Purchasing Specialist (m/f/x)

• main benefits

  Real purpose. Sustainability built into the product itself and validated by third parties - not just a marketing argument.
  Growth and collaboration. A close-knit, expanding team, with daily interaction between sales, purchasing, customization, and operations.
  Quality of life. Based in a coastal city in central Portugal, with a very interesting quality vs. cost of living ratio.

  
  

  Offer: Salary. €1,100 to €1,500 gross monthly base salary, depending on experience.
  Meal allowance: €9 per eligible working day, on a meal card.
  Permanent employment contract. Probationary period: applicable under the terms of the law to the role and contractual situation.
  Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 17:00, with a one-hour lunch break (40 actual working hours per week).
  Health insurance after 12 months of integration into the company, under the terms of the internal policy.

  
  

  Randstad has the mission to become the most equitable and specialized talent company worldwide and, therefore, we reiterate that we welcome people with the most diverse abilities and experiences. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process meets the needs of all people.

  
  

  We care about equal opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by law.

  
  

  Should you require any adaptation to make your application or interview more comfortable, please do not hesitate to inform our recruitment consultants.

Our client is a multinational group, B2B wholesalers of promotional products, dedicated exclusively to distributors and resellers, with partners in more than 80 countries.

Do you like to research and compare, are you curious about materials and products, and do you know how to ask for clarification before confirming information that affects price, quality, or deadline? Check the rest of the information!

• key responsibilities

  You will support the day-to-day of purchasing and sourcing, side by side with the Purchasing & Sourcing Manager, and get to know the business from the inside. We are looking for an analytical and organized person to join the international purchasing and sourcing team. The challenge includes identifying and following up with suppliers, comparing proposals, analyzing costs and ensuring rigorous follow-up of samples and orders.
  Main responsibilities:
  Research potential factories and suppliers, collect data on identification, product, capacity and contacts, and keep the database up to date.
  Ensure the day-to-day management and follow-up of national suppliers.
  Request prices, lead times, specifications and samples; compare proposals according to criteria and models defined by the team.
  Cost calculations and analyses;
  Follow-up of production processes
  Coordinate quality inspections and laboratory tests carried out by external entities, follow up on the results and organize container bookings, import documents and traceability records, in coordination with the Purchasing & Sourcing Manager.
  Collaborate with the Purchasing & Sourcing Manager and with the product,
  operations and logistics teams, submitting proposals and relevant decisions for validation.