About the position
The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials, products, and services required by the company. The role focuses on ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining high standards of quality,
delivery performance, and supplier reliability. The role also requires close collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support reliable supply, competitive costs, and smooth procurement operations. The role is part of the Supply Chain/Procurement Department and reports directly to the Commercial Director.
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers
• Request and analyze quotes, bids, and proposals
• Negotiate prices, contracts, payment terms, and delivery conditions
• Prepare and manage purchase orders and procurement contracts
• Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, and delivery
• Conduct market research to identify new sources and cost-saving initiatives
• Manage procurement budgets and support cost reduction projects
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and supplier databases
• Resolve supplier issues concerning quality, deliveries, and commercial disputes
• Manage procurement budgets and support cost reduction projects (by identifying savings opportunities, analysing procurement costs, and contributing to cost optimisation initiatives)
• Support strategic sourcing and supplier development activities (by monitoring supplier performance, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting initiatives to improve quality, delivery, cost, and reliability)
What do we expect of you?
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in English – written and spoken (additional languages are considered an advantage)
• Good computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Good organisational skills, time management and task prioritisation abilities
• Experience with ERP system is an advantage but not required
• Excellent Analytical and logical thinking
• Proactivity and eagerness to learn
Key Competences
• Strategic sourcing
• Contract negotiation
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost analysis and cost reduction
• Risk management
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Teamwork and communication
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Procurement cost savings
• Supplier on-time delivery rate (OTD): Percentage of supplier deliveries received on or before the agreed delivery date.
• Supplier quality performance – participate in supplier quality audits and receive relevant training in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Team
• Procurement lead time
• Contract compliance rate
• Supplier responsiveness, measured by response time to RFQs, purchase order confirmations, delivery updates, and resolution of supplier-related issues
• Inventory availability and stock-out reduction, measured by maintaining required stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and reducing stock-outs caused by procurement or supplier delays
What do we offer?
• Full time contract
• Additional health insurance
• Monthly food vouchers, valued at €52
• Additional €5 for lunch for each day you work from the office
• 20 working days paid annual leave
• Additional paid leave in accordance with the Labour Code for employees, meeting
the legal requirements for study-related leave
• Hands-on training and development in a live business environment, including direct communication and meetings with clients and business partners
• Opportunity to take part in international meetings and business trips
• Opportunity to acquire and develop skills in sales, customer, service, commercial administration and business communication
• Opportunity to gain wide-ranging practical experience