Purchasing Specialist

Join our ambitious and growing global company, where we take pride in our achievements together!

We are looking for a proactive and diligent Purchasing Specialist eager to provide support to the day-to-day activities related to planning and purchasing goods and materials that meet the organization’s standards. You will play a key role in driving improvement projects in forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization.

Make an impact and drive improvements.

You’ll be part of a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, allowing you to build a meaningful career.

This new role offers an international environment, fostering collaboration with colleagues from diverse cultures. You'll thrive in a flexible work model and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our supply chain activities. Reporting directly to our Factory Manager, you will work closely with logistics, production, suppliers, and finance from one of our most prominent factories in Polinyà, Spain

Key Tasks:

• Update System Data: Keep your key data up-to-date in the system according to planning and changes (orders, dates, etc.).
• Coordinate Purchasing and Planning: Interpret inventory requests, production schedules, purchase requisitions, and other documents to align purchasing and planning activities with the organization’s current and future demand for goods and materials.
• Monitor Quality and Timeliness: Ensure the quality and timely delivery of materials and goods, follow up on purchase orders with vendors, and communicate the status to internal customers.

What does it take to become our new team member?

• Specific training as buyer would be valuable.
• Previous experience in logistics, planning or procurement preferably within the chemical sector is valuable.
• Computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Communication skills in reading and writing English to follow our internal documentation and oral skills to attend international partners.

While we value validated experience and qualifications, meeting every requirement is not required. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, as we believe in considering a diverse range of backgrounds and skills.

Join a company and department that will invest in you!

You’ll be part of an ambitious workplace where all voices are heard and all people respected, meaning that you can build a career with responsible impact.

We focus on what matters the most. As we’re owned by a charitable foundation, it sets us free to perform, act and do better. It inspires and motivates to be successful and giving to a greater purpose.

Application and further information

Attractive salary and compensation and benefits package are also part of the advantages of being part of our team.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply for position’ at the top-right corner.

Join Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career (USE THIS LINK IN WD: Our people - Hempel)

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Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.