Temp Technical Buyer jr.

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

All of us at EFI are relentlessly focused on just one thing: the growth and success of the print business. That’s why tens of millions of print professionals worldwide turn to EFI to fuel their success.

Main Responsibilities And Tasks

• Act as the link between Engineering, Quality, Production and Suppliers, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood and met.
• Follow up on supplier orders, delivery commitments and manufacturing progress.
• Visit suppliers regularly to monitor production status, identify potential risks and secure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate recovery plans for critical deliveries and
• Request, analyze and compare quotations for industrial components and materials.
• Select the most suitable suppliers based on manufacturing processes, technology and component complexity.
• Support purchase order management and supplier performance reviews.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Communicate engineering requirements to suppliers and support the resolution of technical queries.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production teams to ensure project execution and supply continuity.
• Support supplier development, qualification and cost improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Organization or a related field.
• Higher Vocational Training (Ciclo formativo) in a technical discipline will also be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Interest in supplier management, technical purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Good Excel and MS Office skills.
• English level B2 or above.
• Previous experience is not required; internships or up to 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering or Supply Chain will be valued.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, organized and results-oriented mindset.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly to supplier facilities.