Remote Procurement Specialist (French/ Italian/Spanish/ German Speakers)

ZipRecruiter; Altrincham; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remote Procurement Specialist to join their multilingual team. This role offers the flexibility of working 100% remotely or hybrid in Cardiff, focusing on sourcing automation spare parts for diverse industries. You will engage with clients, understand their needs, and facilitate the procurement process while maintaining supplier relationships. With a mix of technical customer care and purchasing responsibilities, this position promises a supportive environment with full training provided. If you have a passion for procurement and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Some experience in procurement and knowledge of automation components is required.
• Ability to communicate with clients and understand their spare parts needs.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase automation spare parts for various industries.
• Communicate with clients and create quotations for spare parts.

Skills

Procurement

Technical Customer Care

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Experience in Procurement

Tools

Automation Components Knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a background in PROCUREMENT of engineering or technical spare parts? If so, this is a really lovely role and is offered either 100% REMOTE or based in Cardiff in WALES. You will be joining a multilingual team and will be sourcing automation spare parts globally for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff in total. In this role you will take orders from clients and then source products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and purchasing in which you will be taking inbound enquiries from clients who will ask you to source equipment. Your role is to source the spare part and then liaise with the client, add a “finders” and then communicate with the warehouse who will dispatch it. Nice and straightforward.

TITLE: Remote Procurement Specialist (French/Italian/Spanish/German Speakers)

LOCATION: Cardiff in Wales or 100% remote

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Fluent English. Other languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German are useful (not essential)

SALARY: £30,000-£34,000 depending on experience

WORK STYLE: 100% remote OR hybrid in Cardiff in Wales

COMPANY:

This is a lovely role! The company is a specialist spare-parts business and acts as a purchasing hub for clients across the world who are looking for specific components such as drives, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, and other equipment. The spare parts are sourced globally and are for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff globally and this office is located in Wales. In this role, you will join an international team that will take orders from clients and then source technical products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and spare parts purchasing in which you will be taking inbound enquiries from clients who will ask you to source equipment.

ROLE: a mix of Procurement (Sourcing) & Sales Full technical training will be provided

Procurement Duties:

• Source and purchase automation spare parts, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and industrial controls.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure competitive pricing and lead times.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to maintain optimal stock availability.

Sales & Customer Service Duties:

• Communicate with clients & understand their spare parts needs.
• Create quotations, process sales orders, and ensure smooth order fulfilment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Some experience in procurement.
• Good knowledge of automation components and brands such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, ABB, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, etc.
• Ability to speak French, Spanish, Italian, or German is preferable.