Hybrid Raw Materials Procurement Strategist

Co5400 Griffith Foods S.A.U; Lérida; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods in Valls, Spain is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage supplier relationships, expedite orders, and optimize material availability for production. The role requires coordinating with Planning, Production, Sales, and R&D to ensure timely supply and cost-effective procurement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong knowledge of forecasting and inventory control, and fluency in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate studies in Supply Chain Management or Inventory Management.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a Procurement role with a proven track record.
• Knowledge of forecasting, inventory control, logistics coordination, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to track KPIs such as cost savings, lead times, supplier performance, and procurement cycle times.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate, collaborate, and solve problems with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and perform daily follow-up to ensure timely supply.
• Expedite orders and reschedule raw materials to meet changing demands.
• Advise Planning and Production of missing materials and provide best delivery dates from suppliers.
• Work with MRP dynamic orders and purchase orders, including rescheduling messages and reorder levels.
• Review supplier delivery performance and pursue improvements with Purchasing to address delays.
• Optimize material inventory management to balance customer requirements and forecasts.
• Coordinate with Sales, R&D and Suppliers on new product launches to ensure materials availability.
• Source alternative raw materials with Purchasing and R&D to meet delivery dates and determine minimum order quantities.
• Address slow-moving stock and identify methods to reduce exposure.
• Support Supply Chain KPIs, especially Supplier OTIF and material coverage days.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Forecasting

Inventory control

Logistics coordination

KPIs tracking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Undergraduate studies in Supply Chain Management or Inventory Management

Tools

MRP

ERP

Job description

Griffith Foods in Valls, Spain is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage supplier relationships, expedite orders, and optimize material availability for production. The role requires coordinating with Planning, Production, Sales, and R&D to ensure timely supply and cost-effective procurement.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in procurement, strong knowledge of forecasting and inventory control, and fluency in English and Spanish.