Electronics Purchasing Specialist

JBC Soldering Tools; Molins de Rei; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JBC Soldering Tools in Molins de Rei, Spain, seeks an experienced Electronics Purchasing Specialist to join the Purchasing Department. You will source electronic components and manage supplier relationships to ensure on-time deliveries while optimizing costs.

The role requires 5+ years in electronic component purchasing, BOM and ERP proficiency, and strong Excel skills, plus fluency in Spanish and high English. Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Quality is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing electronic components.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, manufacturers, and distribution channels.
• Experience with national and international suppliers and distributors.
• Ability to read BOMs and technical specifications.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in Spanish and a high level of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Electronics, Engineering or related field valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing and sourcing of electronic components (semiconductors, PCBs, resistors, capacitors, connectors).
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and international suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other terms to optimize costs.
• Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries to ensure continuous material supply.
• Source alternative components and suppliers with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality to meet specs and purchasing needs.
• Analyze purchasing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization.
• Maintain supplier information, pricing, and lead times in the ERP system; monitor performance and issues.

Skills

Electronic components purchasing

Negotiation

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

BOMs knowledge

Analytical skills

Spanish language

English proficiency

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain / Electronics / Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JBC Soldering, S.L. is a global company with more than 95 years of experience in manufacturing soldering equipment and tools for professional electronics. Among our clients are some of the world’s leading technology companies in sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Medical Electronics, and more.

Headquartered in Molins de Rei (Barcelona), the company also has subsidiaries in the USA, Mexico, China, India, and Germany.

We are currently looking for an experienced Electronics Purchasing Specialist to join our Purchasing Department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing electronic components and materials required for our manufacturing operations, working closely with national and international suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, material availability, quality, and on-time deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing and sourcing of electronic components, including semiconductors, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, connectors, PCBs, and other electronic materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with electronic component manufacturers, authorized distributors, and international suppliers.
• Negotiate prices, lead times, minimum order quantities, and other conditions to optimize purchasing costs.
• Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and deliveries to ensure continuous material supply for production.
• Source alternative components and suppliers in coordination with the Engineering and Quality departments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure component specifications and purchasing requirements are met.
• Analyze purchasing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and supplier optimization.
• Manage supplier performance, delivery issues, and quality-related incidents.Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier information, pricing, and lead times in the ERP system.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing electronic components, preferably within an electronics manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, manufacturers, and distribution channels.
• Experience working with national and international electronic component suppliers and distributors.
• Ability to understand electronic component references, technical specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluency in Spanish and a high level of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Electronics, Engineering, or a related field will be valued.

What We Offer

• A permanent position in a global, solid, and continuously growing company.
• Working hours from 7:00 h to 15:20 h, with flexible start time between 7:00 h and 9:00 h.
• Salary based on the candidate’s experience and profile.

For more information, please visit www.jbctools.com