Purchasing Specialist

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. We operate directly in 30 countries and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters are in Barcelona, Spain, and our Technology Centers are located in the United States and Europe. Worldwide sales exceeded €2.2 billion in 2024, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Job Summary

The Purchasing Specialist ensures that items and services required to manufacture our IVD Solutions are purchased from specified suppliers and delivered according to agreed terms and conditions. Additionally, this role is responsible for negotiating rates with freight service suppliers and overseeing import transit operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Runs reports in SAP to determine purchase requests for expense items; generates purchase orders for inventory items based on established reorder points and periodically reviews reorder points for accuracy.
• Creates purchase orders from approved purchase requisitions.
• Issues purchase orders to suppliers and confirms that delivery dates, quantities, and prices are correct.
• Maintains strong vendor relationships to secure optimal pricing and order prioritization.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product/service information regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules.
• Conducts periodic conference calls with suppliers to track progress on ongoing projects.
• Manages data entry and filing of procurement documentation.
• Maintains procurement records, monitors delivery timelines, identifies delays, and collaborates with vendors to prevent customer backorders.
• Responds to internal and external inquiries to provide relevant information, guidance, or appropriate referrals.
• Participates in department meetings, exhibitions, and workshops to gather or convey operational information.
• Coordinates directly with Warehouse and Planning departments.
• Addresses defective or unacceptable goods and services with Quality Control, Inspection teams, internal users, and vendors to identify root causes and execute corrective actions.

Networking & Key Relationships

To be determined based on department needs, including regular interactions with:

• Production & R&D
• Planning & Warehouse
• Quality Control

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required

• Education:
• Required: Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior in Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Valuable: Advanced degree beyond the minimum requirement.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar purchasing or supply chain role.
• Technical & Language Skills:
• Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word). Advanced knowledge of SAP is highly valuable.
• Languages: Fluency in Spanish or Catalan. Intermediate level of English (written, reading, and spoken).

Ski lls & Capabilities

• Strong time-management skills to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and support cross-functional team members.
• Robust teamwor k and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective oral and written communication capabilities.
• Solid reporting and data analysis skills.
• Commitment to reflecting Werfen core values in work quality and professional relationships.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 5% travel.