Administration, Logistics and/or Engineering. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position. 
• Capacity of handling a large volume of purchases. 
• Efficient and structured way of working. 
• Troubleshooting and decision making. 
• Organizational capacity. 
• Negotiation skills. 
• Flexibility and dynamism. 
• Advanced spoken and written English and Spanish. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Payload Aerospace SL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against gender, marital status, religion, age, colour, race, sexual orientation, nationality or disability.

We are compromised in maintaining a diverse and free from discrimination working environment where everyone is treated with respect. Employment is based on an individual’s merit and qualifications, directly related to job competence.

These principles are included in all aspects of employment: recruiting, hiring, training, compensation and benefits, and promotion.