Technical Buyer (Junior) – Supplier & Engineering Liaison

EFI; Castellón de la Plana; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Engineer to bridge Engineering, Quality, Production and Suppliers. You will analyze drawings, manage supplier quotations, and ensure on-time delivery of components. Frequent travel to supplier facilities is required.

Your role supports cost improvements and supplier qualification while maintaining strong relationships and clear technical communication.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Organization or related field.
• Higher Vocational Training in a technical discipline will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as link between Engineering, Quality, Production and Suppliers to ensure requirements are understood.
• Follow up supplier orders, delivery commitments and manufacturing progress.
• Visit suppliers regularly to monitor production status and secure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate recovery plans for critical deliveries.
• Request, analyze and compare quotations for components and materials.
• Select suppliers based on processes, technology and complexity.
• Support PO management and supplier performance reviews.
• Interpret mechanical drawings and technical docs.
• Communicate engineering requirements to suppliers and resolve technical queries.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production for project execution and supply continuity.
• Support supplier development, qualification and cost improvement initiatives.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Travel willingness

Analytical thinking

Proactive mindset

Education

Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Ciclo formativo (technical)**

Job description

EFI is seeking a Purchasing/Procurement Engineer to bridge Engineering, Quality, Production and Suppliers. You will analyze drawings, manage supplier quotations, and ensure on-time delivery of components. Frequent travel to supplier facilities is required.

Your role supports cost improvements and supplier qualification while maintaining strong relationships and clear technical communication.